Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement - Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Step 1 | Prepare your phone for disassembly

Let the phone battery drain to 25% or less before proceeding.

Disconnect all cables from the phone.
Prior to starting, ensure the phone is completely powered off.

Step 2 | Insert an opening pick

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

Pull up with strong force to create a gap between the screen and frame.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.
If the screen is badly cracked, apply clear packing tape to help the suction cup adhere.

Strong tape or superglue may be used as alternatives if initial attempts fail.

Step 3 | Separate the adhesive

Do not insert the opening pick deeper than 3mm to avoid damaging internal components.

Measure and mark your opening pick 3mm from the tip, if desired, for reference.
Slide the opening pick around the bottom right corner and up the right edge of the screen to release the adhesive.

Step 4

Slide your pick around the top right corner, stopping just before the front camera.

Step 5

Retract the opening pick to expose only the tip.

Guide the exposed end along the top edge, bypassing the front camera.
Return the opening pick to its original depth before proceeding.

Step 6

Risk damage to the display cable if you proceed further.

Slide a pick around the top left corner and stop about two-thirds down the left edge of the screen.

Step 7

Insert the opening pick into the gap between the glass and screen, rotating it around the bottom left corner at a 2 mm depth.

The goal is to separate the remaining adhesive while avoiding damage to surrounding components.
Continue rotating the pick until the adhesive is sufficiently released.

Step 8

Leave the screen connected by its cable.
Ensure the screen is free from the frame; use an opening pick if there's still adhesive.
Lift and swing the right edge of the screen over the left edge of the phone, like opening a book.
Prop up the screen with your suction handle or a sturdy object.

Step 9 | Remove the display cable bracket screw

Keep track of each screw and ensure it returns to its original location.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold uses Torx Plus screws. Although standard Torx bits work, use a bit with the same size or one larger (T3 or T4) for optimal results.
Apply consistent downward force to prevent screw stripping.

Never mix up screws during reassembly — risk of incorrect installation and damage.

To remove the display cable bracket, use a Torx Plus 3IP driver with the 2.2 mm-long screw.

Step 10

Apply conductive tape to secure the display cable bracket to the frame.

Lift the display cable bracket using a spudger or your fingers.
Position for access to the press connector underneath.

Step 11 | Disconnect the display cable

Use the point of a spudger to gently pry up and release the display cable press connector.

Step 12 | Remove the screen

Remove the screen from the frame.

Step 13 | Remove the battery bracket screw

Remove the 2.0 mm-long screw securing the battery bracket using a Torx Plus 3IP driver.

Step 14 | Disconnect the battery

Secure the battery connector bracket using conductive tape to the lower board.

Moving the battery bracket out of the way, use tweezers or your fingers.

Step 15

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

Step 16 | Remove the bottom interconnect cable bracket screws

Remove the two Torx Plus 3IP screws using the corresponding driver.

The screws are located on the bottom interconnect cable bracket and are 2.2 mm long.
Use a precision touch to avoid stripping the screw heads.

Step 17 | Remove the bottom interconnect cable bracket

Remove the bottom interconnect cable bracket using tweezers or your fingers.

Step 18 | Disconnect the bottom interconnect cable

Do not touch any other areas with the spudger — risk of damage.

Insert a spudger under the right edge of the bottom interconnect cable press connector.
Pry up and disconnect the bottom interconnect cable.

Step 19 | Remove the SIM card tray

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

Press firmly until the tray is ejected.
Remove the SIM card tray.

Step 20 | Reposition the bottom interconnect cable

Hold the bottom interconnect cable away from the repair area.

Alternatively, use a small piece of painter's tape with light adhesive to secure the cable to the side.

Step 21 | Remove the lower board

Use the spudger to carefully lift the top right corner of the lower board.

Unclip it from the frame by gently prying it loose.
Once unclipped, remove the lower board entirely.

Step 22 | End of disassembly

Proceed with reassembling your device.

