Google Pixel Fold Volume Button Replacement - Google Pixel Fold

Step 1 | Safety Precautions

Charged batteries can be hazardous when damaged; allow the battery to discharge below 25% first.

Power down your phone completely and disconnect all charging cables.

Step 2 | Heat the bottom edge

Place phone face-up on smooth surface.

Apply heat to bottom edge of back glass using iOpener for two minutes.

Alternatively, use a heat gun or hot plate, but take caution: extreme heat may damage display or batteries.

Step 3 | Anti-Clamp instructions

For complete instructions on using the Anti-Clamp, refer to this guide.

If not using the Anti-Clamp, 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 back glass edge below the Google "G" logo.
Position suction cups near the bottom edge: one on the front, one on the back. Be cautious not to touch the bezel with the inner screen suction cup.

For smooth surfaces, use tape to create extra grip or for cracked glass, apply packing tape for better suction adherence.

Squeeze the suction cups together to secure the desired area.

Step 4

Position a flat object under your phone to ensure it rests level between the Anti-Clamp's arms.

Pull the blue handle forward to lock the arms in place.
Turn the handle clockwise by 360 degrees or until the suction cups start to stretch.

Make sure the suction cups remain aligned; if they slip out of alignment, detach and realign the arms before proceeding.

Step 5

Insert an opening pick into the gap under the back glass.

If the Anti-Clamp doesn't create a sufficient gap, apply more heat to the area and rotate the handle a quarter turn.

Don't crank more than a quarter turn at a time, and wait one minute between turns.

Step 6 | Insert an opening pick

Apply a suction cup as close to the center of the bottom edge as possible.

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.

Difficulty may vary depending on your phone's age. If struggling, apply more heat and try again.

For badly cracked back glass, cover it with clear packing tape for better suction cup adhesion.
Alternatively, use strong tape instead of the suction cup or superglue it to the broken glass as a last resort.

Step 7 | Separate the bottom adhesive

Do not insert the opening pick deeper than 3.5 mm when separating the back glass adhesive.

Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge, moving it back and forth to separate the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the bottom left corner before proceeding.

Step 8 | Heat the left edge

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

Step 9 | Separate the bottom left adhesive

Insert and rotate a persistent pick at the bottom left corner to gently pry the adhesive loose.

Step 10 | Separate the left 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 continuing.

Step 11 | Heat the top edge

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

Step 12 | Separate the top left adhesive

Hold the opening pick at the top left corner.
Rotate it slowly to loosen the adhesive.

Step 13 | Separate the top adhesive

Insert a third opening pick into the top left corner.
Slide it toward the top right corner to start separating the adhesive.

Step 14 | Heat the right edge

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the back glass for exactly two minutes.

Step 15 | Separate the top right adhesive

Separate the adhesive carefully, rotating a pick around the top right corner.

Angle your tool so it's as flat as possible to the back glass.
Be gentle and use plenty of heat when working near this fragile area.

Step 16 | Separate the right adhesive

Insert a fourth opening pick into the top right corner.
Slide the pick toward the bottom right, working to separate the adhesive.

Step 17 | Separate the bottom right adhesive

Be extremely careful when approaching the sharp corner, as it is prone to damage.

Apply sufficient heat and maintain a delicate touch while working near the corner.
Position your pick flat against the back glass for optimal leverage.
Rotate the pick around the bottom right corner, gradually separating the adhesive.

Step 18 | Reposition the back glass

Leave the back glass connected by its cable.

The back glass should be separated from the frame.

If edges show resistance, use an opening pick for remaining adhesive separation.

Swing left edge of back glass over right phone edge.
Place back glass to right side of phone.

Step 19 | Unfasten the middle bracket

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

For this repair, standard Torx bits (T3 or T4) can be used with Torx Plus screws.
To remove the middle bracket's screws, use a Torx Plus 3IP driver and apply constant downward force to prevent stripping.
Remove the two 2.8 mm-long screws.

Step 20 | Remove the middle bracket

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

Remove the middle bracket.
During reassembly, insert the middle bracket's clip under its slot in the frame before aligning the screw holes.

Step 21 | Disconnect the back glass cable

Use a spudger to pry up the back glass cable from the motherboard.

To re-attach, carefully align the connector and press down on one side until it clicks into place.

Repeat this process for the other side, but do not press down in the middle of the connector.

Misaligned connectors can cause damage to the pins.

Step 22 | Remove the back glass

Remove the back glass.

Step 23 | Reassembly information

Using the wrong adhesive or incorrect reassembly techniques can lead to a faulty seal and screen damage.

