Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Replacement

Let the phone's battery drain to below 25% charge to prevent potential damage or fire.

• Disconnect all cables from the phone, including charging port, SIM card tray, and other peripherals.
• Press and hold the power button until the screen turns off completely.

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 your screen is badly cracked, apply clear packing tape for better suction or use very strong tape instead of the suction cup.

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

Inserting too far can cause damage, so be cautious with depth.

• Optionally, mark your opening pick at 3 mm from the tip for better visualization.
• Slide the opening pick around the bottom right corner and up the right edge of the screen to separate the adhesive.

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

Release the opening pick from the underside of the screen, leaving just the tip in place.

• Slide the pick across the top edge of the screen to reach the point beyond the front camera.
• Push the pick back to its original depth before proceeding further.

Risk of damage to display cable if pick is slid too far.

• Slide the opening pick around the top left corner of the screen.
• Stop about two-thirds down the left edge, without going further.

Insert the opening pick into the bottom left corner of the device.

• Pull the opening pick out to a depth of 2mm.
• Rotate the pick counterclockwise to separate any remaining adhesive.

• Don't fully remove the screen yet — it's still connected by a cable.
• The screen should be free from the frame; if stuck, use an opening pick to separate remaining adhesive.
• Lift the right edge of the screen and swing it over the left edge of the phone, like opening a book.
• Prop up the screen with your suction handle or a sturdy object.

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

• When using Torx bits, apply constant downward force to prevent stripping.
• For T3 or T4 Torx Plus screws, use the same size or one larger (e.g., T3 with 3IP Torx Plus).

Using standard Torx may damage screw head threads.

Remove the display cable bracket's 2.2 mm long screw using a Torx Plus 3IP driver.

• Apply conductive tape to secure the display cable bracket to the frame.
• Lift the display cable bracket using a spudger or your fingers, until you can access the press connector underneath.

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

Remove the screen assembly from the frame.

Reassembly is about to begin, continue with caution.

• The following steps will guide you through the process of putting everything back together.

Check if the bottom left corner outer screen adhesive is still sticky.

• Remove the old outer screen adhesive using a spudger or your fingers.
• Mix isopropyl alcohol (>90%) with a coffee filter or a microfiber cloth to clean any remaining adhesive residue.

Check that the bottom left outer screen adhesive aligns with the frame.

• The clear liner should be facing towards the frame.

Remove the protective liner from the bottom left outer screen adhesive.

• Place the exposed adhesive onto the frame.

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

Verify that the perimeter outer screen adhesive is consistent with the frame.

• Outer screen adhesive should match frame.
• Ensure the clear liner faces the frame.

Work carefully to avoid applying the adhesive incorrectly.

• Pry the top half of the new adhesive strip away from its clear liner.
• Fold back and keep the exposed adhesive held in place.

• Position the top half of the adhesive, referencing the corners of the frame.

• Ensure proper alignment to avoid gaps or overlap.

• Press the adhesive onto the frame firmly.

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

Slowly lay the remaining adhesive along the phone's perimeter while peeling off the clear liner.

Press the remaining adhesive with the flat end of a spudger or your fingers.

• The adhesive should now be securely attached to the frame.

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

Adhesive may lift during liner removal.

• Lift the tab to expose the secondary liner underneath the large blue liner.
• Peel off the blue liner, starting from one edge and working carefully towards the other.
• If adhesive peels up with the liner, gently lay it back on the frame using a flat spudger to secure it.

Support the screen with your hand or a stable surface.

Make sure the screen is secure to prevent damage.

• Reconnect the outer screen cable press connector.

Align the screw hole of the outer screen cable bracket clip with the corresponding location on the frame.

• Inset the clip.

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

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

• Holding the screen above the frame, separate one of the secondary liner's pull tabs at the bottom left corner.

Peel off the secondary liner while still holding the screen.

If adhesive peels up, carefully reattach it with the flat end of a spudger and press gently.

Position the outer screen over the , then firmly press it in.

Press along the outer screen's perimeter to adhere it to the frame.

Optional: lightly heat the back cover edges with a hair dryer or heat gun for a stronger bond.

The phone should sit for several hours to allow the adhesive to cure.