Google Pixel Fold Base Vibrator Replacement

Ensure the battery is critically low (below 25%) to prevent damage during repair.

Power down your phone completely and disconnect all charging cables.

Place phone on smooth surface with back glass facing up.

• Apply iOpener to bottom edge of back glass for 2 minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate (but be cautious of potential damage).

Extreme heat can harm displays and/or internal batteries.

Make sure you're using the Anti-Clamp correctly, as an improper setup may cause damage.

• Use the Anti-Clamp or skip ahead three steps 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, below the Google "G" logo.

Incorrect suction cup placement can cause damage or improper removal.

• Position one suction cup on the front near the bottom edge, and one on the back.
• Avoid touching the inner screen's bezel with the suction cup; it won't stick properly.

A slippery surface may require additional preparation to ensure proper removal.

• Use tape to create a grippier surface if necessary.
• Apply packing tape to cracked glass for better suction cup adhesion, if needed.

Place an object under your phone, such as a box or stack of books, to support it while between the Anti-Clamp's arms.

• Pull the blue handle forward to lock the arms in place.
• Turn the handle clockwise for 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 before proceeding.

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, waiting one minute between turns.

• Continue this process until a sufficient gap is created.

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

• Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the back glass and frame.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap.

The process may be more difficult for older phones; try applying more heat if needed.

Consider using clear packing tape, strong tape, or superglue to enhance suction cup adhesion when dealing with a badly cracked back glass.

Do not insert the opening pick deeper than 3.5 mm when separating the back glass adhesive, as you risk 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 continuing.

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

Insert an opening pick into the bottom left corner and rotate it slowly to loosen the adhesive.

Insert a second opening pick at the bottom left corner.

• Slide the opening pick toward the top left corner to separate the adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick in the top left corner before proceeding.

Heat the iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the back glass for 2 minutes.

Insert an opening pick at the top left corner and rotate it to break the adhesive seal.

Insert a third opening pick into the top left corner.

• Slide the opening pick toward the top right corner.
• The adhesive should now start to separate.

Place a iOpener along the right edge of the back glass and apply heat for 2 minutes.

Be extremely cautious when handling this delicate corner.

• Apply plenty of heat and manipulate the opening pick with gentle care.
• Position the pick as flat as possible against the back glass.
• Rotate the pick around the top right corner to break the adhesive's bond.

• Insert a fourth opening pick at the top right corner.
• Slide it towards the bottom right corner to break the adhesive bond.

Apply sufficient heat, then carefully maneuver a pick tool near the sharp corner.

• Align the pick with the back glass for optimal surface contact.
• Rotate the pick around the bottom right corner to release the adhesive.

Do not fully remove the back glass yet, as it remains connected by a cable.

• Separate the back glass from the frame at this stage.
• If there's remaining adhesive around the edges, use an opening pick to complete separation.
• Swing the left edge of the back glass over the right edge of the phone.
• Lay the back glass alongside the right side of the phone before proceeding further.

Keep track of each screw throughout this repair.

• When reassembling, ensure that each screw returns to its original location exactly.

Using the wrong size or applying excessive force can damage screws or strip their heads.

• To remove the middle bracket's two screws, use a Torx Plus 3IP driver and constant downward force with a T3 or T4 Torx bit (one size larger than required).
• The middle bracket's screws are 2.8 mm long.

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

• Release its clip.
• Remove the middle bracket.

Reinsert the middle bracket clip under its slot in the frame before aligning the screw holes to avoid damaging the phone's frame.

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

• To reattach the cable connector, carefully align it with the motherboards socket and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side.

Avoid pressing in the middle or misaligning the connector, as this can cause the pins to bend and result in permanent damage.

Remove the back glass.

During reassembly:

• Remove big chunks of adhesive from the back glass perimeter using tweezers.
• Repeat for any remaining adhesive on the frame.

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

Do not reuse old adhesive strips, replace with custom cut ones or use double-sided tape like Tesa Tape as an alternative.