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

Use isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher) and a lint-free cloth to remove residual adhesive.

Replace back glass adhesive with custom cut strips.
Otherwise, use Tesa Tape or equivalent double-sided tape for temporary adhesion.

Step 24 | Reposition the graphite sheet

The graphite sheet is very fragile; handle it carefully when peeling.

Peel the bottom of the graphite sheet toward the top of the phone until you can access the bottom bracket.
Use your hands or tape with light adhesive to keep the graphite sheet out of the way.

During reassembly: if the graphite sheet was completely removed, replace it as per this guide.

If custom cut adhesive strips are not available for the antenna, use double-sided tape (e.g. Tesa Tape) to secure the graphite sheet to the logic board.

Step 25 | Remove the screw cover

Remove the screw cover using tweezers or a clean fingertip.

Step 26 | Unfasten the bottom bracket

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP driver and use it to unscrew the five 3.1mm long screws holding the bottom bracket in place.

Step 27 | Remove the bottom bracket

Release the bottom bracket's clip using tweezers or your fingers.

Slide the bottom bracket toward the phone's bottom edge.
Remove the bottom bracket.

During reassembly, ensure the clip is seated under its slot before aligning screw holes.

Step 28 | Disconnect the base battery

Disconnect both battery packs from the phone.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to release the base battery connector.

Step 29 | Remove the tape

Remove the grey conductive tape from the bottom interconnect cable.

Step 30 | Disconnect the flip battery

Never touch the capacitor terminals — risk of electric shock.

Use a point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the flip battery connector.
Pry up and disconnect the bottom interconnect press connector using a point of a spudger.

You must disconnect both connectors to avoid accidental contact with the logic board, which could cause damage.

Step 31 | Reassembly information

Remove the new conductive tape from its liner.

Ensure the sticky side adheres directly to the bottom interconnect connector, spanning across the logic board.

Step 32

Press the conductive tape in place with a spudger or your finger.

Pull on the tab with tweezers or your finger to expose the tape.

Step 33 | Disconnect the ultra wideband antenna

Remove the tape covering the graphite sheet.

Pry up the ultra wideband antenna press connector using the point of a spudger.
Disconnect the ultra wideband antenna press connector.

Step 34 | Separate the adhesive

Locate the ultra-wideband antenna attached to the graphite sheet.

Slide a plastic opening pick under the antenna to release its adhesive.

Step 35 | Remove the ultra wideband antenna

Peel up the ultra wideband antenna and remove it.

Only use the original adhesive if still sticky and intact; otherwise, replace it according to the replacement guide.

If no custom cut adhesive strips are available, use Tesa Tape or similar double-sided tape to secure the antenna to the logic board.

Step 36 | Separate the adhesive

Insert the opening pick at the top edge of the graphite sheet, sliding it under the thermal insulator adhesive to loosen its bond.

Step 37 | Remove the graphite sheet

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

Continue peeling until the remaining adhesive is completely separated.
Remove the graphite sheet.

Step 38

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

Step 39 | Remove the bottom speaker

Never pry against the battery with a spudger, as it may be damaged.

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the battery and the bottom speaker.
Twist the spudger to release the adhesive securing the bottom speaker.
Remove the bottom speaker from its position.

During reassembly, use existing adhesive only if it remains intact and sticky. Otherwise, replace it according to this guide.

Alternatively, secure the speaker with double-sided tape, such as Tesa Tape.

Step 40 | Disconnect the fingerprint sensor

Risk of damage to small surface-mounted components on the logic board. Prying against the logic board is strongly advised against.

Use a pointed spudger to lift up and disconnect the fingerprint sensor press connector.

Step 41 | Remove the tape

Remove the tape cover from the top interconnect cable.

Step 42 | Reassembly information

Remove new conductive tape from liner.

Avoid touching electrical components.
Apply sticky side to press connector, ensuring it bridges the logic board.
Press down conductive tape with a spudger or your fingers.
Pull tab with tweezers or fingers to expose tape.

Step 43 | Unfasten the top interconnect cable

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP driver and unscrew:

The 2.8 mm-long screw.
The 2.5 mm-long screw.

Step 44 | Disconnect the top interconnect cable

Identify the press connector, which includes the metal bracket.

Do not attempt to separate the bracket from the connector.

Pry up the top interconnect cable press connector using a spudger's pointed end.

Step 45 | Disconnect the inner screen

Avoid damaging small surface-mounted components on the logic board.

Use a spudger's flat end to lift and disconnect the inner screen press connector.
Maintain the inner screen cable at a 90° angle above the right phone edge before proceeding.

