Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Rear Camera Assembly Replacement - Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Step 1 | Prepare your phone for disassembly

Ensure the battery level is below 25% to prevent accidental discharge during the repair.

Disconnect all cables from the phone and
power off the device completely.

Step 2 | Insert an opening pick

Apply a suction cup to the back cover's bottom edge, centered if possible.
Pull up on the suction cup with strong force while holding the phone to create a gap.
Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

For badly cracked covers, apply clear packing tape before using the suction cup or try using very strong tape instead.

Step 3 | Separate the back cover adhesive

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

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Insert your opening pick into the right edge, at least 4 mm deep, to break the thicker adhesive.

Slide the pick down along the right edge and around the bottom right corner.

Step 6

Leave the back cover connected by its cable.

The back cover should be loose from the frame now. Use an opening pick if there's adhesive remaining.
Lift the bottom edge of the back cover and swing it over the top edge of the phone.

Ensure the cable isn't strained when propping up the back cover with your suction handle or a clean object.

Step 7 | Remove the top bracket screw

Keep track of each screw during this repair.

Ensure all screws are returned exactly where they were removed from.

Using standard Torx bits with Torx Plus screws can result in stripping; use the same size or one larger (e.g. T3 with 3IP).

Apply constant, downward force when using Torx bits to remove screws.

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

Step 8 | Remove the top bracket

Pull the top bracket towards the top of the phone using tweezers or your fingers.
The bracket will release from its clip when it reaches the top.
Remove the top bracket.

Step 9 | Disconnect the back cover cable

Locate the back cover cable press connector at the bottom edge.

Tilted spudger tool into position carefully.
Pry gently to release and disconnect the back cover cable.

Avoid contact with surface-mounted components to prevent damage.

Step 10 | Remove the back cover

Remove the back cover from the device's frame.

Step 11 | Remove the base battery bracket screws

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP driver and use it to unscrew the two 3.0mm long base battery bracket screws.

Step 12 | Remove the base battery bracket

Use tweezers or your fingers to pull the base battery bracket towards the bottom of the phone.

Be careful not to damage any surrounding components.

Pull the base battery bracket away from its clip to release it.
Remove the base battery bracket.

Step 13 | Disconnect the base battery

Do not insert the spudger in any location except under the bottom left corner of the base battery press connector.

Pry up the base battery press connector by inserting the spudger under its gold marker.
Dislodge and disconnect the base battery.

Step 14 | Disconnect the USB-C port board cable

Use a spudger to gently pry up and release the USB-C port board cable's press connector.

Step 15 | Remove the vibrator bracket screws

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP driver-secured 2 x 3.0mm screws.

Screw location: securing the vibrator bracket.

Step 16 | Remove the vibrator bracket

Remove the vibrator bracket from the frame using tweezers or your fingers.

Step 17 | Disconnect the antenna cable

Insert one tweezer arm under the metal neck of the black antenna cable's connector on the USB-C board.

Lift straight up to disconnect the cable.

Step 18 | Remove the inner front camera bracket screws

Remove the inner front camera bracket by using a Torx Plus 3IP driver to unscrew the two 2.6 mm screws.

Step 19 | Remove the inner front camera bracket

Lift the inner front camera bracket upwards and towards the left using tweezers or your fingers.

The bracket's clips will be released as it moves into position.
Remove the inner front camera bracket.

Step 20 | Disconnect the inner front camera

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

Step 21 | Remove the inner front camera

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

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

Step 22 | Separate the ultra wideband antenna

Position the spudger and slide its flat end under the ultra-wideband antenna.

Gently pry the antenna from the frame using the spudger.
Use tweezers or your fingers to lift the antenna off the frame, releasing any remaining adhesive.

Step 23 | Remove the ultra wideband bracket screws

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

These screws secure the ultra wideband bracket.

Step 24 | Remove the ultra wideband bracket

Hold the ultra wideband antenna aside.
Pull the bracket towards the bottom of the phone to disengage 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 screw that is 3.0 mm long and secures the interconnect cable bracket.

Step 26 | Remove the bottom interconnect cable bracket

Use tweezers or your fingers to pull the bracket towards the right edge of the phone.
This action should release its clip.
Next, remove the bottom interconnect cable bracket.

Step 27 | Remove the inner display cable bracket screw

Insert a Torx Plus 3IP driver into the screw head and turn it clockwise until the 3.0 mm-long screw is removed.

