Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Loudspeaker Replacement - Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Step 1 | Prepare your phone for disassembly

Allow the battery to drain below 25% to prevent potential fire hazards.

Unplug all cables from the phone.
Completely power down the device.

Step 2 | Insert an opening pick

Apply a suction cup near the center of the phone's bottom edge.

Secure the phone with one hand while pulling up on the suction cup with strong, steady force.
Create a gap between the back cover and the frame.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.

If the back cover is badly cracked, use clear packing tape for better suction cup adhesion. Alternatively, use strong tape or superglue the suction cup to the broken back cover as a last resort.

Step 3 | Separate the back cover adhesive

Inserting the opening pick deeper than 3 mm may damage the metal springs.

Mark or measure your opening pick at 3 mm if needed for visualization.
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, then continue along the top edge of the back cover.

Step 5

Insert opening pick at least 4 mm into thicker adhesive along right edge.

Slide pick down right edge and around bottom right corner to release remaining adhesive.

Step 6

Make sure the back cover is still attached by the cable.

Free the back cover from the frame; if necessary, use an opening pick to break remaining adhesive.
Lift and swing the bottom edge over the top edge of the phone.
Prop up the back cover with a suction handle or a sturdy object, ensuring the cable is secure and not strained.

Step 7 | Remove the top bracket screw

Keep track of each screw during this repair.

Make sure each screw is replaced exactly where it came from.

Standard Torx bits may work with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, but a Torx Plus driver is recommended for optimal results.

For 3IP Torx Plus screws, use a T3 or T4 Torx bit, one size larger than required, to prevent stripping. Apply constant downward force when turning.

Remove the top bracket's 3.0 mm-long screw using a Torx Plus 3IP driver.

Step 8 | Remove the top bracket

Tweezers or your fingers: Pull the top bracket toward the top of the phone.
The top bracket should now be released from its clip.
Remove the top bracket.

Step 9 | Disconnect the back cover cable

Insert the spudger tip 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 back cover from frame.

Lift the back cover off the frame.
Set it aside for reinstallation later.

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 securing the bracket.

Step 12 | Remove the base battery bracket

Release the base battery bracket by pulling it towards the bottom of the phone using either tweezers or your fingers.

Continue pulling until the bracket is fully released from its clip.
Remove the base battery bracket.

Step 13 | Disconnect the base battery

Risk of damaging surface-mounted components if not inserted correctly.

Insert the tip of your spudger under the bottom left corner of the base battery press connector, near the gold marker.
Pry up and disconnect the base battery.

Step 14 | Disconnect the USB-C port board cable

Disconnect the USB-C port board cable by prying its press connector with a spudger.

Step 15 | Remove the vibrator bracket screws

Remove the vibrator bracket by using a Torx Plus 3IP driver to unscrew the two 3.0 mm screws.

Step 16 | Remove the vibrator bracket

Use tweezers or your fingers to carefully lift the vibrator bracket off the frame.

Lift it clear of the mounting points.
Remove and set aside.

Step 17 | Disconnect the antenna cable

Locate the black antenna cable's connector head on the USB-C board.

Slide one arm of a pair of angled tweezers under the metal neck of the connector.
Lift straight up to disconnect the black antenna cable.

Step 18 | Remove the inner front camera bracket screws

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

Target the two 2.6 mm-long screws.
Apply gentle pressure to avoid damage.

Step 19 | Remove the inner front camera bracket

Use tweezers or your fingers to gently lift the inner front camera bracket upwards and towards the left edge of the phone.

The clips will release when lifted correctly.
Remove the inner front camera bracket.

Step 20 | Disconnect the inner front camera

Remove the inner front camera press connector using a spudger.

Step 21 | Remove the inner front camera

Insert the pointed end of the spudger into the gap beside the inner front camera.

Pry gently upwards with a slight rocking motion to release the adhesive.
Once loose, carefully lift out the inner front camera.

Step 22 | Separate the ultra wideband antenna

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the ultra wideband antenna and the frame.

Lift the antenna with tweezers or your fingers, separating any remaining adhesive foam.

Step 23 | Remove the ultra wideband bracket screws

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP using it to drive the two 3.0 mm-long screws.

Step 24 | Remove the ultra wideband bracket

Hold the ultra wideband antenna aside.
Pull the bracket towards the bottom of the phone, releasing its clips.
Remove the ultra wideband bracket.

