Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Flip and Base Battery Replacement - Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

Step 1 | Prepare your phone for disassembly

Ensure the phone's battery is critically low (below 25%) to prevent potential fire hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries.

Disconnect all external cables from the device.
Power off the phone completely.

Step 2 | Insert an opening pick

Secure the phone using one hand and apply a suction cup near the bottom edge.

Use strong, steady force to create a gap between the back cover and frame.

Insert an opening pick into the gap.
If your back cover is badly cracked, apply clear packing tape for better suction cup adhesion.

As a last resort, use superglue to attach the suction cup if other methods fail.

Step 3 | Separate the back cover adhesive

Adhesive along the right edge is thicker than elsewhere.

Insert opening pick at least 4 mm to start separating adhesive.
Remove suction handle from back cover.
Slide opening pick up right edge, starting from bottom corner.

Step 4

Do not insert the opening pick deeper than 3 mm.

You can measure and mark your opening pick at 3 mm for reference.
Continue sliding the pick around the top right corner, then across the top edge of the back cover.

Step 5

Insert the pick along the left edge of the device, working it around the bottom left corner to loosen any remaining adhesive.

Step 6

Do not remove the back cover yet as it is still connected to the phone by a cable.

The back cover should be separated from the frame at this point.
If there's still resistance around the edges, use an opening pick to separate any remaining adhesive.

Strain on the cable can cause damage — keep it secure while handling the back cover.

Lift the right edge of the back cover and swing it over the left edge of the phone.
Prop up the back cover with a suction handle or a clean, sturdy object to prevent straining the cable.

Step 7 | Remove the top bracket screws

Keep track of each screw's original location for reassembly.

For Pixel 10 Pro Fold, use Torx Plus or standard Torx bits (T3 or T4) with 3IP Torx Plus screws.
Apply constant, downward force to prevent screw stripping.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to avoid damaging the top bracket's screws.

Step 8

Insert the point of a spudger into the clip and gently pry it away from the top edge of the frame.

Release the top bracket's clip and lift it up.
Remove the top bracket.

Step 9 | Disconnect the back cover cable

Risk of damage: Avoid prying near surface-mounted components.

Disconnect press connectors at the gold outlines on the logic board.
Pry only with the point of a spudger, avoiding other areas to prevent component dislodgment.
Use the spudger's point to disconnect the back cover cable.

Step 10 | Remove the back cover

Remove the back cover from the device's frame.

Lift the back cover off the frame.
Separate the back cover completely.

Step 11 | Remove the vibrator screws

Remove the three Torx Plus 3IP screws (each 3.2 mm long) using the corresponding driver.

Step 12 | Remove the vibrator

Use tweezers or your fingers to pry the right edge of the vibrator.

Pull it toward the right edge of the phone.
The vibrator will release its clip and come loose.
Remove the vibrator.

Step 13 | Disconnect the base battery

Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and release the base battery press connector.

Step 14 | Remove the graphite sheet

Insert an opening pick between the graphite sheet and the bottom speaker, then gently pry them apart.

Step 15

Remove the graphite sheet from the logic board.

Residual adhesive may still be present after removal.

Step 16 | Peel up the pull tab

Use a opening pick to carefully lift the two green tabs at the bottom of the battery.

Avoid applying excessive pressure, which can damage the surrounding components.

Step 17 | Soften the base battery adhesive

Unfold your phone and flip it with the inner screen facing upwards.

Do not heat the inner screen for more than 30 seconds to avoid heat damage.

Use a hair dryer to gently warm the area behind the base battery until it's just too hot to touch with your bare skin.

Step 18 | Remove the base battery

Use finger stalls for improved grip on pull tabs.

Fold your phone with the base battery facing up.
Slide the pull tab back and forth toward the battery's bottom edge to separate the adhesive.

Step 19

The battery adhesive is strong — take care when removing.

Pull straight up on the battery with constant force to separate the adhesive.
Work slowly, reapplying heat as needed until it separates.
Remove the base battery.

If trouble persists, apply more heat and try again.

If severe resistance or risk of damage to the battery, proceed with alternate method.

Step 20 | Separate the conductive fabric

Peel the conductive fabric from the loudspeaker using the pointed tip of a spudger.

Step 21 | Remove the loudspeaker screw

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP driver to unscrew the 2.4 mm-long screw securing the loudspeaker.

Step 22 | Remove the loudspeaker

Insert the point of a spudger into the gap between the loudspeaker and frame, and gently pry the left edge of the speaker loose.