Step 28 | Remove the inner display cable bracket

Position the tweezers on the inner display cable bracket.

Pull the bracket towards the left edge to release it from the clip.
Once released, carefully remove the inner display cable bracket.

Step 29 | Disconnect the inner display cable

Locate the display press connector on the logic board, marked with a gold marker.

Insert the point of your spudger under the bottom left corner of the display press connector, as indicated by the gold marker.
Pry up and carefully disconnect the inner display cable.

Avoid inserting the spudger anywhere else to prevent damage to surface-mounted components.

Step 30

Disconnect both the top and bottom interconnect cables by prying carefully next to the gold markers.

Step 31 | Remove the graphite sheet

Remove graphite sheet from bottom speaker

Grasp the edge of the graphite sheet and gently peel it away.
Continue peeling until the sheet is completely separated from the speaker.

Step 32

Peel the graphite sheet further from the logic board to remove any remaining adhesive.

Step 33 | Disconnect the side buttons

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

Set the tape aside for later use during reassembly.

Step 34

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

Step 35

Do not damage the battery as it poses a risk of chemical leakage or fire.

Pull the side button cable straight out using angled tweezers.

Step 36 | Separate the 5G mmWave antenna

Inspect the 5G mmWave antenna attachment.
Pry up the 5G mmWave antenna using a spudger, then separate it from the thermal pad.

Step 37 | Remove the logic board screws

Insert a Torx Plus 3IP driver and loosen the one 2.2 mm-long screw.
Next, remove the two 2.6 mm-long screws using the same driver.

Step 38 | Remove the logic board

Gently insert the flat end of a spudger into the top left corner of the logic board, beside the inner front camera cutout.

Be prepared to feel some resistance due to thermal paste bonding between the logic board and frame.

Pry up the logic board enough to access the top edge with your fingers.

Step 39

Remove the logic board from its frame.

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 highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) to remaining thermal paste residue.

Use a coffee filter or lint-free cloth to wipe away the residue, as other materials may leave behind contaminants.

Step 41

Avoid pressing down heavily on the logic board — risk of bending metal springs or smudging the rear camera assembly.

Repeat the thermal paste cleaning procedure for the bottom side of the logic board.

Step 42 | Disconnect the 5G mmWave antenna

Use a spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the 5G mmWave antenna press connector.

Step 43 | Separate the 5G mmWave antenna adhesive

Careful when prying the 5G mmWave antenna cable, as it may be stuck firmly.

Slide the flat end of a spudger under the 5G mmWave antenna cable's adhered section on the bottom of the logic board.
Pry up the cable to separate the adhesive, working slowly to avoid damage.

Use caution when pulling the cable off the logic board, as remaining adhesive may resist removal.

Continue to use tweezers or your fingers to pull the cable and separate any remaining adhesive from the logic board.

Step 44

Locate the 5G mmWave antenna cable adhered to the top of the logic board.

Be cautious not to damage the delicate components during this process.

Gently peel back the adhesive strip holding the 5G mmWave antenna cable in place.
Remove the 5G mmWave antenna.

Step 45 | Disconnect the rear camera antenna cable

Slide one arm of a pair of angled tweezers under the metal neck of the rear camera antenna cable's connector head.

Lift straight up to disconnect the cable.
Repeat the procedure for the other connector head.

Step 46 | Remove the rear camera antenna cable

Use tweezers or your fingers to carefully move the antenna cable out of its groove.

Move the antenna cable away from its original position.
Once exposed, remove the antenna cable.

Step 47 | Disconnect the rear camera assembly

Insert the tip of a spudger under the bottom left corner of the wide camera press connector, located next to the gold marker.

Pry up gently to disconnect the wide camera.

Step 48

For the ultrawide and telephoto camera press connectors, repeat the previous step.

The ultrawide camera connector does not have a gold marker, so insert the spudger under the raised silver platform next to the wide camera instead.

Step 49 | Remove the rear camera assembly

Disconnect and lift the rear camera assembly from the logic board.

Step 50 | End of disassembly

You have successfully completed the disassembly process.

The following instructions will guide you through the reassembly of your device.

Step 51 | Remove the covers

Check if the new front camera assembly has plastic lens covers.

If present, gently remove each cover using your fingers.
Proceed without this step if no covers are attached.

Next, use your fingers to carefully remove the three lens covers from the new rear camera assembly.

