Google Pixel Fold Outer Screen Replacement - Google Pixel Fold

Step 1 | Safety Precautions

Do not start repair with a fully charged battery — risk of fire.

Allow the battery to drain below 25% before proceeding.
Power button must be pressed until completely off.
Unplug all cables and disconnect any accessories.

Step 2 | Heat the bottom edge

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

Make sure the iOpener is hot before applying.

Use caution when handling heated objects, as they can cause burns.

Step 3 | Adhesive information

Never insert your opening pick beyond the dark black border surrounding the screen.

Note that the adhesive is located under this border.
Insert your pick only up to the edge of the border during screen removal.

Step 4 | Insert an opening pick

Avoid applying excessive force or using tools that could further damage the phone.

Apply a suction cup near the center of the bottom edge and pull up firmly to create a gap between the screen and frame.
If needed, apply heat to aid in removal.
Alternatively, use clear packing tape or strong adhesive-backed tape for extra grip.

If all else fails, superglue can be used as a last resort but handle with care and avoid damaging surrounding components.

Step 5 | Separate the bottom adhesive

Slide an opening pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick in the bottom right corner.

Step 6 | Heat the right edge

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

Step 7 | Separate the bottom right adhesive

Hold the opening pick at the bottom right corner and rotate it gently.
This should help loosen and separate the adhesive.

Step 8 | Separate the right adhesive

Place a new opening pick at the bottom right corner.
Guide the opening pick toward the top right corner to break the adhesive bond.
Leave the opening pick in place, positioned at the top right corner.

Step 9 | Heat the top edge

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

Step 10 | Separate the top right adhesive

Position the opening pick at the top right corner.
Rotate it slowly to loosen the adhesive.

Step 11 | Separate the top adhesive

Insert a new opening pick into the top right corner.

Slide the pick toward the top left corner to break the adhesive.

Step 12 | Heat the left edge

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

Step 13 | Separate the top left adhesive

Be extremely cautious when handling the sharp corner, as it is prone to damage.

Apply sufficient heat and maneuver your pick in a flat position against the screen.
Rotate the pick around the top left corner while maintaining gentle pressure on the adhesive.

Step 14 | Separate the left adhesive

Insert a new opening pick in the top left corner.

Slide the opening pick toward the bottom left corner.
The adhesive will begin to separate.

Step 15 | Separate the bottom left adhesive

Be extremely careful around the sharp corner — excessive force or sudden movement may cause damage.

Apply sufficient heat and maintain a gentle touch while working near the corner.
Align your pick as closely as possible to the screen's surface.
Rotate the opening pick around the bottom left corner, maintaining a smooth motion to separate the adhesive.

Step 16 | Adhesive information

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

Use a plastic spudger or similar tool to pry up one edge of the strip.
Gently work the tool along the length of the strip, separating it from the surrounding material.
Continue this process until the adhesive is completely separated from the phone's casing.

Step 17 | Heat the top right corner

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

Select a suitable location on the top-right corner of the screen.
Place the iOpener against the selected area and let it remain for 2 minutes.

Step 18 | Insert an opening pick

Insert a pick along the right edge of the screen, just above the top right corner.

Push the pick under the screen until it's fully seated, but do not lose control of the tool.

Step 19 | Separate the adhesive

Risk of screen damage: work carefully, applying more heat as needed.

Twist the opening pick back and forth to separate the adhesive.
If separation is not felt, reapply heat or adjust the pick's angle.

Step 20 | Reposition the screen

Separate the screen from the frame, using an opening pick for any remaining adhesive.

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.
Let the screen rest next to the phone before proceeding.

Step 21 | Unfasten the bottom bracket

Keep track of each Torx Plus screw's location for reinstallation.

Remove the five 2.5 mm Torx Plus screws from the bottom bracket using a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver.
Standard Torx T3 or T4 bits can also be used; ensure they fit snugly to avoid stripping.

Step 22 | Remove the bottom bracket

Remove the bottom bracket using tweezers or your fingers.

Reassemble by placing the bottom bracket into its alignment pegs.
Refasten the bottom bracket securely.

Step 23 | Disconnect the flip battery

Avoid prying against the battery.

Angle your spudger under the left or right edges of the press connector.
Pry up the flip battery press connector using a spudger's flat end.

When reattaching, align carefully and press down on one side until it clicks, then repeat on the other. Do not press in the middle, as this may cause pin damage.

Step 24 | Disconnect the screen

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

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

Pry up gently to disconnect the screen press connector.

Step 25 | Remove the screen

The Pixel's screen is extremely fragile and can be damaged with minor scratches or dents.

Remove the screen from the device carefully.
Grip the screen by its edges to prevent damage.
Place the screen on a soft, lint-free cloth to avoid scratches and dents during handling.

Step 26 | Reassembly information

Reassemble by following these steps:

Use tweezers to remove large chunks of adhesive from the screen's perimeter.
Remove any remaining adhesive on the phone's frame, including the top right small strip, if reusing it intact and sticky.
Use a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol (>90%) to clean off any residual adhesive.

If using double-sided tape (like Tesa Tape), ensure you have custom cut adhesive strips first, as it may cause damage or poor adhesion.