HIGHLIGHTS
- Many users are encountering battery swelling issues on their Pixel 7a device.
- Users can claim free battery replacement for the Pixel 7a by checking the eligibility.
- The Pixel 7a battery replacement offer is currently supported in a few countries including India and USA.
Google Pixel 7a was launched in May 2023 and many consumers bought it. But recently several users are complaining about the Pixel 7a battery on Reddit and other online forums. The battery automatically gets swollen and this results in battery draining. But now, Google has expanded its repair program in India to address the Pixel 7a battery swelling issue. If you are one of the Pixel 7a users then you just check out the eligibility and other information.
Eligibility for Pixel 7a battery replacement offer
If you are having battery swelling issues on your Pixel 7a then you must check out the eligibility in order to replace the battery with a new one without paying any bucks. The battery swelling issue on the Pixel 7a occurs randomly to many devices. However, Google has claimed that impacted devices can get a free battery replacement or another form of appeasement option. Do note that it depends on your country and warranty status
Here’s how you can check the eligibility to get a free replacement battery:
- Navigate to Google’s support page.
- Now you have to confirm your Gmail ID that you’ve used on your Pixel 7a.
- Enter the IMEI number of your Google Pixel 7a. Google may ask you a number of questions to verify the battery issue.
- Once the brand will verify your device as a battery issue, your Pixel 7a will go under a physical inspection.
However, there are some conditions to get a free replacement battery for your Pixel 7a. If your device interacts with a liquid damage, hit with a sharp object then you won’t be eligible for this offer. In addition, if your device is not under warranty or there’s physical damage to your device like a cracked display then you won’t be eligible for this offer. For that scenario, you have to pay a fee.
The Pixel 7a battery replacement is currently available in India, Germany, USA, Canada z United Kingdom, Japan and Singapore. For India and USA, there’s a Mail-in repair option available. Do note that repair or even replacement of a battery doesn’t extend the standard warranty coverage of your device.