Step 23

Hold the loudspeaker by the edges and gently lift it.

Pull the loudspeaker away from the recess.
Once loose, carefully remove the loudspeaker.

Step 24 | Apply isopropyl alcohol

Apply high concentration isopropyl alcohol (at least 90%) to the underside of the base battery.

Step 25

Lift the bottom edge of the phone to allow isopropyl alcohol to flow underneath the battery.

Let it sit for one minute, allowing the alcohol to soften the adhesive.

Step 26 | Separate the adhesive

Insert the opening pick with long edge facing down at the bottom edge of the battery, and gently pry apart the adhesive.

Step 27

Place a long-handled opening pick at the top edge between the battery and logic board.

Rotate the pick so it is parallel to the logic board.
Slide the pick downward under the battery, separating the adhesive at the top.

Step 28 | Remove the base battery

Attach a suction cup to the center of the base battery.

Apply strong, steady force while pulling up on the suction cup with one hand.
- Pull the base battery away from the frame.
- Remove the base battery once it's separated.

Step 29 | Place the back cover

Put the back cover onto the frame to shield the internal components when accessing the opposite side of the phone.

Step 30 | Insert an opening pick

Apply a suction cup near the center of the bottom edge.

Pull up on the suction cup with strong force to create a gap.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.

Badly cracked screens may require additional preparation, such as covering with clear packing tape or using very strong tape instead.

As a last resort, superglue can be used to secure the suction cup.

Step 31 | Separate the adhesive

Do not insert the opening pick deeper than 3 mm, or risk damaging internal components.

Optionally, measure and mark the opening pick at 3 mm for visual reference.
Slide the opening pick around the bottom right corner and up the right edge of the screen to separate the adhesive.

Step 32

Position the pick at the top right corner of the screen.

Slide it down the entire length of the screen's top edge.

Step 33

Position your pick along the left edge and slide it around the bottom left corner, working to separate any remaining adhesive.

Step 34

Do not fully detach the screen yet as it is still linked by a cable.

The screen should be completely removed from the frame at this point.
If there's remaining resistance, employ an opening pick to dislodge any stuck adhesive.

Lift the left edge of the screen and swing it over the right edge of the phone in a book-like motion.

Use your suction handle or a sturdy object to prop up the screen securely.

Step 35 | Remove the display cable bracket screws

Keep track of each screw for reassembly.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold uses Torx Plus screws, but standard Torx bits (T3 or T4) also work with the same size or one larger than required.
To prevent stripping, use constant downward force when removing screws.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to remove the display cable bracket's three securing screws:

One 1.8 mm-long screw
Two 2.5 mm-long screws

Step 36 | Remove the display bracket

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry up the display bracket.

The clip should release from the bottom edge of the frame.
Once released, remove the display bracket.

Step 37 | Disconnect the screen

Risk of damage: do not touch other areas of the logic board when prying connectors.

Pry only at the gold outlines on the logic board.
Avoid touching surface-mounted components to prevent dislodging them.
Use a spudger's point to carefully pry up the display cable press connector.

Step 38 | Remove the screen

Disconnect the screen from the frame.

Lift the screen straight up.
Remove the screen completely.

Step 39 | Disconnect the flip battery

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the flip battery press connector.

Step 40 | Remove the stretch release adhesive

Wrap tweezers with black pull tab from stretch release adhesive.

Step 41

Hold the phone by its edges, avoiding the battery.

Pull the adhesive strip slowly and evenly at a low angle.
Avoid dragging on other components and give it time to stretch and separate from under the battery.

If the strip breaks, attempt to retrieve it using fingers or tweezers, then continue pulling.

Do not pry under the battery. If a strip cannot be retrieved, remove as much adhesive as possible and proceed with the alternate method.

Step 42 | Soften the flip battery adhesive

Heating the inner screen for more than 30 seconds can cause permanent damage.

Unfold and flip your phone with the inner screen facing up.
Use a hair dryer to warm the section behind the flip battery (SIM card cutout area) until it's slightly too hot to touch, approximately 30 seconds.

Step 43 | Separate the flip battery adhesive

Use finger stalls to improve grip on the pull tabs if needed.

Fold your phone with the flip battery facing upwards.
Grip the green pull tab at the top left corner of the flip battery and rotate it clockwise along the left edge.

Step 44

Hold the bottom right pull tab in place.

Slide the other tab down the left edge of the battery.
Separate its adhesive.

