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Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement

Introduction

This repair guide was authored by the iFixit staff and hasn’t been endorsed by Google. Learn more about our repair guides here.

Use this guide to replace the lower board in your Google Pixel Fold.

The SIM card reader is mounted to the lower board.

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  1. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Safety Precautions: étape 1, image 1 de 1

    • Allow your battery to drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged battery may catch fire if damaged.

    • Fully power off your phone and unplug any cables.

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  2. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the SIM card tray: étape 2, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the SIM card tray: étape 2, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the SIM card tray: étape 2, image 3 de 3

    • Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole.

    • Press firmly to eject the SIM card tray.

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  3. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Heat the bottom edge: étape 3, image 1 de 1

    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the screen for two minutes.

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  4. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Adhesive information: étape 4, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Adhesive information: étape 4, image 2 de 2

    • While you're waiting for the adhesive to soften, note the following:

    • The adhesive is under the dark black border surrounding the screen.

    • During the screen removal procedure, you only need to insert your opening pick as deep as the border.

    • Don't insert your pick any deeper, as you risk damaging the screen and internal components.

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  5. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 5, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 5, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 5, image 3 de 3

    • Apply a suction cup to the screen, as close to the center of the bottom edge as possible.

    • Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the screen and the frame.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap.

    • Depending on the age of your phone, this may be difficult. If you're having trouble, apply more heat to the edge and try again.

    • If your screen is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may allow the suction cup to adhere. Alternatively, very strong tape may be used instead of the suction cup. If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the screen.

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  6. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the bottom adhesive: étape 6, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the bottom adhesive: étape 6, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the bottom adhesive: étape 6, image 3 de 3

    • Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.

    • Leave the opening pick in the bottom right corner before continuing.

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  7. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Heat the right edge: étape 7, image 1 de 1

    • Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the screen for two minutes.

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  8. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the bottom right adhesive: étape 8, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the bottom right adhesive: étape 8, image 2 de 2

    • Rotate the opening pick around the bottom right corner to separate the adhesive.

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  9. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the right adhesive: étape 9, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the right adhesive: étape 9, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the right adhesive: étape 9, image 3 de 3

    • Insert a new opening pick in the bottom right corner.

    • Slide the opening pick toward the top right corner to separate the adhesive.

    • Leave the opening pick in the top right corner before continuing.

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  10. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Heat the top edge: étape 10, image 1 de 1

    • Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the screen for two minutes.

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  11. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the top right adhesive: étape 11, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the top right adhesive: étape 11, image 2 de 2

    • Rotate the opening pick around the top right corner to separate its adhesive.

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  13. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the top adhesive: étape 12, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the top adhesive: étape 12, image 2 de 2

    • Insert a new opening pick in the top right corner.

    • Slide the opening pick toward the top left corner to separate its adhesive.

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  14. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Heat the left edge: étape 13, image 1 de 1

    • Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the screen for two minutes.

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  15. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the top left adhesive: étape 14, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the top left adhesive: étape 14, image 2 de 2

    • The sharp corner is very fragile. Use plenty of heat and be very gentle around the corner during this step.

    • Angle your pick so it's as flat as possible to the screen.

    • Rotate the opening pick around the top left corner to separate the adhesive.

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  16. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: étape 15, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: étape 15, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: étape 15, image 3 de 3

    • Insert a new opening pick in the top left corner.

    • Slide the opening pick toward the bottom left corner to separate the adhesive.

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  17. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the bottom left adhesive: étape 16, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the bottom left adhesive: étape 16, image 2 de 2

    • The sharp corner is very fragile. Use plenty of heat and be very gentle around the corner during this step.

    • Angle your pick so it's as flat as possible to the screen.

    • Rotate the opening pick around the bottom left corner to separate the adhesive.

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  18. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Adhesive information: étape 17, image 1 de 1

    • There's a small adhesive strip that secures the screen near the top right corner of the phone.

    • The next three steps will show you how to separate this adhesive.

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  19. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Heat the top right corner: étape 18, image 1 de 1

    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top right corner of the screen for two minutes.

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  20. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 19, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 19, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 19, image 3 de 3

    • Insert an opening pick under the right edge of the screen, near the top right corner.

    • Push the opening pick under the screen as far you can go without losing your grip.

