If your battery has been failing for some time. You notice that its autonomy or its load capacity is not the same as at the beginning. Unfortunately, it is a classic case, the battery is the wearing part par excellence on a smartphone. But rest assured, it is quite possible to change it. We will precisely see in this guide how to change the battery of your Google Pixel 3a XL . First of all, we will see how to know if it is necessary to replace the battery in your Google Pixel 3a XL. Then we will find out how to replace the battery on a Google Pixel 3a XL.
How do you know if it is necessary to replace the battery in your Google Pixel 3a XL?
Whatever you do, a smartphone's battery is doomed to degrade as time goes by. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it will therefore be necessary charge your Android phone more regularly . This is of course the first sign that will warn you that it will soon be time to replace the battery in your Google Pixel 3a XL. But other battery problems on your Google Pixel 3a XL may warn you of a possible failure of the latter: the battery drains quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your smartphone turns off before reaching 0% battery, it heats up without explanation ... In these cases, it is therefore essential to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your Google Pixel 3a XL, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your Google Pixel 3a XL , several solutions are available 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 XL then indicates the level of wear of the latter.
- Enter the code * # * # * # * # 4636 directly in the phone application. A diagnostic on the state of wear 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 indicates that she begins to tire.
- Use the applications to check the state of wear of the battery of your Google Pixel 3a XL. The application Accu Battery gives you all the necessary information on the use of your battery and at the same time allows you to protect the state of your battery .
Obviously, the state of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to spot potential problems with your smartphone. You do not have to replace the battery in your Google Pixel 3a XL immediately. As long as you have enough battery life and capacity for you, there's no real rush. That said, in the event that you decide that it's time to take the maneuver, we present here all our recommendations to replace it in the next part.
How to change the battery on a Google Pixel 3a XL?
Is it possible to replace the battery of a Google Pixel 3a XL?
In any case, it is possible to replace the battery of your Google Pixel 3a XL. However, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because be careful, in the event that you want to do it without the help of a professional, you should know that disassembling your smartphone is not something trivial. To change the battery of your Google Pixel 3a XL, 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 , the maneuver is very simple. You can suddenly achieve it without the help of a professional without worry. In this context, you need to buy the same battery that is on your smartphone in a very simple way. You can then replace the old one by inserting the new one in exactly the same location.
If it is a non-removable battery , the best solution to change the battery of your Google Pixel 3a XL is to call the manufacturer, your reseller in the event that he offers this service or a specialist. In fact, this approach requires a certain expertise . If you still want to do it on your own, we suggest that you watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to follow by typing on Google: "How to change the battery of my Google Pixel 3a XL" and carefully follow the directions. To know now if you feel able to do so, here is the procedure to follow in general terms:
- Turn off your Google Pixel 3a XL and remove the SIM card
- Heat the back shell with a hair dryer in order 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 carefully remove the shell using a spatula.
- Once the screen is removed, you must remove screws using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your Google Pixel 3a XL by heating its outline and removing it delicately with the suction cup and the spatula. Small warning, this step is very delicate because you risk breaking your screen.
- Finally, on most 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 XL
To buy a new battery, you can find it in online or physical stores. To avoid ending up with a battery that is not suitable for your smartphone, be careful when ordering or purchasing to clearly note the model number of your Google Pixel 3a XL in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Small caveat in addition to buy official battery from the brand of your Google Pixel 3a XL and not end up with 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 replace the battery of your Google Pixel 3a XL without the help of a professional, you will simply have to pay the price of the new battery and possibly a repair kit. It can fluctuate between 10 and 40 € depending on your Android version.
- To change the battery of your Google Pixel 3a XL at a professional repairer, you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on your Android version.
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