You can now buy Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro parts yourself for DIY fixes

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iFixIt expands Google partnership with spare parts for Pixel 7 handsets

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Back in July, iFixIt began to sell spare parts and guides for all Google Pixel phones barring 2016’s original. Last month, the company added the Pixel 6a to the collection, and now the site has a whole host of spare parts available for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. 

So if you’ve been delaying getting your Pixel 7 fixed due to the sky-high cost of repair shops, you could save a few bucks by doing it yourself. Though how many bucks depends on the kind of repair you need, with prices ranging from $3.99 for a custom-cut adhesive film for the screen, to $199 for the Pixel 7 Pro’s 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with its integrated fingerprint reader. 

For battery replacements, the operation isn’t quite as simple as ‘just’ opening up your phone and popping in the new part. iFixIt says you should calibrate the battery by charging it to 100%, leaving it plugged in for a further two hours and then using it until it hits zero. You then need to leave it charging “uninterrupted” until it hits 100% again.

Hopefully more guides will appear soon so you can decide in advance whether to take it on yourself or outsource to a professional. But even if they don’t, this is a great step forward for repairability and should be applauded.

Alan Martin
Alan Martin

Freelance contributor Alan has been writing about tech for over a decade, covering phones, drones and everything in between. Previously Deputy Editor of tech site Alphr, his words are found all over the web and in the occasional magazine too. When not weighing up the pros and cons of the latest smartwatch, you'll probably find him tackling his ever-growing games backlog. He also handles all the Wordle coverage on Tom's Guide and has been playing the addictive NYT game for the last several years in an effort to keep his streak forever intact.