Step 25 | Remove the bottom interconnect cable bracket screw

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

The screw secures the interconnect cable bracket.

Step 26 | Remove the bottom interconnect cable bracket

Pull the bracket toward the right edge using tweezers or your fingers.
Release the clip.
Remove the bottom interconnect cable bracket.

Step 27 | Remove the inner display cable bracket screw

Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to remove the 3.0 mm-long screw securing the inner display cable bracket.

Step 28 | Remove the inner display cable bracket

Release the inner display cable bracket by pulling it towards the left edge with tweezers or your fingers.

Once released, carefully remove the inner display cable bracket.

Step 29 | Disconnect the inner display cable

Insert the spudger under the bottom left corner of the inner display press connector, next to the gold marker on the logic board.

Risk of dislodging surface-mounted components if spudger is inserted elsewhere.

Pry up and disconnect the inner display cable.

Step 30

Disconnect the top and bottom interconnect cable press connectors. Next to each connector, locate the gold marker and carefully pry from there.

Step 31 | Remove the graphite sheet

Remove the graphite sheet from the bottom speaker by peeling it off.

Be careful not to damage the speaker or tear the graphite sheet.

Step 32

Continue peeling the graphite sheet from the logic board to remove any remaining adhesive.

Step 33 | Disconnect the side buttons

Peel off the yellow tape from the side button cable ZIF connector using tweezers or your fingers.

Set the tape aside for reuse during reassembly.

Step 34

Use the point of a spudger or your fingertip to carefully lift the locking tab on the side button cable ZIF connector.

Step 35

Be careful not to pierce the battery while handling the cable.

Pull the side button cable straight out of its slot using angled tweezers.

Step 36 | Separate the 5G mmWave antenna

Remove the 5G mmWave antenna by gently prying it with a spudger away from its adhesive connection to the frame.

Apply gentle pressure at the edge of the antenna with the spudger tip.
The antenna should separate from the thermal pad and the frame.

Step 37 | Remove the logic board screws

Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to remove the three screws securing the logic board:

Remove one 2.2 mm-long screw.
Remove two 2.6 mm-long screws.

Step 38 | Remove the logic board

Insert the flat end of a spudger under the top left corner of the logic board, next to the inner front camera cutout.

You may encounter resistance due to thermal paste bonding between the logic board and frame.

Pry up the logic board enough to enable gripping with your fingers along the top edge.

Step 39

Remove the logic board from its mounting clips.

Lay the logic board upside down on a clean, flat surface.

Step 40 | Clean the thermal paste

Scrape off large pieces of old thermal paste with the flat end of a spudger.
Apply a few drops of highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (>90%) to remaining residue.

Wipe away with a coffee filter or lint-free cloth, taking care not to spread the residue further.

Step 41

Do not press down heavily on the logic board.

Bending metal springs and smudging the rear camera assembly may occur if care is not taken.
Repeat thermal paste cleaning procedure for bottom of logic board.

Step 42 | Separate the conductive fabric

Use tweezers or your fingers to carefully remove the section of conductive fabric connecting the loudspeaker to the frame.

Step 43 | Separate the cable adhesive

Careful not to pierce the battery — risk of leakage or fire.

Lift one arm of a pair of angled tweezers under the contact pad.
Gently lift the contact pad away from the frame to break its adhesive bond.

Step 44 | Remove the loudspeaker screw

Remove the Loudspeaker Screw using a Torx Plus 3IP Driver.

Step 45 | Remove the loudspeaker

Be careful not to damage the speaker or its connections.

Use the tip of a spudger to gently pry up the left edge of the loudspeaker.
The adhesive securing it to the frame should separate cleanly.

Step 46

Use your fingers to lift the top edge of the loudspeaker and gently pull it out of its recess in the frame.

Remove the loudspeaker.

Step 47 | End of disassembly

Reassembly begins now.

Follow these steps in reverse order.

Step 48 | Remove the old adhesive

Verify the condition of the conductive fabric and adhesive before proceeding.

If the conductive fabric is damaged, use tweezers or your fingers to carefully remove it.
Similarly, inspect the loudspeaker's cable adhesive; if compromised, gently scrape it away using tweezers or your fingers.

Step 49 | Apply the bottom conductive fabric

Adjust the bottom loudspeaker conductive fabric on the speaker's underside, referencing the second image for proper alignment.