Step 52 | Reinstall the rear camera assembly

Locate and align the rear camera assembly over its designated cutout on the logic board.

Ensure proper alignment of pins and sockets.
Gently press down to secure the camera assembly in place.

Step 53

Do not force the press connector into place — risk of damage.

Carefully align one of the rear camera assembly's press connectors over its socket.
Gently press down on the connector with your fingertip until it clicks into place.
If you encounter trouble, reposition and try again.

Step 54

Repeat the procedure from the previous step for the remaining rear camera press connectors.

Step 55 | Reconnect the rear camera assembly antenna cable

Hold one antenna connector with tweezers over its socket.

Gently press down on the connector until it snaps into place.
Repeat for the other connector on the antenna cable.

Press the antenna cable into clips and groove using a spudger or your fingers.

Step 56 | Remove the old adhesive

Compare new adhesive to old adhesive. Ensure correct adhesive strips are installed.

Use tweezers or fingers to remove old adhesive from 5G mmWave antenna cable and logic board spots.

Step 57

Use isopropyl alcohol (at least 90%) and either a coffee filter or a lint-free cloth to remove any leftover adhesive.

Step 58 | Apply new adhesive

Expose the curved adhesive by removing it from its opaque liner.

Step 59

Align the curved adhesive strip with the matching curve on the 5G mmWave antenna cable.

Press the adhesive strip firmly into position.

Step 60

Remove the square-shaped adhesive strip from its packaging and place it over the gold section on the 5G mmWave antenna cable.

Remove the colored liners from both adhesive strips to expose the adhesive underneath.

Step 61 | Reinstall the 5G mmWave Antenna

Reconnect the 5G mmWave antenna cable.

Wrap the cable around its original spot on the logic board.
Pinch the cable firmly to re-adhere both sides.

Step 62 | Apply new thermal paste

Identify and mark the original thermal paste locations on the motherboard.

Apply five small beads of new thermal paste, evenly spaced across these marked areas.

Step 63 | Reinstall the logic board

Reinstall the logic board into its designated cutout within the frame.

Maintain clearance around cables to prevent entrapment.

Step 64

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

Place one 2.2 mm-long screw.
Add two 2.6 mm-long screws.

Step 65 | Reconnect the side button cable

Use angled tweezers to gently push the side button cable back into its designated slot.

Step 66

Press the locking tab down until it clicks.

Step 67

Apply yellow tape to cover the ZIF connector and its associated cable.

Step 68 | Apply the new graphite sheet

Remove the clear liner from the top half of the graphite sheet.

Exposing the adhesive underneath.
Position the exposed adhesive on the upper half of the graphite sheet over the logic board.
Lay it down carefully to ensure secure adhesion.

Step 69

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

Step 70

Remove blue liner from graphite sheet's bottom.

This will reveal the adhesive underneath.

Step 71

Drag your finger from the centre of the graphite sheet towards the adhesive spot on the loudspeaker.

Flatten the graphite sheet by applying gentle pressure.
The graphite sheet should now be securely adhered to the loudspeaker.

Step 72

Hold the pull tab at the top edge of the graphite sheet and carefully remove the remaining liner.

Step 73 | Reconnect the right side cables

Reattach the inner display cable.
Secure the top interconnect cable press connector.
Connect the bottom interconnect cable press connector.

Step 74 | Reinstall the inner display cable bracket

Reattach the inner display cable bracket to the logic board, ensuring the screw holes are aligned.

Step 75

Install the Torx Plus 3IP driver and secure the inner display cable bracket with its corresponding 3.0 mm‐long screw.

Step 76 | Reinstall the bottom interconnect cable bracket

Align the bottom interconnect bracket clip with its slot in the frame, then reinsert it.

Ensure the screw hole is aligned for proper installation.

Step 77

Install the Torx Plus 3IP driver

Secure the interconnect cable bracket with a 3.0 mm-long screw.

Step 78 | Reinstall the ultra wideband bracket

Hold the ultra-wideband antenna aside.

Position the ultra-wideband bracket clip back into its slot.
Ensure the screw holes are aligned before proceeding.

Step 79

Install the Torx Plus 3IP driver and secure the ultra wideband bracket using two 3.0 mm-long screws.

Step 80 | Replace the ultra wideband bracket adhesive

Check if the ultra wideband bracket adhesive is still sticky.

