Ahead of the Pixel 6a shipping to customers next week and following the arrival of the initial round of reviews, teardowns of Google’s latest smartphone have surfaced.
A video from PBKreviews details the Pixel 6a teardown process, which is very similar to the Pixel 6 teardown process. However, some parts of the process are a bit simpler – for example, removing the battery was “much easier” in comparison with the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, according to PBKreviews.
Perhaps the most interesting part, at least for me, was removing the plastic back plate. Google says in the Pixel 6a spec sheet that the phone uses a “3D thermoformed composite back with [a] tactile alloy frame. In my review, I noted that it felt a lot like glass, and frankly, I’m surprised at how well the 6a’s backplate mimics the feel of glass. I can’t tell the difference when I hold it next to the glass-backed Pixel 6.
Other disassembly highlights include the need to use heat to soften the glue and remove the screen. The video shows the location of the cutout for the proximity and ambient light sensors, which is located just below and slightly to the left of the selfie camera cutout.
Disappointingly, the charging port is soldered to the main board, meaning it will be difficult to replace if it breaks.
PBK gives the Pixel 6a a 7/10 for repairability, though to be honest it seems like a really difficult process to me. However, if you are good at doing your own phone repairs, then it might seem easy.
Source: PBKreviews Via: 9to5Google
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