The graphite sheet is fragile — handle with care.

• Peel the bottom of the graphite sheet toward the top, keeping it out of the way with your hands or light adhesive tape.
• The graphite sheet is lightly adhered to the logic board.

During reassembly:

• If completely removed, replace the graphite sheet.
• Use Tesa Tape or double-sided tape to secure it to the logic board (instead of custom cut adhesive strips).

Remove the black screw cover from the top screw of the bottom bracket.

• Use tweezers or a clean fingernail to carefully pull it off.

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

• The screws are 5 in number and have a length of 3.1 mm.

• Pull the bottom bracket toward the bottom edge of the phone using tweezers or your fingers and release its clip.
• Remove the bottom bracket.
• During reassembly, insert the bottom bracket clip under its slot in the logic board, then align the screw holes.

Disconnect both battery packs, one on each side of the phone.

• Pry up and release the base battery cable press connector using a spudger point.

Remove the grey conductive tape from the bottom interconnect cable.

Disconnecting the cables ensures the logic board is protected from accidental contact.

• Pry up and disconnect the flip battery connector using a spudger.
• Separate the bottom interconnect press connectors in the same manner.

Replace the flip battery:

• Ensure the flip battery is securely seated in its compartment.
• Flip battery terminal must make contact with bottom interconnect connector.

Incorrect installation may cause connectivity issues or damage to components.

• Apply new conductive tape to the bottom interconnect connector, ensuring it bridges the logic board.
• Remove liner from the conductive tape before applying.

• Press down the conductive tape using a spudger or your fingers.
• Pull the tab with tweezers or your fingers to expose the tape.

Insert an opening pick at the top edge of the graphite sheet to break the thermal insulator adhesive bond.

Peel the graphite sheet away from the logic board using a gentle prying motion.

• Continue peeling until you can easily remove the graphite sheet.
• Dispose of the graphite sheet properly to prevent damage or contamination.

Use tweezers to remove any remaining adhesive from the logic board.

Avoid prying against the battery with a spudger to prevent damage.

• Insert the flat end of a spudger between the battery and the bottom speaker.
• Twist the spudger to release the adhesive holding the bottom speaker.
• Remove the bottom speaker.

If reusing old adhesive, ensure it is intact and sticky.

• For reassembly with existing adhesive, follow these steps: [link to replace adhesive guide]
• Otherwise, use custom cut adhesive strips or substitute with Tesa Tape double-sided tape for secure speaker attachment.

Avoid damaging small surface-mounted components by prying gently with a spudger.

• Lift the fingerprint sensor press connector using the point of a spudger
• Disconnect the connector carefully.

Remove the tape from the top interconnect cable.

Remove the new conductive tape from its liner.

• Apply the sticky side to the press connector, ensuring contact with the logic board.

• Press down firmly on the conductive tape using a spudger or your fingers.

• Use tweezers or your fingers to pull the tab and expose the tape.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to remove the two screws.

• Remove the 2.8mm-long screw.
• Remove the 2.5mm-long screw.

Do not attempt to separate the metal bracket from the press connector.

• Pry up the top interconnect cable press connector using a spudger.

Careful: risk of damaging small components on the logic board.

• Lift the inner screen press connector using a spudger's flat end.
• Migrate the inner screen cable to a 90° angle above the phone's right edge.

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP driver and loosen the two screws with 2.8 mm length.

• Target the middles bracket screws.
• Loosen them using a firm grip on the Torx Plus 3IP driver.

Release the top bracket by pulling it towards the left edge.

• Pull down on the top bracket to release its clips.
• Remove the top bracket.

Make sure top bracket clips are under their slots during reassembly, before aligning screw holes.

Locate the 5G mmWave antenna on the frame.

• Insert a spudger between the frame and the right edge of the 5G mmWave antenna.
• Pry carefully to separate the adhesive.

If your original adhesive is still intact, you can reuse it. Otherwise, replace it according to this guide.

• As an alternative, use a piece of Tesa Tape, or other double-sided tape, to secure the antenna.