Reverse the disassembly sequence from the last step.
Carefully align and secure all components and panels.

Step 23 | Reinstall the lower board

Press the lower board's bottom edge against the frame at a 45° angle to engage its metal spring.

Ensure the screw holes are aligned before pressing the board flat to the frame.

Step 24 | Reinsert the SIM card tray

Hold the lower board firmly in place and reinsert the SIM card tray.

Step 25 | Reconnect the bottom interconnect cable

Reattach the bottom interconnect cable by pressing its connector firmly in place.

Step 26 | Reinstall the bottom interconnect cable bracket

Align the bottom interconnect cable bracket with the lower board's screw holes.

Position it correctly, ensuring screw holes are aligned.
Secure the bracket using the lower board's screws.

Step 27

Install the Torx Plus 3IP driver.

Secure the bottom interconnect cable bracket with two 2.2 mm-long screws.

Step 28 | Reconnect the flip battery

Reattach the flip battery press connector.

Step 29 | Reinstall the flip battery bracket

Position the flip battery bracket over the press connector, ensuring alignment of the screw holes.

Step 30

Apply the Torx Plus 3IP driver for installing the 2.0 mm-long screw.

Secure the battery bracket using this specified screw and driver combination.

Step 31 | Remove the old adhesive

Check if the outer screen adhesive at the bottom left corner has lost its stickiness.

Remove the old bottom left outer screen adhesive using a spudger or your fingers.
Apply isopropyl alcohol (>90%) to a coffee filter or , and use it to remove any remaining adhesive residue.

Step 32 | Compare your new adhesive

Check that the bottom left corner of the outer screen adhesive is properly aligned with the . Ensure the clear liner is facing towards the .

The adhesive should be matched to the frame's edge.

Step 33 | Apply the new adhesive

Peel bottom left outer screen adhesive from its clear liner, exposing the adhesive.

Apply adhesive to the frame.

Step 34

Press the adhesive strip onto the frame with the flat end of a spudger.

Step 35 | Apply the new adhesive

Check if perimeter outer screen adhesive matches frame.

Verify that clear liner faces frame.

Step 36

Work carefully when handling the adhesive to avoid incorrect placement.

Slowly peel away the top half of the new adhesive strip from its clear liner.
Keep the peeled adhesive folded and ready for use.

Step 37

Position the adhesive so that the top edge aligns with the top half of the frame.

Use the corners to guide placement.
Press the adhesive firmly onto the frame.

Step 38

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

Step 39

Slowly lay the remaining adhesive over the phone's perimeter while removing the rest of the clear liner.

Step 40

Press down the remaining adhesive using the flat end of a spudger, or your fingers.

Step 41

Insert the spudger into the bottom left corner of the large blue liner and gently pry up the segmented tab.

Step 42

Lift the tab and remove the large blue liner.

If adhesive peels off with liner, lay it back gently and press down with the flat end of a spudger.

Step 43 | Reconnect the outer screen

Support the screen with your hand or a stable object.
Screen cable press connector: reconnect it securely.

Step 44 | Reinstall the outer screen cable bracket

Reattach the outer screen cable bracket clip to the frame, ensuring the screw hole is aligned.

Step 45

Install the Torx Plus 3IP driver and secure the 2.2 mm-long screw holding the display cable bracket in place.

Step 46 | Expose the adhesive

Remove the blue liner from the bottom left outer screen adhesive strip.

Hold the screen above the frame.
Separate one of the secondary liner's pull tabs at the bottom left corner.

Step 47

Peel off the secondary liner, exposing the adhesive while still holding the screen.

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

Step 48 | Secure the outer screen

Place the outer screen onto the frame, ensuring proper alignment.

Press the screen firmly into position to secure it.

Step 49

Press the outer screen along its perimeter to adhere it to the frame.

Use a hair dryer or heat gun to lightly heat edges if necessary, but be cautious of overheating.

Allow the phone to sit for several hours as the adhesive cures.