Ensure accurate alignment to prevent electrical shorts or other issues.

Step 50

Remove the conductive fabric from its clear and colored liners.
Lay the fabric over its designated spot on the loudspeaker.

Step 51

Press the conductive fabric onto the loudspeaker using the flat end of a spudger or your fingers.

Step 52 | Apply the adhesive

Peel the clear liner off the loudspeaker cable adhesive.

Align the adhesive over the loudspeaker cable, ensuring the hole in the cable remains exposed.
Lay the adhesive down carefully, avoiding contact with any other components.

Step 53

Pinch the cable with your fingers to activate the adhesive.

Peel off the blue liner from the adhesive strip.

Step 54 | Reinstall the loudspeaker

Align the hole in the loudspeaker cable with its peg on the frame.

Press down the cable using the tip of a spudger or your finger to secure it.

Step 55

Press the cable down while inserting the loudspeaker at an angle into its recess.

Ensure the speaker is seated flat against the frame.

Step 56

Hold the loudspeaker in place with one hand.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to drive the 2.6 mm-screw.

Step 57 | Apply the top conductive fabric

Replace conductive fabric only if it's damaged; skip if intact.

Peel-off tool: Remove clear liner from loudspeaker top.
Remove small colored liner from rounded corner.

Step 58

Align the rounded corner of the conductive fabric with the matching mark on the .

Ensure the fabric is not twisted or misaligned, as this can cause electrical shorts.

Lay the conductive fabric down onto the and loudspeaker, ensuring proper alignment.

Step 59

Press the conductive fabric against the frame and loudspeaker using the flat end of a spudger or your fingers.

Step 60

Remove the colored liner from the conductive fabric.

Step 61 | Apply new thermal paste

Apply thermal paste to the motherboard at the same locations as the original paste.

Five small beads should be sufficient for this repair.

Step 62 | Reinstall the logic board

Ensure the logic board is seated properly within its cutout in the frame.

Maintain cable clearance to avoid damage or obstruction.

Step 63

Install the Torx Plus 3IP driver and secure the logic board with three screws:

One 2.2 mm-long screw
Two 2.6 mm-long screws

Step 64 | Reconnect the side button cable

Push the side button cable back into its slot with an angled tweezers.

Step 65

Press the locking tab down gently until it clicks.

Step 66

Apply yellow tape over the ZIF connector and its associated cable.

Step 67 | Apply the new graphite sheet

Peel clear liner from replacement graphite sheet to expose adhesive.

Expose adhesive on upper half of graphite sheet.
Align upper half over logic board and lay down gently.

Step 68

Press the upper half of the graphite sheet firmly onto the logic board using your finger.

Step 69

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

Be careful not to touch the exposed adhesive, as it may cause skin irritation.

Step 70

Drag a finger from the center of the graphite sheet to the adhesive area on the loudspeaker.
This action will flatten the graphite sheet and secure it in place.

Step 71

Hold the pull tab firmly and gently peel off the remaining liner from the graphite sheet.

Step 72 | Reconnect the right side cables

Press the inner display cable connector firmly into its socket.

Secure the top interconnect cable press connector in place.
Also, connect and secure the bottom interconnect cable press connector.

Step 73 | Reinstall the inner display cable bracket

Align the inner display cable bracket clip with its slot on the logic board.

Reinsert the clip, ensuring the screw holes are aligned.

Step 74

Install the Torx Plus 3IP driver and secure the 3.0 mm-long screw.

The screw holds the inner display cable bracket in place.

Step 75 | Reinstall the bottom interconnect cable bracket

Realign the bottom interconnect bracket clip under its slot in the , ensuring proper alignment of the screw hole.

Step 76

Install the Torx Plus 3IP driver to secure the 3.0 mm-long screw.

Use the Torx Plus 3IP to tighten the screw.
The interconnect cable bracket relies on this small screw (M2 x 3).

Step 77 | Reinstall the ultra wideband bracket

Hold the ultra-wideband antenna aside.

Reattach the ultra-wideband bracket clip to the frame, ensuring it's seated under its slot.
Verify that the screw holes align for reattachment.

Step 78

Install the Torx Plus 3IP driver and use it to secure the ultra wideband bracket with two 3.0 mm-long screws.

Step 79 | Replace the ultra wideband bracket adhesive

Check if ultra wideband bracket adhesive is no longer sticky.

