If for some time you have had problems with your battery. You notice that its autonomy or its load capacity is not the same as at the beginning. Unfortunately, it happens to almost everyone, the battery is the wearing part par excellence on a smartphone. However do not worry, it is quite possible to replace it. We will learn precisely in this article how to change the battery of your Google Pixel 3a . First of all, we will see how to know if you need to replace the battery in your Google Pixel 3a. Then we will find out how to change the battery on a Google Pixel 3a.
How do you know if you need to change the battery in your Google Pixel 3a?
No matter how you use it, a smartphone's battery is doomed to degrade with time. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it will therefore be necessary charge your Android phone more often . This is of course the first sign that will alert you that it will soon be the time to change the battery of your Google Pixel 3a. However, other battery problems on your Google Pixel 3a may warn you about a possible failure of it: the battery drains quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your smartphone turns off before have reached 0% of the battery, it heats up without explanation ... In these situations, it is then advisable to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your Google Pixel 3a, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your Google Pixel 3a , several methods can be applied to you and will depend on the version of your Android:
- On some Android versions, information on the state of wear of your battery is limited to usage statistics. The data collected is therefore an estimate. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your Google Pixel 3a then shows you the state of wear of it.
- Enter the code * # * # * # * # 4636 directly in the phone application. A diagnostic on the state of health of your battery should then appear. In the 4th line, the “Battery” data is displayed. In the event that the value 100 is indicated next to it, it means that it is in good shape. On the other hand, as soon as this number decreases, it means that she begins to tire.
- Use the applications to check the health of your Google Pixel 3a's battery. The application Accu Battery gives you all the necessary information on the use of your battery and also allows you to protect the state of your battery .
Of course, the state of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to understand the potential malfunctions of your smartphone. You don't have to replace your Google Pixel 3a battery right away. As long as you are comfortable with your battery life and capacity, there's no real rush. That said, in the event that you decide it's time to take the maneuver, check out all of our recommendations for changing it in the next section.
How to replace the battery on a Google Pixel 3a?
Can we change the battery of a Google Pixel 3a?
Whatever happens, you can change the battery of your Google Pixel 3a. However, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because little warning, in the event that you want to do it on your own, you should know that disassembling your smartphone is not something trivial. To replace the battery of your Google Pixel 3a, somewhat technical operations are required and may present risks for the telephone in the event of improper handling. You should also be aware that this voids the manufacturer's warranty .
In the event that your battery is removable , handling is very simple. So you can do it yourself without any problem. For this you need to buy the same battery in a very simple way that is on your smartphone. You can then replace the old one by putting the new one in exactly the same place.
When it comes to a non-removable battery , the best technique to replace the battery of your Google Pixel 3a is to contact the manufacturer, your reseller if he ever offers this service, or a specialist. Indeed, this procedure requires a certain expertise . In the event that you still want to do it on your own, we suggest that you watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to be implemented by typing on Google: "How to change the battery of my Google Pixel 3a" and carefully apply the directions. To know now in the event that you feel able to do so, here is the procedure to implement in general terms:
- Turn off your Google Pixel 3a and remove the SIM card
- Heat the back shell with a hair dryer so as to soften the glue that holds the back cover of the smartphone.
- Once hot, stick a suction cup at the bottom of the back cover of the phone. Then, peel off and gradually remove the hull with a spatula.
- Once the screen is removed, you will need to remove screws using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your Google Pixel 3a by heating its outline and gently removing it with the suction cup and the spatula. Be careful, this step is very delicate because you risk breaking your screen.
- Finally, on the vast majority of versions of your Android, you must disconnect the cable from your battery . This is located next to the photo sensor. Then remove the old battery and replace it with the new one.
- For the reassembly , perform all these steps in reverse order.
Finding the right battery for your Google Pixel 3a
To buy a new battery, you can find it in online or physical stores. To avoid ending up with a battery that does not match your smartphone, be careful when ordering or purchasing to precisely note the model number of your Google Pixel 3a in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Also be careful of buy official battery branding of your Google Pixel 3a and not to buy a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are cheaper, however, also less reliable and do not meet safety standards. In addition, in the event that you encounter a problem, the brand will not be able to do anything for you.
How much does it cost to replace the battery?
- To change the battery of your Google Pixel 3a by yourself, you will simply have to pay the price of the new battery and in addition to a repair kit. It can vary between 10 and 40 € depending on the version of your Android.
- To replace the battery of your Google Pixel 3a at a professional repairer, you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on the version of your Android.
If you want a lot of tutorials to become the absolute master of the Google Pixel 3a, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: Google Pixel 3a.