Insert the spudger into the bottom right corner of the front camera press connector.

Be careful not to touch other areas, as you risk damaging surface-mounted components on the logic board.

• Pry up on the spudger and disconnect the front camera press connector.

Remove the front camera from the frame by applying heat.

• Use an iOpener and apply it to the front camera for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer or heat gun, but avoid overheating the phone.
• Spread heat evenly — do not concentrate on one spot.

Use tweezers to carefully grasp the front camera connector near its body.

• Avoid pinching the press connector's pins, as bending them can occur.
• Pull straight up to release the adhesive and remove the front camera.
• During reassembly: if your original adhesive remains intact, you may reuse it; otherwise, replace with new adhesive according to this guide.

If custom adhesive strips are not available, use double-sided tape (e.g., Tesa Tape) for temporary front camera installation.

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP driver

• Two screws: one 2.8mm and one 2.5mm, respectively.
• Logic board screw 1: near top left corner.
• Logic board screw 2: near bottom right corner.

Apply painter's tape with light adhesive to secure the cables in place.

• Cable management: Fingerprint sensor cable.
• Cable management: Top interconnect cable.
• Cable management: Inner screen cable.

Avoid folding cables at sharp angles to prevent damage.

Insert the flat end of a spudger into the space between the logic board and the rear casing near the front camera.

Pry gently upward to release the logic board's top edge from its upper alignment peg.

Handle with care: fragile logic board and multiple cutouts.

• Grip top of logic board with fingers.
• Lift upward, pulling gently toward right edge to release bottom clip.
• Clear slot in frame for white bracket, feel resistance from thermal paste.
• Once clear, lift straight up to remove lower alignment peg.
• Remove the logic board.

Scrape off existing thermal paste from logic board with spudger

• Use isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and a coffee filter or lint-free cloth to clean residue.
• Repeat cleaning process for frame's thermal paste.

Follow reassembly guide for proper thermal paste application.

Clean logic board with spudger, spreading new thermal paste evenly to match original spread.

Insert the USB-C port into its cutout at a shallow angle.

• Press down on the USB-C port until the orange rubber gasket is level with its cutout.
• The rubber gasket should not be twisted or pinched.
• Press the bottom of the logic board over its lower alignment peg.
• Engage the spring connectors on the logic board.

Press the logic board into its lower metal clip while pushing it towards the bottom edge.

Press down firmly on the white logic board bracket until it fits snugly under the edge of the frame.

Ensure all cables are above the logic board. If not taped, do so now.

• Hold white logic board bracket while pushing logic board against left edge.
• Position logic board over upper alignment peg.
• Press down to secure logic board.

Remove any tape holding the graphite sheet in place.

• Use the tip of a spudger to carefully pry up the ultra wideband antenna press connector.

Insert an opening pick between the ultra wideband antenna and graphite sheet.

• Gently pry up the antenna using the opening pick.
• The antenna should now be separated from its adhesive.

Peel up the ultra wideband antenna and remove it.

• If reassembling, you can reuse existing adhesive if still sticky and intact.

• If adhesive is not usable, follow replacement guide for new adhesive.

• For secure attachment, use double-sided tape, such as Tesa Tape, in absence of custom cut adhesive strips.

Extreme heat can damage the displays and/or internal batteries.

• Apply an iOpener to the base vibrator for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but exercise caution.

• Insert the flat end of a spudger between the vibrator and the frame.
• Twist the spudger to create a gap in the area.
• Push the flat end of the spudger into the created gap.

Separating the base vibrator adhesive may damage its surface.

• Pry up and separate the base vibrator from its adhesive using a flat tool.
• Remove the base vibrator once it's detached.

To reuse or replace the adhesive, follow these steps:

• Check if your original adhesive is still intact and sticky. If so, you can reuse it.
• Replace the adhesive with custom cut strips, following the guide's instructions.

As a temporary solution, use double-sided tape (e.g., Tesa Tape) to secure the vibrator to the frame if you don't have custom cut adhesive strips.