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Google Pixel 6a: My Pixel 6a got wet—touchscreen issues, need urgent advice

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:08:03 -0700

Hello. My aging Pixel 6a has been through a lot—drops, spills, you name it. This morning, while doing laundry, it got splashed with water. I immediately wiped it down, sucked water out of the speakers, mics (top and bottom), and the charging port with my mouth. Everything seemed fine at first, but after 30 minutes, the touchscreen started lagging—like someone was holding down the top part. This has happened before in similar situations and usually went away, so I didn’t worry.

An hour later, it got worse. The touchscreen became almost completely unresponsive—only a small area in the center worked, and the volume slider barely moved between max and slightly lower. I turned it off, put it in rice, and left for an exam. When I came back, things had deteriorated further. The touchscreen now barely responds at all—just a tiny bit in the center and the volume slider.

I asked a friend for advice, and he suggested using a hairdryer to evaporate the water, being careful not to overheat the battery or display. I tried it, but no improvement. Upon closer inspection, I noticed the top part of the display has a slight gap (unlike the solidly sealed bottom), so water probably got in there. I realized I should’ve dried it upside down in rice from the start.

Now, I’m unsure what to do. Should I disassemble it and clean the contacts with isopropyl alcohol? Or is the touchscreen permanently dead? I really don’t want to buy a new display—it’s hard to find an original one, shipping takes forever, and the display itself still works fine (only touch and maybe the fingerprint sensor are affected).

This phone is essential for me, and I’m ready to buy tools (opening kit, alcohol, glue) right now if there’s a chance to fix it. Should I attempt a repair, or is it a lost cause?

For now, I’m stuck using an ancient iPhone SE (1st gen), which is pure suffering. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

⟐ Answer accepted июня 01, 2026 at 4:08 GMT-7

Google pixel 6a: Google pixel 6a ki battery replacement ka message aaya

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:38:41 -0700

bhai Google pixel 6a ki battery replacement ka message aaya tha battery change kar li hai lekin replacement ka message Nahin ja Raha circle count vahi se start kar raha hai

Google Pixel 6a: Touch sometimes not working after screen replacement

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:48:42 -0700

Hello.

Just replaced my screen and when I try to unlock it, touch not working so I need to press power button couple times and then it starts working. Once unlocked, it's working fine.

I'm thinking the problem is related to proximiter sensor.

This is ideal camera frame placement. But mine isn't aligned well with the hole, like for 1-2mm vertical shift. Probably bad screen copy. I wonder if it's the issue?

Also, there is little optical thing inserted in that camera frame, maybe I should glue it to the screen too?

Anyway, if you think the problem is in misalignmnent, can I cut screen coverings so I can enlarge camera hole?

Google Pixel 6a: Screen lines appears at corner

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:32:04 -0700

After touching the corner of screen screen lines appears and then disappear after minutes

Google Pixel 6a: have ordered a pixel 6a display repair kit yesterday but till now I d

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:23:37 -0700

have ordered a pixel 6a display repair kit yesterday but till now I didn't receive any confirmation email till now.

⟐ Answered апреля 09, 2026 at 4:23 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: Can you interchange batterys

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:09:39 -0700

Is the google pixel 6A and google pixel 7 pro can you interchange there batterys?

Google Pixel 6a: Dull yellowish screen after replcing battery

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:12:09 -0700

Problem when finished replacing battery in Pixel 6a with a dull, rather yellow screen. Help please.

⟐ Answered марта 14, 2026 at 11:12 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: Pixel 6A Dead in Morning after overnight charging

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:19:14 -0700

Problem: After an overnight charging of a functional device, I woke up to learn that my phone is not responding at all. Dark Screen. After I pressed the power button or connect to the charger, there is no sign of life.

Google's response was to take it to the local Ubreakifix, authorized repair center. The diagnosis from the repair center was no warranty coverage, battery swap did not fix the issue, return the phone at no charge.

After getting the phone back, observing/realizing that it has an audio ding to the charger connection, which was not there before. Screen is still dark and a short double haptic response when I hold the power button. No images available as teh screen is still dark.

Looking at the experts here to advise on potential failure modes and solutions, repair approaches to help with.

thanks in advance, best regards.

⟐ Commented января 20, 2026 at 23:19 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: Can I buy the fixit kit without the battery somehow!?

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:39:01 -0700

Would love to get the tool kit, thermal paste etc. I understand batteries are short supply..