Adhesive removal tool, remove old adhesive and foam from ultra wideband bracket.
Adhesive and foam set, reapply to bracket and frame.
Ultra wideband antenna, press firmly onto frame.

Step 80 | Remove the old adhesive

Remove old adhesive foam from the inner front camera cutout using tweezers or your fingers.
Clean remaining adhesive with isopropyl alcohol (90%+), and a coffee filter or lint-free cloth.

Step 81 | Apply the new adhesive

Remove the protective layer from the new inner front camera adhesive foam.

Position the adhesive foam over the frame's cutout, ensuring the pull tab is at the bottom.
Press the adhesive foam into place.

Step 82

Press the adhesive foam into place using the tip of a spudger, working along the edges.

Step 83

Remove the colored liner from the tape using tweezers or your fingers.

Be careful not to touch the exposed adhesive with your bare hands.

Step 84 | Reinstall the inner front camera

Hold the inner front camera above its cutout.

Ensure not to touch any electrical components during this process.

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

Step 85 | Reinstall the inner front camera bracket

Reattach the inner front camera bracket clip to the logic board, ensuring the screw holes are aligned.

Step 86

Install the Torx Plus 3IP driver and secure the inner front camera bracket with two screws, each 2.6 mm long.

Step 87 | Reconnect the antenna cable

Hold the antenna cable in place with tweezers.

Gently press the connector onto its socket
until it clicks securely into position.

Step 88 | Reinstall the vibrator bracket

Align the vibrator bracket with the logic board, ensuring the screw holes match.

Position the vibrator bracket over the corresponding points on the logic board.
Verify that the screw holes of the vibrator bracket and the logic board are aligned correctly.

Step 89

Insert the Torx Plus 3IP driver into the screw head.
Screw in place the two 3.0 mm-long screws onto the vibrator bracket.

Step 90 | Reconnect the USB-C port board cable

Connect the USB-C port board cable to its designated press connector.

Step 91 | Reconnect the base battery

Reconnect the base battery press connector.

Step 92 | Reinstall the base battery bracket

Position the base battery bracket clip under its designated slot on the logic board, ensuring proper alignment of screw holes.

Step 93

Install the Torx Plus 3IP driver and secure the base battery bracket with the provided three 3.0 mm-long screws.

Step 94 | Remove the old adhesive

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

Mix isopropyl alcohol (90%+) with water on a microfiber cloth to clean any remaining adhesive residue.
Alternatively, use isopropyl alcohol and a coffee filter to absorb the adhesive.

Step 95 | Remove the back cover liners

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

Note: Only perform these steps if replacing the back cover.

Step 96

Remove the clear liners from the outside of the back cover.

Step 97 | Compare your adhesive

Check that the adhesive matches the frame.

Ensure the clear liner faces the frame.

Step 98 | Apply the new adhesive

Take your time when handling the adhesive to avoid sticking it in the wrong spot.

Peel away and fold the top half of the new adhesive strip from its clear liner.
Align the top half over the frame, using the corners as reference points for accurate placement.
Place the adhesive on the frame carefully, ensuring correct orientation.

Step 99

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

Step 100

Slowly lay the remaining adhesive along the phone's perimeter as you peel off the clear liner.

Step 101

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

Step 102

Securing the liner may require gentle repositioning of loose adhesive.

Pry up the segmented tab on the large blue liner with a spudger.
Lift the tab and carefully peel off the liner to expose the secondary liner.
If adhesive is disturbed, gently place it back in position and secure with the flat end of the spudger.

Step 103 | Reconnect the back cover cable

Hold the back cover in place.

Reconnect the back cover cable.

Do not force the connector into place
— risk of damaging the connection

If having trouble, reposition and try again.

Step 104 | Reinstall the top bracket

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

Step 105

Install the top bracket with a Torx Plus 3IP driver, using the 3.0 mm-long screw.

Step 106 | Remove the secondary liner

Use the tip of a spudger to gently pry up the segmented tab on the top right corner of the secondary liner.

Step 107

Peel off the secondary liner.

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

Step 108 | Secure the back cover

Press the back cover firmly into place, ensuring alignment along the frame.

Step 109

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

Alternatively, use a hair dryer or heat gun to lightly heat the edges of the back cover and enhance bonding.

Do not expose phone components to excessive heat.

Allow the phone to sit for several hours for the adhesive to fully cure.