Google Pixel Fold Detune Board Replacement

The device must be powered off and disconnected from all cables before proceeding, as a charged battery can cause a fire hazard.

• Allow the battery to drain below 25% before initiating the repair.
• Press the power button to fully turn off the phone and then unplug any connected cables.

Apply heat from an iOpener to the bottom edge of the screen for 2 minutes.

Insert the opening pick no deeper than the dark black border surrounding the screen to avoid damaging the screen and internal components.

• Note the location of the adhesive under the dark black border surrounding the screen.
• Insert the opening pick as deep as the border only during the screen removal procedure.

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

• Pull up on the suction cup with strong force to create a gap between the screen and frame.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap.
• Apply more heat if necessary, especially for older phones.

Badly cracked screens may require covering with clear packing tape before applying the suction cup.

• As a last resort, you can use strong tape instead of the suction cup or superglue it to the screen.

Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to loosen the adhesive.

• Continue until the adhesive is separated.
• Leave the opening pick in the bottom right corner.

Apply iOpener to the right edge of the screen and heat for 2 minutes.

Rotate the opening pick around the bottom right corner to pry apart the adhesive.

• Insert a new opening pick into the bottom right corner.
• Slide the opening pick toward the top right corner to separate the adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick in the top right corner before proceeding.

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

Insert the opening pick into the top right corner and rotate it gently.

Be careful not to apply too much pressure, which may damage the screen's coating.

• Insert a new opening pick into the top right corner.
• Slide the pick toward the top left corner, separating the adhesive.

Apply a iOpener with heat to the left edge of the screen for 2 minutes.

Apply sufficient heat to minimize stress on the delicate corner.

• Position the pick as flush against the screen as feasible.
• Gently rotate the pick around the top left corner, working to detach the adhesive.

• Insert a new opening pick into the top left corner.
• Slide it towards the bottom left corner, separating the adhesive.

Work carefully around the fragile corner, applying sufficient heat.

• Pick should be parallel to the screen.
• Rotate the pick near the bottom left corner to loosen the adhesive.

Locate the adhesive strip at the top right corner of the phone.

• Apply gentle heat using a hair dryer or heat gun to loosen the adhesive.
• Pry the adhesive strip away from the screen with a sparse tool.
• Continue prying until the adhesive strip is completely removed.

Apply heat from an iOpener to the top-right corner of the screen for 2 minutes.

Insert a opening pick at the top right corner of the right screen edge.

• Push the opening pick underneath the screen until it reaches maximum depth, carefully maintaining control to avoid losing hold.

Risk of screen damage — work carefully.

• Twist the opening pick back and forth to separate the adhesive.
• If no separation, apply more heat or adjust the pick's angle.

Separate the screen from the frame using an opening pick for remaining adhesive if necessary.

Do not remove the screen yet as it's still connected by a cable.

• Swing the left edge of the screen up and over the right edge of the phone.
• Allow the screen to rest next to the phone before proceeding further.

Keep track of each screw for reassembly.

• Identify and label all removed screws.
• For removal, use a T3 Torx, T4 Torx, or equivalent with the correct Torx Plus size (e.g., T3 with 3IP screws).
• Apply constant downward force to avoid stripping when using non-Torx Plus bits.
• Remove five 2.5 mm-long screws securing the bottom bracket with a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver.

Remove the bottom bracket using either tweezers or your fingers.

Ensure the bottom bracket sits in both alignment pegs during reassembly to prevent misalignment.

Avoid prying against the battery.

• Position your spudger at a 45-degree angle under the left or right edges of the press connector.
• Use the flat end to pry and release the flip battery press connector.

When re-attaching: Align carefully, then press down on one side until it clicks. Repeat on the other side. Do not press in the middle.

Insert the point of a spudger under the short edge of the screen press connector facing the bottom of the phone.

• Pry up carefully to disconnect the screen press connector.

Be cautious not to insert your spudger anywhere else, as you risk damaging surface-mounted components on the logic board.

Remove the screen.

• Grip the screen by its edges when handling.
• Place the screen on a soft, lint-free cloth to prevent damage.

The back of the Pixel's screen is fragile and can be damaged by small scratches or dents.

Reusing your screen? Use tweezers to scrape off large chunks of adhesive from the screen perimeter.

• Repeat for any remaining adhesive on the frame, including the top right small strip.
• If the top right adhesive is still sticky and intact, you can reuse it.

Do not attempt to use a reusable adhesive — risk of poor screen fit and damage.

Remove any remaining adhesive residue using isopropyl alcohol (90%+) and a lint-free cloth.

• If you don't have custom cut adhesive strips, use Tesa Tape or similar double-sided tape to secure the screen.

Double-sided tape may compromise phone durability and water resistance.

The magnet on the top right corner may attract nearby screws.

• Remove the three Torx Plus 3IP screws securing the top bracket using a screwdriver.
• If necessary, use tweezers to hold the screw in place while inserting the first few threads.

Locate the flip vibrator attached to the underside of the top bracket.

• Pull the top bracket toward the left edge of the phone to separate it from its recess in the frame.
• Remove the top bracket.

During reassembly, ensure the top bracket's right edge is seated under its lip in the frame before aligning screw holes to prevent damage or misalignment.

Locate the detune board's metal clip at the bottom.

• Insert the flat end of a spudger under the clip.
• Twist the spudger to release the board from its clip.
• Remove the detune board.

Angle the detune board downwards.

• Press the board against the right edge of the frame, engaging the spring connector.
• Press downward to slot the board into its clip and secure it to the frame.