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Google Pixel 8a
Check for Physical Damage

2026-05-14 22:38:53.25
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Google Pixel 8a <\/div><\/span> Check for Physical Damage<\/div><\/h1>
These examples help you identify physical or liquid damage that could affect the performance of your Pixel 8a.<\/div><\/div>

Before you begin<\/div><\/h2>
Prepaid service customers<\/div><\/b>: Visit a ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ store<\/a> to order warranty replacements. Orders for prepaid warranty issues can\x27t be processed via Customer Service.<\/div><\/div>
Standard service customers<\/div><\/b>: If you need to replace your device under warranty and the device has unreasonable wear and tear or any of the following, you could be assessed a damaged device fee<\/a>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Liquid or Corrosion Evidence<\/div><\/h2>
To identify if your device has water damage, check for:<\/div><\/div>
  • corrosion, discoloration or oxidation on the charging port or SIM tray.<\/div><\/li>
  • moisture under the display screen.<\/div><\/li>
  • Liquid Detection Indicator (LDI) \/ Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) is activated.
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    Damaged Ports<\/div><\/h2>
    1. View the following ports using a bright light and magnifier if possible:<\/div><\/span>
      • USB \/ Charging: Examples of charging port damage include but are not limited to:
        • the port is loose or wiggles.<\/div><\/li>
        • the port is bent.<\/div><\/li>
        • corrosion.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/li>
        • SIM tray<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

          Display Issues or Damaged Buttons \/ Camera<\/div><\/h2>
          1. Examples of screen damage \/ button issues include but are not limited to:<\/div><\/span>
            • Display<\/div><\/b>: Examples of display issues include but are not limited to solid line(s) present across the screen, bleeding display, punctures, cracks or excessive scratches.<\/div><\/li>
            • Separation<\/div><\/b>: Examples of separation include but are not limited to lens or housing separating from device frame.<\/div><\/li>
            • Missing physical buttons<\/div><\/b>: Volume, Power button missing or damaged.<\/div><\/li>
            • Warping<\/div><\/b>: Device or screen won\x27t lay flat.<\/div><\/li>
            • Pixel Deformities<\/div><\/b>: Caused by physical impact to screen or device.<\/div><\/li>
            • Camera<\/div><\/b>: Missing or cracked camera lens.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

              Hardware Modifications<\/div><\/h2>