If a Pixel 7, 7 Pro or 7a still rings, vibrates or charges but the screen stays black, the display panel or its connector has failed — the phone itself is working. This is one of the most common Pixel 7 faults reported after a drop, and it's fixed by replacing the screen assembly, not the battery or motherboard.

Diagnosis: screen fault or something else?

Symptom Likely cause
Rings/vibrates normally, screen never lights up Screen panel or connector — replace the screen
Screen shows a dim image, or is only visible at an angle with a torch Backlight failure within the panel — still a screen replacement
No vibration, no sound, nothing at all Battery or power fault — not covered by a screen replacement
Screen has vertical or horizontal lines before going dark Digitizer/panel damage, usually from impact

Which Pixel 7 do you have?

Check Settings > About phone > Model, or look at the box — the three 2022/2023 Pixel 7 devices need different parts and are priced differently:

Screens in stock, by model

The TFT variant for the standard Pixel 7 is the cheapest option but doesn't support fingerprint unlock through the panel — worth knowing before you order if that matters to your customer.

FAQ

Why does my Pixel 7 vibrate but show nothing?

The motherboard, battery and haptics are still functioning — only the display output has failed. This is a screen/digitizer issue, not a dead phone.

Is the Pixel 7a screen the same as the Pixel 7?

No. The 7a uses a different panel and connector to the standard 7 and 7 Pro — confirm your exact model before ordering, since the parts aren't interchangeable.

What's the cheapest fix for a cracked or black Pixel 7 screen?

The TFT-grade panel for the standard Pixel 7, from £26.08, is the lowest-cost option we stock — it trades fingerprint-through-screen support for price.

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