Google Pixel Fold Base Front Camera Replacement - Google Pixel Fold

Step 1 | Safety Precautions

Let the battery discharge below 25% charge before commencing this repair, as a fully charged battery may ignite during damage.

Power down the device completely.
Disconnect all connected cables.

Step 2 | Heat the bottom edge

Place the phone on a clean surface, back glass facing up.

Apply an iOpener to the bottom edge of the back glass for two minutes.

Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate-but exercise extreme caution to avoid damaging displays and/or internal batteries.

Step 3 | Anti-Clamp instructions

Using the Anti-Clamp: skip to step 6 for an alternate method.

Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the Anti-Clamp's arms.
Unfold your phone and slide the Anti-Clamp arms over the left edge of the back glass, below the Google "G" logo.

Position suction cups carefully: avoid the inner screen bezel to ensure proper adhesion.

Place one suction cup on the front and one on the back near the bottom edge of the phone.
Squeeze the cups together to apply suction to the desired area.

For smooth surfaces, use tape to create a grippier surface; for cracked glass, use packing tape to aid adhesion.

Step 4

Place an object under your phone, such as a box or stack of books.

Position the phone between the Anti-Clamp's arms so it rests level.
Hold the blue handle forward to lock the arms in place.
Anti-Clamp Handle: Turn clockwise 360 degrees or until the cups start to stretch.

Ensure the suction cups remain aligned with each other. If they begin to slip out of alignment, detach and realign the arms to avoid misalignment issues.

Step 5

Insert an opening pick into the gap under the back glass.

If the Anti-Clamp doesn't create a sufficient gap, apply more heat and rotate the handle a quarter turn.
Crank no more than a quarter turn at a time, waiting one minute between turns.

The Anti-Clamp and time will do the work for you. Do not over-tighten.

Step 6 | Insert an opening pick

Applying too much pressure can cause damage or shattering.

Attach a suction cup near the center of the bottom edge of the back glass.
Pull up firmly to create a gap between the back glass and frame.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.

If difficulty is experienced, apply more heat to the edge before retrying.

If the back glass is severely cracked, cover it with clear packing tape for better suction.
Alternatively, use very strong adhesive instead of a suction cup or superglue it in place.

Step 7 | Separate the bottom adhesive

Inserting the opening pick deeper than 3.5 mm risks damaging internal components.

Slide the opening pick back and forth along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the bottom left corner before proceeding.

Step 8 | Heat the left edge

Apply a iOpener to the left edge of the back glass and heat it for 2 minutes.

Step 9 | Separate the bottom left adhesive

Position the opening pick at the bottom left corner and rotate it to loosen the adhesive.

Step 10 | Separate the left adhesive

Position another opening pick at the bottom left corner.
Guide this pick towards the top left corner, prying apart the adhesive as you go.
Leave the opening pick in place before proceeding.

Step 11 | Heat the top edge

Apply a iOpener to the top edge of the back glass and heat it for 2 minutes.

Step 12 | Separate the top left adhesive

Hold the opening pick in place near the top left corner and rotate it slowly to break the adhesive's seal.

Step 13 | Separate the top adhesive

Insert a third opening pick into the top left corner.
Slide it toward the top right corner to loosen the adhesive.

Step 14 | Heat the right edge

Apply a iOpener preheated according to manufacturer's instructions to the right edge of the back glass for 2 minutes.

Step 15 | Separate the top right adhesive

Be careful when approaching the sharp corner, as it is prone to damage.

Apply sufficient heat and exercise gentle care around the corner during this step.
Position your pick flat against the back glass.
Rotate the opening pick around the top right corner to begin separating the adhesive.

Step 16 | Separate the right adhesive

Insert a fourth opening pick into the top right corner.
Slide the pick toward the bottom right, separating the adhesive.

Step 17 | Separate the bottom right adhesive

The sharp corner is extremely fragile; use caution when handling it.

Apply sufficient heat and handle the area with care, keeping the pick as flat against the back glass as possible.
Rotate your pick around the bottom right corner to separate the adhesive.

Step 18 | Reposition the back glass

Ensure the back glass is still connected to the phone via a cable.

The back glass should be separated from the frame at this stage.
If there's resistance around the edges, use an opening pick to separate any remaining adhesive.

Lift the left edge of the back glass and swing it over the right edge of the phone.

Place the back glass beside the phone on its right side.