Remove the old adhesive and foam from the bracket and under the antenna.
Replace with new adhesive and foam on both the bracket and frame.
Press the ultra wideband antenna onto the frame to reattach it securely.

Step 81 | Remove the old adhesive

Remove the old adhesive foam from the inner front camera cutout using tweezers or your fingers.

Clean the area with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and a coffee filter or lint-free cloth to remove any remaining residue.

Step 82 | Apply the new adhesive

Remove the replacement inner front camera adhesive foam from its clear packaging.

Expose the adhesive underneath by peeling off the protective liner.
Align the adhesive foam over the frame's cutout, ensuring the pull tab faces downwards.
Carefully place the adhesive into position within the cutout.

Step 83

Use the tip of a spudger to carefully pry the adhesive foam along its edges and attach it to the frame.

Step 84

Peel off the colored liner using tweezers or your fingers.

Be careful not to touch the exposed adhesive — risk of skin irritation.

Step 85 | Reinstall the inner front camera

Hold the inner front camera above its cutout.

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

Step 86 | Reinstall the inner front camera bracket

Locate the inner front camera bracket clip and its corresponding slot on the logic board.

Align the screw holes.
Reinsert the inner front camera bracket clip into its slot.

Step 87

Install the Torx Plus 3IP driver and secure the inner front camera bracket using the two provided 2.6 mm-long screws.

Step 88 | Reconnect the antenna cable

Use tweezers to secure the antenna cable's connector above its socket.

Gently press down on the connector with your finger or a spudger.
The connector should snap into place securely.

Step 89 | Reinstall the vibrator bracket

Locate the vibrator bracket and place it onto the logic board, ensuring that the screw holes are properly aligned.

Step 90

Install the Torx Plus 3IP driver for the following steps.

Secure the vibrator bracket with two 3.0 mm-long screws.

Step 91 | Reconnect the USB-C port board cable

Connect the USB-C port board cable press connector.

Step 92 | Reconnect the base battery

Reattach the base battery press connector.

Step 93 | Reinstall the base battery bracket

Realign base battery bracket clip with slot on logic board, ensuring screw holes are aligned.

Step 94

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

Step 95 | Remove the old adhesive

Use a spudger or your fingers to remove the old back cover adhesive.

Clean up any remaining adhesive with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and a coffee filter or microfiber cloth.

Step 96 | Remove the back cover liners

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

(Skip if replacing existing back cover)

Step 97

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

Step 98 | Compare your adhesive

Check that the adhesive matches the frame.

The clear liner should be installed facing the frame.

Step 99 | Apply the new adhesive

Careful placement is essential to avoid misaligned adhesive — take your time.

Peel off and fold the top half of the new adhesive strip from its clear liner.
Align it over the frame, using the corners as reference points.
Securely place the adhesive on the frame.

Step 100

Press the top edge of the adhesive against the using the flat end of a spudger or your fingers.

Step 101

Slowly lay the remaining adhesive over the phone's perimeter, working from the edges inwards.

Continue peeling away the clear liner to expose more of the adhesive.

Step 102

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

Step 103

Use a spudger to pry up the segmented tab in the bottom right corner of the large blue liner.

Lift the tab and peel off the large blue liner to expose the secondary liner.
If adhesive peels up with the liner, gently lay it back on the frame and secure it using the flat end of a spudger.

Step 104 | Reconnect the back cover cable

Do not force the back cover cable connector into place.

Hold the back cover in position or use props to support it.
Reconnect the back cover cable carefully, repositioning and retrying if necessary.

Step 105 | Reinstall the top bracket

Reattach the top bracket clip to the logic board by inserting it back into its designated slot.

Align the screw hole of the bracket with its corresponding hole on the logic board.

Step 106

Insert a Torx Plus 3IP driver and drive in the 3.0 mm-long screw securing the top bracket.

Step 107 | Remove the secondary liner

Use the spudger tip to gently pry the segmented tab.

The target area is located at the top right corner of the secondary liner.

Step 108

Peel off the secondary liner to expose the adhesive.

If any adhesive peels up with the liner, gently lay it back in place.
Use the flat end of a spudger to secure it.

Step 109 | Secure the back cover

Press down on the back cover to secure it to the frame.

Step 110

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

Alternatively, use a hair dryer or heat gun to lightly heat the edges of the back cover for a stronger bond.
Allow the phone to sit for several hours for adhesive cure.