Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Inner Front Camera Replacement - Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Step 1 | Prepare your phone for disassembly

A fully charged lithium-ion battery can be hazardous, so let the battery level drop to less than 25%

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

Step 2 | Insert an opening pick

If your phone's back cover is badly cracked, cover it with clear packing tape for a better grip.

Apply a suction cup near the center of the bottom edge and hold the phone steady with one hand.
Pull up on the suction cup with strong force to create a gap between the back cover and frame.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.

Alternatively, use very strong tape or superglue the suction cup directly to the broken back cover if necessary.

Step 3 | Separate the back cover adhesive

Do not insert the opening pick deeper than 3mm to prevent damaging metal springs.

Measure and mark your opening pick at 3 mm for visual reference if needed.

Remove the suction handle from the back cover.

Slide the opening pick around the bottom left corner.
Continue up the left edge of the back cover to separate the adhesive.

Step 4

Slide the pick along the top left corner, then continue to the top edge of the back cover.

Step 5

The adhesive along the right edge is thicker; start with an insertion depth of at least 4 mm.

Insert the opening pick into the right edge and slide it down, then around the bottom right corner.
Continue to separate the remaining adhesive.

Step 6

Leave the back cover partially attached, as the cable is still connected.

The back cover should be loose from the frame by now.

If edges are stuck, use an opening pick to gently pry off remaining adhesive.

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

Use a suction handle or a clean object to prop up the back cover, ensuring the cable isn't strained.

Step 7 | Remove the top bracket screw

Keep track of each screw throughout this repair.

Torx Plus screws require a matching Torx Plus driver, or standard T3 or T4 Torx bits for the same size or larger screw heads.
Apply constant downward force to prevent stripping when driving.

Forcing a stripped screw can lead to further damage and complications.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to remove the top bracket's 3.0 mm-long screw.

Step 8 | Remove the top bracket

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

Pull firmly until the bracket releases from its clip.
Once free, carefully remove the top bracket.

Step 9 | Disconnect the back cover cable

Insert the tip of your spudger under the bottom edge of the back cover cable press connector.

Avoid inserting the spudger elsewhere to prevent dislodging surface-mounted components.

Pry up and disconnect the back cover cable.

Step 10 | Remove the back cover

Remove the back cover from the frame.

Lift the back cover off the frame.
Take the removed cover away.

Step 11 | Remove the base battery bracket screws

Remove the base battery bracket using a Torx Plus 3IP driver.

Loosen the two 3.0 mm screws.

Step 12 | Remove the base battery bracket

Hold the base battery bracket and gently pull it toward the phone's bottom using tweezers or your fingers.
The bracket will release from its clip; continue to hold it.
Remove the base battery bracket.

Step 13 | Disconnect the base battery

Locate the gold marker on the base battery press connector.

Insert the tip of a spudger under the bottom left corner, near the gold marker.
Pry up carefully to disconnect the base battery.
Avoid inserting the spudger elsewhere to prevent dislodging surface-mounted components.

Step 14 | Remove the inner front camera bracket screws

Remove the inner front camera bracket by using a Torx Plus 3IP driver.
Remove the two screws that are 2.6 mm long.

Step 15 | Remove the inner front camera bracket

Lift the inner front camera bracket using tweezers or your fingers toward the left edge, releasing its clips.

Once loose, remove the inner front camera bracket.

Step 16 | Disconnect the inner front camera

Use a spudger to gently pry up and disconnect the inner front camera press connector.

Step 17 | Remove the inner front camera

Use the point of a spudger to carefully pry up the inner front camera.

Risk of damage if pried incorrectly.

Separate the adhesive securing it to the frame.
Remove the inner front camera.

Step 18 | End of disassembly

Proceed with reassembly of your device.

Start by reinstalling any removed components in the reverse order they were taken out.

Step 19 | Remove the old adhesive

Check if the inner front camera adhesive is sticky and intact.

If not, proceed with replacement.
If so, skip the next steps.

Use tweezers or your fingers to carefully remove the old adhesive foam from the inner front camera cutout.

Mix isopropyl alcohol (90%+) with a coffee filter or lint-free cloth.

Use this solution to carefully wipe away any adhesive residue.

Step 20 | Apply the new adhesive

Remove the replacement adhesive foam from its clear liner.

Position the foam over the frame cutout, ensuring the pull tab faces down.
Press the foam into place within the cutout.

Step 21

Press along the edges of the adhesive foam with the tip of a spudger.

Step 22

Peel off the colored liner from the tape using either tweezers or your fingers.

Step 23 | Reinstall the inner front camera

Hold the inner front camera above its cutout.

Reconnect the press connector.
Lay the inner front camera in its cutout and press down gently to secure it with the adhesive.

Step 24 | Reinstall the inner front camera bracket

Realign the inner front camera bracket clip to its slot on the logic board.

Increase the hole alignment for screw installation.

Step 25

Install the two inner front camera bracket screws using a Torx Plus 3IP driver.

The screws are 2.6 mm long.

Step 26 | Reconnect the base battery

Reconnect the base battery press connector.

Step 27 | Reinstall the base battery bracket

Align the base battery bracket clip with its slot on the logic board.

Position the clip's screw holes to match those on the logic board.
Securely reinsert the clip into its slot.

Step 28

Install the Torx Plus 3IP driver
Secure the base battery bracket using two 3.0 mm-long screws.

Step 29 | Remove the old adhesive

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

Mix isopropyl alcohol (90%+) with a coffee filter or microfiber cloth.
Clean any remaining adhesive residue from the affected area.

Step 30 | Remove the back cover liners

Remove the three rear camera liners from the inside of the new back cover using tweezers or your fingers.

Step 31

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

Step 32 | Compare your adhesive

Check that the adhesive matches the frame.

The clear liner must face the frame.

Step 33 | Apply the new adhesive

Careful not to stick the adhesive in the wrong spot.

Peel away the top half of the new adhesive strip from its clear liner and keep it folded.
Align the top half over the frame, using the corners as reference points.
Place the adhesive on the frame carefully.

Step 34

Press down the top edge of the adhesive with the flat end of a spudger or your fingers

Step 35

Slowly peel away the remaining clear liner and align the rest of the adhesive along the phone's perimeter.

Step 36

Press the remaining adhesive into place using the flat end of a spudger or your fingers.

Step 37

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

Lift the tab and peel off the large blue liner.
Expose the secondary liner, taking care not to peel up any of the adhesive with it.

If any adhesive peels up, gently lay it back on the frame and use the flat end of a spudger to secure it.

Step 38 | Reconnect the back cover cable

Do not force the back cover cable into its socket — risk of damage.

Hold the back cover secure or prop it up.
Gently reconnect the back cover cable.
If the connector does not click, reposition and try again.

Step 39 | Reinstall the top bracket

Align the top bracket clip's screw hole with its slot on the logic board.

Insert the clip back into place.
Makes sure it is securely seated.

Step 40

Insert the Torx Plus 3IP driver into the socket and turn clockwise to secure the 3.0 mm-long screw on the top bracket.

Step 41 | Remove the secondary liner

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

Step 42

Remove the secondary liner from the adhesive.

If the adhesive starts peeling up with the liner, carefully reapply and use a spudger to secure it.

Step 43 | Secure the back cover

Press the back cover onto the frame, aligning the top edges.

Step 44

Press the back cover along its perimeter to secure it.

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