Step 45

Hold the pull tab at the bottom right corner and rotate the flip battery until it aligns with the right edge.

Step 46

Adjust the jacket to ensure it is centered and resting on the battery's bottom edge.

Step 47 | Remove the flip battery

Slide the jacket towards the top edge of the battery to separate the remaining adhesive.

Remove the flip battery.
Apply more heat if having trouble separating the adhesive and try again.

If having significant difficulty or risk of damaging the battery, follow alternate method below.

Step 48 | Apply isopropyl alcohol

Apply isopropyl alcohol (95% or higher) to the underside of the flip battery's bottom edge.

Step 49

Lift the bottom edge of the phone to allow isopropyl alcohol to flow under the battery.
Wait one minute for the alcohol to soften the adhesive.

Step 50 | Separate the adhesive

Insert the opening pick, long edge down, at the bottom edge of the battery.

The goal is to start separating the bottom section of adhesive.

Step 51

Position a pick along the top edge of the battery, with the long edge facing upwards.
Rotate the pick so that its base lies flat beneath the battery, then slide it downwards to loosen the adhesive.

Step 52 | Remove the flip battery

Secure the phone with one hand using a firm grip.

Apply a suction cup to the center of the flip battery.
Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to separate the flip battery from the frame.
Remove the separated flip battery.

Step 53 | End of disassembly

Reassembly process begins now.

Step 54 | Remove the old adhesive

Remove old flip battery adhesive using tweezers or your fingers.

Apply isopropyl alcohol (at least 90% concentration) to the area.
Clean any remaining adhesive residue with a coffee filter or microfiber cloth.

Step 55 | Compare your new adhesive

Verify that the flip battery adhesive matches the dimensions of the cutout in the frame.

Ensure the clear liner is facing the frame.

Step 56 | Apply the main adhesive

Remove the main flip battery adhesive sheet from its clear liner.

Step 57

Take extra care when handling the adhesive to avoid incorrect placement.

Position the adhesive sheet so its top edge aligns with the top right corner of the battery recess.
Lay the adhesive sheet on the frame, ensuring proper placement.

Step 58

Press down the individual adhesive strips using the flat end of a spudger or your fingers.

Make sure the strips are firmly attached to avoid any damage.

Step 59 | Apply the secondary adhesive

Careful handling is required during this step, as incorrect placement of adhesive can occur.

Peel off the secondary flip battery adhesive strip from its clear liner.
Align the circle on the adhesive with the circular cutout on the frame and press it into place.
The black pull tab only needs to be positioned far enough down to ensure a flat battery installation.

Step 60

Press down the adhesive strip with the flat end of a spudger or your fingers until it adheres to the frame.

Step 61 | Remove the liners

Remove the blue liner using a pair of tweezers from under the black pull tab.

Press down on the pull tab firmly to secure it in place.

Step 62

Remove the blue liner from the secondary flip battery adhesive strip using tweezers.

Step 63

Remove the large blue liner using your fingers or a pair of tweezers.

Step 64 | Compare your new flip battery jacket

The flip battery jacket must match the size and shape of the frame's cutout.

Ensure the clear liner faces towards the .

Step 65 | Apply the new flip battery jacket

Remove the flip battery jacket from its clear liner.

Ensure the jacket does not overlap the adhesive
Place the jacket onto the frame

Step 66

Press the jacket firmly onto the using the flat end of a spudger or your fingers.

Step 67

Press the green tab against the flip battery well using a spudger.
Slide the spudger across the tab to secure it in place.

Step 68

Remove the blue liner from the flip battery jacket using your fingers or a pair of tweezers.

Step 69 | Install the new battery

Careful alignment is crucial to avoid misadhesive.

Position the top edge of the flip battery against the top edge of the battery well.
Lay the battery over the frame, ensuring correct orientation.

Step 70

Press down along the perimeter of the flip battery to secure it to the frame.

Allow the phone to sit undisturbed for at least 1 hour to allow the adhesive to fully cure.

Step 71 | Reconnect the flip battery

Reconnect the flip battery press connector.

Step 72 | Reconnect the outer screen

Support the screen with your hand or a stable object.

Reconnect the outer screen cable press connector.

Step 73 | Place the display bracket

Align the display bracket with its designated mounting point on the frame.

Step 74

Press the display bracket with the tip of a spudger, guiding its clip under the bottom edge of the frame.

Step 75 | Install the display bracket screws

Install the display cable bracket using a Torx Plus 3IP driver.