⟐ Commented декабря 22, 2025 at 17:39 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: My Pixel 6a got water damage and after drying the screen is glitched.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 19:27:27 -0700

Basically my parents told me to give my little brother my phone to entertain him in the car but when we got home he thought it would be funny to flush it in the toilet. It worked at first I powered offand let it dry but the screen is green and purple glitched now at the top with black nothing at the bottom. I can get it replaced fairly easily but theres quite a few photos I would like to get back. It's locked tho so I can't enter my password. Is there anyway to enter the password without the screen or otherwise recover my photos while locked. I legit do not care about anything except file recovery.

⟐ Answered декабря 20, 2025 at 19:27 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: Oh no! I have used my pick and gone in to the wrong slot of the beze

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:32:29 -0700

Help please. I have used a pick and went into the wrong slit on the screen of my 6a. I was replacing a battery. All bought from ifixit this week, including the ifixit tool kit. Yes I now have replaced the battery but the screen needs fixing to the bezel. Can any one help please. All working apart from screen being loose. I have the template with glue strip on it, can I use that to repair. Thank you.

⟐ Commented декабря 10, 2025 at 16:32 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: Is adhesive included with replacement battery?

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:48:29 -0700

I want to replace the battery in my Google Pixel 6a. Is there any adhesive included with the battery? (I'm ordering the batter only, as I don't need the repair kit)

⟐ Answer accepted ноября 28, 2025 at 13:48 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: What's the distinction between GB17L and other models?

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:19:42 -0700

I've got a refurbished 6a GB17L (the Japan model), which is part of the batch of bad batteries. It seems like nobody is willing to claim that the GB17L has a battery that's replaceable. Google wouldn't do the repair themselves, and the battery kit from iFixit is not compatible with the GB17L.

What's the distinction? Does anybody know if there is a different battery model used in this phone?

⟐ Commented ноября 20, 2025 at 4:19 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: Shop to replace battery in Valencia (Spain)?

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:48:24 -0700

I have bought a replacement battery, but I cannot find a reliable shop in Valencia, Spain. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

⟐ Answer accepted ноября 17, 2025 at 1:48 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: How to change the flat cable? (For the On off and volume button)

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:38:14 -0700

Hi guys, how can I change the flat cable for the buttons?

⟐ Edited by author ноября 14, 2025 at 23:38 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: Proximity sensor not found after replacing a water damaged display

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:55:52 -0700

After replacing a display with water damage, the proximity and light sensors are not working any more. Device Info HW and Proximity Test apps say no sensor found for both proximity and light. I made sure that the rubber seal was on the sensor before glueing the display. Unfortunately, I did not test the proximity sensor before glueing the display so I can't easily double-check. There seem to be no other issues (front and both rear cameras, speakers, microphone, vibration, calibrated fingerprint sensor and other sensors work fine). Does anyone have any idea what I can try?

Google Pixel 6a: fingerprint reader not working after screen replacement

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:10:24 -0700

I replaced the screen using the official ifixit screen with the integrated fingerprint reader.

after replacing the screen, the fingerprint function was not working.

if I try to enroll a new fingerprint, I get a prompt saying the phone can't use the fingerprint sensor and to take it for repair. it also included a link to "http://g.co/pixel/fingerprintunlock" which just redirects to google's docs on using the fingerprint reader.

I tried this tool: https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/ and after rebooting, I no longer get the prompt and can get to the enroll fingerprint stage, but it still fails to read my fingerprint; i get 'couldn't process fingerprint' no matter what finger or direction i press.

any assistance or insight would be appreciated.

⟐ Commented октября 13, 2025 at 21:10 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: display seperated from the frame with the hooks

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:44:35 -0700

I was replacing my battery on my Pixel 6a. But while pushing on the vacuum cup the complete display was separated from the frame with the hooks:

it seems that the frame with the hooks that will fit into the complete frame is also glued.

https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/...

So the display is removed on the red and orange.

Can I fix it, or do I need to order a new display?

I have found this: https://4phones.eu/products/google-pixel... but I don't find any shop that sell the frame with the hooks or how to glue the display to the frame with the hooks :(

⟐ Answered октября 11, 2025 at 10:44 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: Battery stuck at 50% or unknown after iFixit replacement

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:17:59 -0700

Last week I bought a new battery kit from iFixit. I completed the replacement last night, charged it overnight however the battery died within minutes after unplugging the battery as it only showed it had 1% charge.

Then I plugged the battery back in, now showing 50% charge immediately. I left it to charge, then completed a hard reset and the battery shows unknown battery percentage.

There is also an error on the android battery page: Problem reading the battery meter.

Note that the phone does stay on for a few minutes before shutting off.

How to best proceed?

⟐ Answered сентября 26, 2025 at 7:17 GMT-7