Google Pixel Fold Flip Battery Replacement - Google Pixel Fold

Step 1 | Safety Precautions

Let your battery drain below 25% capacity — a fully charged battery may ignite during repairs.

Power down the device completely.
Disconnect all connected cables.

Step 2 | Remove the SIM card tray

Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or a straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole.

Press firmly, but avoid damaging the tray — risk of deformation.

Continue pressing until the SIM card tray is ejected.

Step 3 | Heat the bottom edge

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

Step 4 | Adhesive information

Risk of damage to screen and internal components: do not insert pick beyond the dark black border.

Insert opening pick under the dark black border surrounding the screen.
Only go as deep as the border, avoiding any further insertion to prevent damage.

Step 5 | Insert an opening pick

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

Pull up with strong, steady force to create a gap between the screen and frame.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.

This process may be difficult for older phones. If stuck, apply more heat and try again.

If the screen is badly cracked, cover it with clear packing tape to aid suction cup adhesion or use very strong tape as an alternative.

Step 6 | Separate the bottom adhesive

Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge of the device to loosen the adhesive.
Remove the opening pick, leaving it at the bottom right corner for now.

Step 7 | Heat the right edge

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

Step 8 | Separate the bottom right adhesive

Insert the opening pick at the bottom right corner and rotate it to loosen the adhesive.

Step 9 | Separate the right adhesive

Insert a new opening pick into the bottom right corner.

Slide the opening pick towards the top right corner, separating the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the top right corner before proceeding.

Step 10 | Heat the top edge

Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the screen for 2 minutes.

Step 11 | Separate the top right adhesive

Insert the opening pick into the top right corner and rotate it to loosen the adhesive.

Step 12 | Separate the top adhesive

Insert a new opening pick into the top right corner.

Slide it toward the top left corner to break its seal and separate the adhesive.

Step 13 | Heat the left edge

Heating the display can cause damage.

Apply the iOpener to the left edge of the screen.
Leave it in place for exactly two minutes.

Step 14 | Separate the top left adhesive

Fragile corners require gentle handling.

Apply plenty of heat and position the pick with a flat surface towards the screen.
Rotate the pick around the top left corner to pry apart the adhesive.

Step 15 | Separate the left adhesive

Insert a new opening pick at the top left corner of the device.

Slide the opening pick toward the bottom left corner, separating the adhesive as you go.

Step 16 | Separate the bottom left adhesive

Be extremely cautious around the sharp corner, which is highly prone to damage.

Apply plenty of heat and handle the area with care.
Position your pick as flat against the screen as possible.
Rotate the opening pick around the bottom left corner while maintaining a gentle touch.

Step 17 | Adhesive information

Locate the adhesive strip securing the screen near the top right corner.

Gently pry up one edge of the adhesive strip using a thin tool or your fingers.
Continue to separate the adhesive from the phone body, working slowly and carefully.
The entire adhesive strip should now be detached from the screen.

Step 18 | Heat the top right corner

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

Step 19 | Insert an opening pick

Insert a strong opening pick into the gap between the screen and the frame on the top right side.

Aim for the right edge of the screen, near the top corner.
Push the pick as far under the screen as possible without losing your grip.

Step 20 | Separate the adhesive

Risk of screen damage exists — work with care.

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

Step 21 | Reposition the screen

Check if the screen is separated from the frame. If there's resistance around the edges, use an opening pick to remove remaining adhesive.

Do not disconnect the cable connecting the screen to the phone yet.

Swing the left edge of the screen over the right edge of the phone.

The screen will rest next to the phone. Proceed with caution.

Step 22 | Unfasten the bottom bracket

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

For Torx Plus screws, use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver. For standard Torx bits, use the same size or one larger (e.g., T3 with 3IP Torx Plus screws).
Apply consistent downward force to prevent stripping when removing screws.

Do not mix up screw sizes and types during disassembly.

Remove the five 2.5 mm Torx Plus 3IP screws securing the bottom bracket using a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver.

Step 23 | Remove the bottom bracket

Remove the bottom bracket using tweezers or your fingers.

Reassemble with the bottom bracket seated on its two alignment pegs.
Refasten the bottom bracket securely.

Step 24 | Disconnect the flip battery

Do not pry against the battery.

Position your spudger under the left or right edges of the press connector.
Use a flat-end spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the flip battery press connector.

To reattach, align and press one side until it clicks, then repeat on the other. Avoid pressing in the middle to prevent pin bending.

Step 25 | Disconnect the screen

Locate the screen press connector and position a spudger under its short edge, facing downwards.

Be precise in your insertion point to avoid damaging surface-mounted components on the logic board.

