Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Back Cover Replacement - Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Step 1 | Prepare your phone for disassembly

Allow the phone's battery to discharge below 25% to prevent damage or fire.

Disconnect all cables from the phone.
Power off the phone completely before proceeding.

Step 2 | Insert an opening pick

Apply suction cup near bottom edge of back cover.

Pull up on suction cup with strong, steady force.
Create gap between back cover and frame.
Insert opening pick into gap.

If cracked back cover, try covering it with clear packing tape for better adhesion or use strong tape instead of suction cup. If necessary, superglue suction cup to broken back cover.

Step 3 | Separate the back cover adhesive

Prevent damage by not inserting the opening pick deeper than 3 mm.

Measure and mark your opening pick at 3 mm for reference, if needed.
Remove the suction handle from the back cover.
Slide the opening pick around the bottom left corner and up the left edge to separate the adhesive.

Step 4

Slide the pick around the top left corner and along the top edge of the back cover.

Continue working your way around the corner.
Keep the pick pressed against the edge as you move it across the back cover.

Step 5

Insert opening pick along right edge, at least 4 mm deep.

Work pick down edge and around bottom right corner.

Step 6

Leave the back cover partially attached by the cable.

The back cover should now be separated from the frame.

If there's still resistance, use an opening pick to remove adhesive.

Lift the bottom edge of the back cover and swing it over the top edge of the phone.

Prop up the back cover with your suction handle or a sturdy object, ensuring the cable isn't strained.

Step 7 | Remove the top bracket screw

Keep track of each screw and ensure it is replaced in its original position.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold uses Torx Plus screws, which can also be accessed with standard Torx bits (T3 or T4).
When using a Torx bit, apply constant downward force to prevent screw stripping.
To remove the top bracket's screw, use a Torx Plus 3IP driver and a T3 or T4 Torx bit with 3IP Torx Plus screws.

Step 8 | Remove the top bracket

Use tweezers or your fingers to gently pull the top bracket toward the top of the phone.

The bracket should now be released from its clip.
Once loose, carefully remove the top bracket.

Step 9 | Disconnect the back cover cable

Insert the spudger tip into the back cover cable press connector at its bottom edge.

Risk of dislodging surface-mounted components if inserted elsewhere.

Pry up and disconnect the back cover cable.

Step 10 | Remove the back cover

Remove back cover from frame.

Lift off the back cover to access the internal components.
Once removed, set aside for reassembly later.

Step 11 | End of disassembly

Reassembly steps ahead.

Step 12 | Remove the old adhesive

Remove the old back cover adhesive using a spudger or your fingers.

Apply isopropyl alcohol (>90%) to the affected area with a coffee filter or microfiber cloth.
Gently wipe away any remaining adhesive residue.

Step 13 | Remove the back cover liners

Remove old rear camera liners before installing new back cover.

Using tweezers or fingers, carefully remove the three rear camera liners from inside the new back cover.

Step 14

Remove any remaining clear liners from the exterior of the back cover.

Step 15 | Compare your adhesive

Check that the adhesive is compatible with the frame.

The clear liner must be facing the frame.

Step 16 | Apply the new adhesive

Work carefully during this step to avoid misplacing the adhesive.

Peel away the top half of the new adhesive strip and fold it back before proceeding.
Align the top half over the frame, using the corners as reference points.
Place the adhesive on the frame.

Step 17

Press the adhesive's top edge firmly onto the frame using the flat end of a spudger or your fingers.

Step 18

Slowly spread the remaining adhesive around the perimeter of the phone.

Step 19

Press the remaining adhesive onto the frame using the flat end of a spudger or your fingers.

Step 20

Use a spudger to pry up the segmented tab on the bottom right corner.

Lift the tab and peel off the large blue liner to expose the secondary liner.
If adhesive peels with liner, gently lay it back in place and secure with flat end of spudger.

Step 21 | Reconnect the back cover cable

Forcing the connector may damage it — be patient.

Hold or prop up the back cover.
Reconnect the back cover cable, allowing it to snap into place naturally.
If resistance is met, reposition and retry rather than forcing the connector.

Step 22 | Reinstall the top bracket

Reattach the top bracket clip to its designated slot on the logic board, ensuring proper alignment of the screw hole.

Step 23

Install the top bracket with a Torx Plus 3IP driver.

Secure it with a 3.0 mm-long screw.

Step 24 | Remove the secondary liner

Use the spudger tip to gently lift the segmented tab at the top right corner of the secondary liner.

Step 25

Peel off the secondary liner to expose the adhesive.

If the adhesive starts peeling up, gently lay it back on the frame and secure with the flat end of a spudger.

Step 26 | Secure the back cover

Align the back cover with the frame, ensuring proper alignment.

Press down firmly to secure the back cover in place.

Step 27

Press along the perimeter of the back cover to adhere it to the frame.

Alternatively, use a heat gun or hair dryer to lightly warm the edges of the back cover for improved adhesion.
Allow the phone to sit undisturbed for several hours as the adhesive cures.