Secure with one 1.8 mm-long screw.
Secure with two 2.5 mm-long screws.

Step 76 | Expose the adhesive

Grasp the pull tab on the secondary liner with a pair of tweezers.

The tab is located at the bottom left corner of the phone.

Step 77

Remove the protective liner along the left and top edges of the phone.

Step 78

Hold the screen above the frame, then carefully peel the liner off the right and bottom edges to reveal the adhesive.

Step 79 | Secure the outer screen

Position the outer screen over the frame, ensuring proper alignment.

Press the screen firmly into its designated area until secure.

Step 80

Press along the perimeter of the outer screen to adhere it to the frame.
Alternatively, use a hair dryer or heat gun to lightly heat the edges of the back cover for a stronger bond.
Allow the phone to sit for several hours to allow the adhesive to cure completely.

Step 81 | Remove the back cover

Remove the back cover from the frame.

Step 82 | Remove the old adhesive

Do not touch the adhesive - risk of skin irritation.

Remove old base battery adhesive from the frame using tweezers or your fingers.
Dampen a coffee filter or microfiber cloth with >90% isopropyl alcohol and wipe down the area to remove any remaining residue.

Step 83 | Compare your new adhesive

Verify the base battery adhesive size matches the cutout in the frame.

The clear liner must be installed towards the frame.

Step 84 | Apply the new adhesive

Careful alignment is crucial to avoid adhesive misplacement.

Slowly peel off the adhesive strip from its clear liner.
Align the adhesive strip with the top right corner of the base battery recess and press it onto the frame.

Step 85

Press down adhesive strips with flat spudger or finger tips.

Step 86 | Remove the liner

Remove and discard the colored liner.

The base battery adhesive strips will be exposed.

Step 87 | Install the new battery

Position the new base battery against the top edge of its recess.

Press the battery firmly into place.

Step 88

Press the battery firmly onto the phone frame using your fingers.

Wait at least one hour for the adhesive to fully cure before using the phone.

Step 89 | Connect the base battery

Reconnect the base battery press connector.

Step 90 | Place the vibrator

Slide the vibrator's left edge into its clip using a pair of tweezers.

Gently place the vibrator in its designated cutout

Step 91 | Install the vibrator screws

Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to secure the vibrator with its 3 screws.
The screws are each 3.2 mm long.

Step 92 | Apply the graphite sheet

Peel the clear liner from the top half of the graphite sheet.

Expose the adhesive by removing the liner.
Align the exposed adhesive on the logic board
Lay the graphite sheet down over the logic board.

Step 93

Press down the upper half of the graphite sheet using the flat end of a spudger or your finger.

Step 94

Remove the blue liner from the underside of the graphite sheet.

Step 95

Use a spudger or your finger to apply pressure from the middle section of the graphite sheet, pressing down towards the adhesive section covering the loudspeaker.

The graphite sheet should be flattened and adhere properly to the speaker.

Step 96

Remove the blue liners at the top of the graphite sheet.

Step 97

Hold the pull tab firmly at the top of the graphite sheet and remove the remaining liner.

Step 98 | Apply the G5 sticker

Remove the clear liner from the G5 sticker.

Place the G5 sticker over the graphite sheet, aligning its slanted edge with the small copper triangle.
Press down the sticker using a spudger or your finger to ensure adhesion.

Step 99

Remove the blue liner from the G5 sticker.

Step 100 | Reconnect the back cover cable

Reconnect the back cover cable while the back cover is held in place.

Step 101 | Place the top bracket

Secure the top bracket to the frame.

Step 102

Push the bracket upwards using a spudger or your finger, guiding its clip under the top edge of the frame.

Step 103 | Install the top bracket screws

Install the top bracket using a Torx Plus 3IP driver.
Screw in the three 3.0 mm-long screws provided.

Step 104 | Expose the adhesive

Remove the pull tab from the top right corner.

Be gentle to avoid damaging the surrounding area.

Step 105

Remove the liner from the right and bottom edges of the frame.

Step 106

Hold the back cover in place over the frame.

Peel the liner from the left edge of the frame to expose the adhesive.
Repeat this process for the top edge of the frame, exposing more of the adhesive.

Step 107 | Secure the back cover

Align the back cover over the frame. Press it firmly into position.

Step 108

Press the back cover along the perimeter to secure it.

For extra adhesion, use a hair dryer or heat gun on low setting on the edges of the back cover.
Allow the phone to sit undisturbed for several hours as the adhesive cures.