Sony Xperia XA1 G3121 spare parts

Sony Xperia XA1 G3121 Technical Characteristics and Replacement Instructions

Technical Characteristics

The Sony Xperia XA1 G3121 is a mid-range smartphone known for its impressive camera capabilities and sleek design. Below are some of its technical characteristics:

• Display: 5.0 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels, IPS LCD
• Processor: Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20, Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
• RAM: 3GB
• Storage: 32GB, expandable via microSD up to 256GB
• Camera: Rear 23 MP, f/2.0, PDAF; Front 8 MP, f/2.0
• Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 2300 mAh
• Operating System: Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)

Replacement Instructions

Replacing parts on the Sony Xperia XA1 G3121 can be a delicate process. Below is a detailed guide on how to replace common parts:

Tools Needed

• Pentalobe screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Plastic opening tools
• Tweezers
• Heat gun or hairdryer
• Adhesive strips

Step-by-Step Replacement Guide

1. Battery Replacement

• Step 1: Power off the device and remove the SIM card tray.
• Step 2: Use the heat gun to soften the adhesive around the back cover.
• Step 3: Carefully insert a plastic opening tool between the back cover and the frame to separate the two parts.
• Step 4: Once the back cover is removed, locate the battery connector and use tweezers to disconnect it from the motherboard.
• Step 5: Remove any adhesive strips securing the battery, then carefully lift the battery out of its compartment.
• Step 6: Place the new battery into the compartment and reconnect the battery connector.
• Step 7: Reapply adhesive strips to the back cover and press firmly to secure it back to the frame.
• Step 8: Reinsert the SIM card tray and power on the device to ensure functionality.

2. Screen Replacement

• Step 1: Power off the device and remove the SIM card tray.
• Step 2: Use the heat gun to soften the adhesive around the screen.
• Step 3: Insert a plastic opening tool between the screen and frame to carefully separate the screen from the device.
• Step 4: Disconnect the display connector from the motherboard.
• Step 5: Remove the broken screen and replace it with the new screen, reconnecting the display connector.
• Step 6: Secure the new screen by gently pressing it into place. Ensure all edges are aligned and adhered properly.
• Step 7: Reinsert the SIM card tray and power on the device to test the new screen.

3. Camera Replacement

• Step 1: Power off the device and remove the SIM card tray.
• Step 2: Remove the back cover using the method described above.
• Step 3: Locate the camera module on the motherboard and disconnect the camera connector.
• Step 4: Carefully lift the camera module out of its compartment.
• Step 5: Place the new camera module into the compartment and reconnect the camera connector.
• Step 6: Reattach the back cover using adhesive strips, pressing firmly to ensure it is secure.
• Step 7: Reinsert the SIM card tray and power on the device to test the new camera module.