Pry gently with the spudger to disconnect the screen press connector.

Step 26 | Remove the screen

Remove the screen.

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

Grip the screen by its edges when handling it to prevent damage.
Place the screen on a soft, lint-free cloth in your work area to avoid scratching or denting it.

Step 27 | Reassembly information

During reassembly, perform the following:

Tweezers are required to remove big chunks of adhesive from the perimeter of the reused screen.
Repeat for any remaining adhesive on the frame, including small patches like the top right adhesive strip.

Do not reuse a sticky or damaged top right adhesive.

Isopropyl alcohol ( >90%) and a lint-free cloth are necessary to remove any remaining adhesive residue.
Follow the guide to replace screen adhesive if necessary.
As an alternative, use double-sided tape, such as Tesa Tape, to secure the screen to the frame if custom cut adhesive strips are not available.

Step 28 | Disconnect the bottom interconnect cable

Use a spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the bottom interconnect cable press connector.

Step 29 | Unfasten the lower board

Be careful not to lose the 2.2 mm screw securing the lower board.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove this screw.
A nearby magnet may stick to it, so be prepared to handle it carefully.
If necessary, use tweezers to hold the screw in place while starting to turn the driver.

Step 30 | Secure the cable

Keep the bottom interconnect cable out of the way by hand or use tape with light adhesive.

Step 31 | Remove the lower board

Use a spudger to gently pry up the lower board from its recess in the frame.
Remove the lower board.

Step 32 | Reassembly information

Locate the left alignment peg on the device's casing.

Slide the left edge of the lower board into the left alignment peg until it clicks.
Position the right edge of the board over its corresponding right alignment peg.

Push down firmly to engage the spring connectors, ensuring secure attachment of the lower board.

Step 33 | Heat the battery cable

Apply heat carefully to avoid thermal damage.

Prepare an iOpener.
Apply the iOpenter to the battery cable for two minutes.
The adhesive should loosen; proceed with removal.

Step 34 | Separate the adhesive

Insert an opening pick between the battery and its connector to break the adhesive.
Use tweezers or your fingers to lift the battery up, exposing the underlying stretch-release adhesive tab.

Step 35 | Adhesive information

Identify six stretch release adhesive strips securing the battery to the frame.

The three along the left edge are extremely hard to remove; work slowly and avoid pulling them at steep angles.
The three along the bottom require moderate effort to remove.

Step 36 | Peel up the tabs

Do not puncture or bend the battery as it may leak hazardous chemicals or catch fire.

Use tweezers to carefully peel off the black pull tabs from the frame, allowing you to grip them with your fingers.
Some black tabs may not be adhered and can be left intact.

Step 37 | Remove the stretch release adhesive

Slowly pull each stretch release adhesive strip out at a low angle, giving them time to stretch and un-stick from under the battery.

You can also wrap an adhesive strip around a spudger for a more consistent pull.

If any strips break off, try to retrieve them with your fingers or tweezers, then continue pulling (do not pry under the battery).

If you cannot retrieve a strip, remove as much adhesive as possible and proceed to the next step for an alternate method.

Do not pry under the battery — risk of damaging internal components.

Step 38 | Apply isopropyl alcohol

Check if all six stretch release adhesive strips separated cleanly.

If yes, skip to the next section.
Use a tool to avoid puncturing or bending the battery, as this may cause it to leak chemicals or catch fire.
Apply a few drops of high concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol in the gap between the frame and the left edge of the battery.

Step 39 | Tilt the phone

Position the phone at an angle, allowing the isopropyl alcohol to seep underneath the battery.

Be patient and wait for exactly 1 minute for the adhesive to be sufficiently softened.

Step 40 | Insert an opening pick

Risk of chemical leakage or fire if the battery is punctured or bent.

Apply a suction cup to the right edge of the battery, as close to the center as possible.
Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the battery and the frame.
Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Step 41 | Rotate the pick

Adjust the opening pick to position its long edge within the gap.

Step 42 | Pry up the battery

Apply strong, steady pressure with the suction cup while using an opening pick to pry up the battery.

If excessive resistance is encountered, add more isopropyl alcohol and attempt separation again.
The adhesive may require multiple cycles of alcohol application and prying before yielding.

Step 43 | Remove the battery

Remove any remaining tape from the bottom interconnect cable.

Lift the battery out of its recess and remove it completely.

If the adhesive is still intact and sticky during reassembly, you can reuse it.
Otherwise, refer to the guide for replacing the adhesive with custom cut strips.

If no custom cut adhesive strips are available, use double-sided tape like Tesa Tape to secure the battery to the frame.