Google Pixel Fold Flip Front Camera Replacement

Risk of explosion: Charge level should not exceed 25%

• Disconnect all cables and fully shut down the device.

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

Do not insert your pick too far, as it may damage the screen and internal components.

• Identify the dark black border surrounding the screen, where the adhesive is located.
• Insert your opening pick only as deep as this border to avoid damaging the screen or internal components.

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

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

Difficulty may vary depending on phone age. Apply more heat if needed, or try alternative methods:

• Clear packing tape for cracked screens
• Strong tape instead of suction cup
• Superglue the suction cup in extreme cases

Insert an opening pick at the bottom edge of the device.

• Slowly slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to break the adhesive bond.
• Leave the opening pick in the bottom right corner before proceeding with further disassembly.

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the screen for 2 minutes.

Rotate the opening pick around the bottom right corner to loosen the 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 place at the top right corner before proceeding.

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the screen for 2 minutes.

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

• Insert an opening pick into the top right corner.
• Slide the pick towards the top left corner to loosen the adhesive.

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

Apply plenty of heat to the area.

• Position your pick with its edge as flat as possible against the screen.
• Rotate the pick around the top left corner while maintaining gentle pressure.

Insert a new opening pick at the top left corner.

• Slide it toward the bottom left corner to break down the adhesive.

Fragile corner: Apply extra heat and handle with care.

• Position the pick flat against the screen for maximum contact.
• Rotate the pick around the bottom left corner, using it to pry apart the adhesive.

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

• Use a tool, such as a credit card or a spudger, to carefully pry the strip away from the phone's casing.
• Gently rock the tool back and forth while applying gentle pressure to loosen the adhesive.
• Continue prying until the adhesive is completely separated from the phone's casing.

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

Insert the opening pick into the right edge of the screen, near the top right corner.

• Push the opening pick as far as possible under the screen while maintaining a secure grip.

Risk of damaging the screen exists during this process.

• Apply gentle, slow motion while twisting the opening pick back and forth to separate the adhesive.
• If separation is not felt, apply additional heat or adjust the pick's angle as needed.

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

Do not remove the screen yet, as it is 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.

Keep track of each screw to ensure it's replaced exactly where it was removed.

• For Torx Plus screws, use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver, or standard Torx bits (T3 or T4) with one size larger bit for 3IP Torx Plus screws.
• Apply constant, downward force when driving to prevent stripping.
• Remove the five 2.5 mm long screws securing the bottom bracket using a screwdriver that fits snugly.

Remove the bottom bracket using either tweezers or your fingers.

• Ensure the bottom bracket is seated on its two alignment pegs during reassembly.
• Refasten securely once aligned.

Avoid prying against the battery — risk of damage.

• Position your spudger at the left or right edge of the press connector.
• Use the flat end to carefully pry up and release the flip battery press connector.

When re-attaching, align pins carefully and click into place on one side, then repeat on the other. Avoid pressing in the middle — risk of pin damage.

Insert spudger point under short edge of screen press connector at bottom.

Avoid damaging surface-mounted components by not prying elsewhere.

• Pry up carefully to disconnect the screen press connector.

The Pixel's screen is extremely fragile and can be damaged easily.

• Remove the screen.
• Grip the screen by its edges when handling to prevent damage.
• Place the screen on a soft, lint-free cloth to prevent scratching or denting during disassembly.

Remove large chunks of screen adhesive from perimeter using tweezers.

• Repeat for adhesive on frame, including small strip at top right.
• Residue can be removed with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and lint-free cloth.

Use custom cut strips or double-sided tape (e.g. Tesa Tape) for secure screen attachment.

• Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove three 2.5 mm long screws securing the top bracket.

Nearby screws may stick to the magnet at the phone's top right corner as you remove them.

• If inserting screws is difficult, use tweezers to hold it in place while screwing in 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.
• Remove the top bracket.

Ensure proper reassembly by aligning the right edge of the top bracket under its lip in the frame before screwing into place.

Do not pry against the battery with a spudger.

• Insert the flat end of a spudger between the top speaker and the bottom edge.
• Twist the spudger to release the adhesive securing the top speaker.
• Remove the top speaker, which is lightly adhered to the frame.

If your original adhesive is damaged or no longer sticky, replace it with a new one or use double-sided tape, such as Tesa Tape.

Use the flat end of the spudger to pry up and release the top interconnect cable's press connector.

Slide the upper board down until separated from the frame.

• Do not proceed without separating the boards first — potential damage.

• Remove the upper board entirely.
• During reassembly, ensure proper alignment with the peg before attaching anything to the upper board.

Support the upper board with one hand.

• Pry up and disconnect the front camera press connector using the flat end of a spudger.
• Remove the front camera.