Summary
Based on the teardown the repairability of the Google Pixel 8a seems to be quite low. The use of strong adhesive for the back cover and battery as well as the need for alcohol to dissolve it make it difficult to access and replace these components. Additionally the need to disassemble multiple components and remove metal plates to replace the screen adds to the complexity of repairs. The fact that the charging port is soldered to the main board also makes it challenging to replace. Overall I would give the repairability of the Google Pixel 8a a score of 4.5 out of 10.
Disassembly
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
| Pull tabs are provided to remove the Battery. | Adhesive used for the Back cover. |
| Battery cable and the Battery are easily accessible. | Alcohol needed to dissolve the strong adhesive used for the Battery. |
| Adhesive used for the Battery. | |
| Several components need to disassembled to replace the Screen. | |
| Metal plates over the cable connectors need to be removed. | |
| Charging port soldered to the main board making it hard to replace. |