Step 46 | Unfasten the top bracket

Remove the two screws (2.8mm long) using a Torx Plus 3IP driver.

Step 47 | Remove the top bracket

Push the top bracket toward the left side and release its clips.
Take out the top bracket.

During reassembly, ensure top bracket clips fit into frame slots before aligning screw holes.

Step 48 | Separate the adhesive

Be gentle when handling the 5G mmWave antenna to avoid damaging it.

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

If your original adhesive is still intact, you can reuse it during reassembly.

Use custom cut adhesive strips or double-sided tape (such as Tesa Tape) to secure the antenna.

Step 49 | Disconnect the front camera

Locate the bottom right corner of the front camera press connector.

spudger under this corner, taking care to avoid other components.

Pry up and disconnect the front camera press connector carefully.

Step 50 | Heat the front camera

Loosen the front camera from the frame.

Apply moderate heat using an iOpener for two minutes, evenly spreading it across the front camera.

Alternatively, use a hair dryer or heat gun at a low setting to avoid overheating the phone. Do not concentrate heat on one area.

Step 51 | Remove the front camera

Use tweezers to grasp the front camera near its connector.

Avoid pinching the press connector's pins to prevent bending.
Pull straight up to separate the adhesive and remove the front camera.

When reassembling, if your adhesive remains intact and sticky, you can reuse it. Otherwise, replace the adhesive as described in this guide.

Alternatively, use double-sided tape like Tesa Tape to secure the front camera if custom cut adhesive strips are unavailable.

Step 52 | Unfasten the logic board

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP driver, then use it to unscrew two screws.
First, remove a 2.8 mm-long screw located in the top left corner.
Next, remove a 2.5 mm-long screw situated near the bottom right corner.

Step 53 | Tape the cables

Use painter's tape with light adhesive to secure the cables:

Fingerprint sensor cable
Top interconnect cable
Inner screen cable

Avoid folding cables at sharp angles, which can damage them.

Step 54 | Release the logic board

Insert the flat edge of a spudger into the top of the logic board, near the front camera recess.

Pry up gently to release the logic board from its upper alignment peg.

Step 55 | Remove the logic board

Be cautious when handling the fragile logic board with many cutouts.

Grip the top of the logic board with your fingers.
Lift upward while pulling gently toward the right edge to release the bottom clip.
Feel for resistance from the white bracket and thermal paste, lifting slowly until it clears its slot.
Once free, lift straight up to remove from lower alignment peg.

Avoid yanking the logic board if stuck.

Step 56 | Reassembly information

Remove old thermal paste from the logic board using the flat end of a spudger.

Clean the area with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and either a coffee filter or a lint-free cloth
Repeat for thermal paste on the

Follow proper reapplication technique to prevent overheating issues.

Logic board: use the flat end of a spudger to spread new thermal paste evenly, matching original application.

Step 57

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

Press the USB-C port down with your finger until the orange rubber gasket is level.

Avoid twisting or pinching the rubber gasket.

Press the bottom of the logic board over its lower alignment peg and engage its spring connectors.

Step 58

Push the logic board toward the bottom edge and press it firmly into its lower metal clip.

Step 59

Locate the white logic board bracket and press down to secure it under the frame's edge.

Step 60

Ensure all cables are above the logic board before securing it back into place.

Tape any loose cables if not already done, to avoid trapping them during work.
Press down on the white logic board bracket while pushing the logic board against the left edge of the phone.
Position the logic board over the upper alignment peg.
Press down firmly to secure the logic board.

Step 61 | Reposition the cable

Peel the fingerprint sensor cable away from the frame using a gentle prying motion.

Separate the adhesive by moving the cable away from the side of the frame.
Once separated, move the cable over the left edge of the phone.

Step 62 | Separate the adhesive

Insert an opening pick between the button bracket board and the frame.

Adhesive can damage if not handled properly, so work carefully.

Position the board over its alignment pegs during reassembly.
Reapply adhesive to secure the board in place.

Step 63 | Unfasten the button bracket

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver with three 2.3mm-long screws.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver.
The button bracket has three small screws (2.3mm long).

Step 64 | Remove the button bracket

Insert the point of the spudger into the recess and gently pry the button bracket free.

Once loose, carefully remove the button bracket.

Step 65 | Remove the volume button

Push the volume button pegs out using the point of a spudger.
You may need to alternate pegs a few times for complete separation.
Remove the volume button.

Step 66 | Reassembly information

Position the volume button pegs in their corresponding slots.

Ensure each peg is seated correctly before proceeding.
Press the pegs through the frame firmly.