Step 19 | Unfasten the middle bracket

Keep track of each screw for reassembly.

Use a T3 or T4 Torx bit for Torx Plus screws (T3IP and larger compatible).
Apply constant, downward force to avoid stripping when turning the screw.

Note that standard Torx bits may work with Torx Plus screws but can lead to stripping if not matched correctly.

Remove the two middle bracket screws using a Torx Plus 3IP driver.

Step 20 | Remove the middle bracket

Use tweezers or your fingers to pull the middle bracket toward the left edge of the phone and release its clip.

Remove the middle bracket.
During reassembly, reinsert the middle bracket clip under its slot in the frame before aligning the screw holes.

Step 21 | Disconnect the back glass cable

Use a spudger to disconnect the back glass cable from the motherboard.

To reconnect, align the connector carefully with its socket on the motherboard.

Press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat for the other side. Do not press in the middle.

Misaligned connectors can cause permanent damage to the pins.

Step 22 | Remove the back glass

Remove the back glass.

Step 23 | Reassembly information

Remove large chunks of adhesive from the back glass and frame using tweezers.

Use isopropyl alcohol (>90%) with a lint-free cloth to remove remaining adhesive residue.

Follow the guide for custom-cut adhesive strips or proceed to the next step.

Alternatively, secure the back glass with double-sided tape (e.g. Tesa Tape).

Step 24 | Reposition the graphite sheet

The graphite sheet is fragile and lightly adhered; handle with care when peeling.

Peel the bottom of the graphite sheet towards the top until you can access the bottom bracket.

During reassembly:

If the graphite sheet was completely removed, replace it according to the guide.
To secure the new graphite sheet, use double-sided tape (e.g. Tesa Tape) or custom cut adhesive strips for the antenna.

Step 25 | Remove the screw cover

Remove the screw cover using tweezers or a clean fingertip.

Step 26 | Unfasten the bottom bracket

Remove the bottom bracket screws using a Torx Plus 3IP driver.

The screws are 5 in total and 3.1 mm long.
Make sure to use the correct size and type of driver for this task.

Step 27 | Remove the bottom bracket

Release the bottom bracket by pulling it towards the bottom edge of the phone.

Pull the bottom bracket using tweezers or your fingers to release its clip.
Remove the bottom bracket.

Reinsert the bottom bracket clip under the logic board slot before securing it with screws, ensuring proper alignment.

Step 28 | Disconnect the base battery

Be careful not to damage the press connector — risk of short circuit.

Disconnect both battery connectors, one for each half of the phone.
Use a spudger point to pry up and release the base battery cable press connector.

Step 29 | Remove the tape

Remove the grey conductive tape from the bottom interconnect cable.

Step 30 | Disconnect the flip battery

Accidental contact can damage the logic board.

Pry up the flip battery connector with a spudger point.
Disconnect both connectors to prevent accidental contact.
The bottom interconnect press connector should also be disconnected.

Step 31 | Reassembly information

Remove the bottom interconnect cable conductive tape's protective liner.

Apply the sticky side of the tape to the bottom interconnect connector, ensuring it covers and bridges the logic board.

Step 32

Press down conductive tape using a spudger or your fingers.

Pull tab out with tweezers or your fingers to expose the tape.

Step 33 | Unfasten the top bracket

Remove the top bracket by unscrewing the two Torx Plus 3IP screws, each with a length of 2.8 mm.

Step 34 | Remove the top bracket

Move the top bracket towards the left edge to disengage its retaining clips.

Pull out the top bracket.
When reinstalling, insert the clips into their designated slots before aligning screw holes.

Step 35 | Disconnect the front camera

Insert the tip of a spudger under the bottom right corner of the front camera press connector.

Pry carefully to avoid damaging surface-mounted components
Once disconnected, set the front camera press connector aside.

Step 36 | Heat the front camera

Apply heat from an iOpener to the front camera for 2 minutes.

The front camera may be mildly adhered to its frame, but should separate easily with applied heat.

Step 37 | Remove the front camera

Grasp the front camera near its connector, as close to the body as possible.

Do not press on the press connector's pins, as they may bend.

Pull straight up to release the adhesive and remove the front camera.

Reused adhesive must still be intact and sticky during reassembly.

If necessary, replace with custom cut strips following this guide.
Alternatively, use Tesa Tape for temporary securing with double-sided tape.