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  21. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the adhesive: étape 20, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the adhesive: étape 20, image 2 de 2

    • Be very careful during this step, as you risk breaking the screen. Work slowly and apply more heat if necessary.

    • Twist the opening pick back and forth to separate the adhesive.

    • If you don't feel the adhesive separating, apply more heat or insert the pick at a different angle.

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  22. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reposition the screen: étape 21, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reposition the screen: étape 21, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reposition the screen: étape 21, image 3 de 3

    • At this point, the screen should be separated from the frame. If there's still resistance around the edges, use an opening pick to separate any remaining adhesive.

    • Don't remove the screen yet, as it's still connected to the phone by a cable.

    • Swing the left edge of the screen up and over the right edge of the phone.

    • Let the screen rest next to the phone before continuing.

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  23. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Unfasten the bottom bracket: étape 22, image 1 de 1
    Outil utilisé dans cette étape :
    FixMat
    $36.95
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    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

    • While the Pixel Fold uses Torx Plus screws, standard Torx bits also work. Use the same size or one size larger (T3 Torx or T4 bits with 3IP Torx Plus screws) and apply constant, downward force to prevent stripping.

    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the five 2.5 mm‑long screws securing the bottom bracket.

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  24. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the bottom bracket: étape 23, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the bottom bracket: étape 23, image 2 de 2
    Outil utilisé dans cette étape :
    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the bottom bracket.

    • During reassembly, make sure the bottom bracket is sitting in its two alignment pegs before refastening it.

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  25. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Disconnect the flip battery: étape 24, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Disconnect the flip battery: étape 24, image 2 de 2

    • Don't pry against the battery during this step. Angle your spudger under the left or right edges of the press connector.

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the flip battery press connector.

    • To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Don't press down in the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend and cause permanent damage.

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  26. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Disconnect the screen: étape 25, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Disconnect the screen: étape 25, image 2 de 2

    • Insert the point of a spudger under the short edge of the screen press connector facing the bottom of the phone.

    • Don't insert your spudger anywhere else, as you risk damaging surface-mounted components on the logic board.

    • Pry up to disconnect the screen press connector.

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  27. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the screen: étape 26, image 1 de 1

    • Remove the screen.

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  28. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reassembly information: étape 27, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reassembly information: étape 27, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reassembly information: étape 27, image 3 de 3
    Outil utilisé dans cette étape :
    Tesa 61395 Tape
    $5.99
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    • During reassembly, perform the following:

    • If you're reusing your screen, use tweezers to remove big chunks of adhesive from the perimeter of the screen.

    • Repeat for any adhesive on the frame, including the small adhesive at the top right of the phone.

    • If your top right adhesive is still intact and sticky, you can reuse it.

    • Use isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and a lint-free cloth to remove any remaining adhesive residue.

    • Follow this guide to replace your screen adhesive.

    • If you don't have custom cut adhesive strips, use double-sided tape, like Tesa Tape, to secure the screen to the frame.

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  29. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Disconnect the bottom interconnect cable: étape 28, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Disconnect the bottom interconnect cable: étape 28, image 2 de 2

    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the bottom interconnect cable press connector.

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  30. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Unfasten the lower board: étape 29, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Unfasten the lower board: étape 29, image 2 de 2
    Outil utilisé dans cette étape :
    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the 2.2 mm‑long screw securing the lower board.

    • There's a magnet at the bottom right corner of phone. As you remove the nearby screw, it might stick to the magnet.

    • If you're having trouble inserting the screw, use tweezers to hold it in place while you screw in the first few threads.

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  31. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Secure the cable: étape 30, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Secure the cable: étape 30, image 2 de 2

    • During the next step, keep the bottom interconnect cable out of the way using your hands or tape with light adhesive.

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  32. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the lower board: étape 31, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the lower board: étape 31, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the lower board: étape 31, image 3 de 3

    • Use a spudger to pry up the lower board from its recess in the frame.

    • Remove the lower board.

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  33. Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reassembly information: étape 32, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reassembly information: étape 32, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reassembly information: étape 32, image 3 de 3
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Conclusion

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

To run a diagnostics test with the built-in Pixel Diagnostic tool, click here.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Google Pixel Fold Answers Community for help.

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