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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement

Introduction

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Use this guide to replace the lower board in your Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

What you need

  1. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Prepare your phone for disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Let your phone's battery drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged lithium‑ion battery may catch fire if damaged.

    • Unplug all cables from your phone and completely power it down.

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  2. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 2, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 2, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Apply a suction cup to the screen, 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 screen and the frame.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap.

    • If your screen is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may allow the suction cup to adhere. Alternatively, very strong tape may be used instead of the suction cup. If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the screen.

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  3. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the adhesive: step 3, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the adhesive: step 3, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Separate the adhesive: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • During the next four steps, don't insert your opening pick deeper than 3 mm to prevent damaging internal components.

    • Optionally, you can measure and mark your opening pick 3 mm from the tip to help you visualize the length.

    • Slide the opening pick around the bottom right corner and up the right edge of the screen to separate the adhesive.

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  4. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the pick around the top right corner and stop before the front camera.

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  5. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the opening pick out so only the tip is under the screen.

    • Slide the opening pick across the top edge of the screen until you're past the front camera.

    • Push your pick to its original depth before continuing.

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  6. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the opening pick around the top left corner and stop about two‑thirds down the left edge of the screen.

    • Don't slide the pick any farther, or you risk damaging the display cable.

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  7. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the opening pick out to a 2 mm depth and rotate the pick around the bottom left corner to separate the remaining adhesive.

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  8. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Don't fully remove the screen yet, as it's still connected to the phone by a cable.

    • At this point, the screen should be free from the frame. If there's still resistance around the edges, use an opening pick to separate any remaining adhesive.

    • Lift the right edge of the screen and swing it over the left edge of the phone, like opening a book.

    • Prop up the screen with your suction handle or a clean, sturdy object.

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  9. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the display cable bracket screw: step 9, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the display cable bracket screw: step 9, image 2 of 2
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    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

    • While the Pixel 9 Pro Fold uses Torx Plus screws, standard Torx bits also work. Use the same size or one size larger (T3 or T4 Torx bits with 3IP Torx Plus screws) and apply constant, downward force to prevent stripping.

    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to remove the 2.2 mm‑long screw securing the display cable bracket.

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  10. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Conductive tape secures the display cable bracket to the frame.

    • Use a spudger, or your fingers, to lift the display cable bracket enough to access the press connector underneath.

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  11. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Disconnect the display cable: step 11, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Disconnect the display cable: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the display cable press connector.

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  12. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the screen: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the screen off the frame and remove it.

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  13. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the battery bracket screw: step 13, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the battery bracket screw: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to remove the 2.0 mm‑long screw securing the battery bracket.

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  14. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 14, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Conductive tape secures the battery connector bracket to the lower board.

    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to move the battery bracket out of the way of the battery press connector.

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  15. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

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  16. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the bottom interconnect cable bracket screws: step 16, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the bottom interconnect cable bracket screws: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to remove the two 2.2 mm‑long screws securing the bottom interconnect cable bracket.

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  17. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the bottom interconnect cable bracket: step 17, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the bottom interconnect cable bracket: step 17, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the bottom interconnect cable bracket: step 17, image 3 of 3

    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the bottom interconnect cable bracket from the lower board.

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  19. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Disconnect the bottom interconnect cable: step 18, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Disconnect the bottom interconnect cable: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a spudger under the right edge of the bottom interconnect cable press connector.

    • Don't insert your spudger anywhere else, as you risk dislodging surface‑mounted components.

    • Pry up and disconnect the bottom interconnect cable.

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  20. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the SIM card tray: step 19, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the SIM card tray: step 19, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the SIM card tray: step 19, image 3 of 3

    • Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole and press firmly to eject it.

    • Remove the SIM card tray.

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  21. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reposition the bottom interconnect cable: step 20, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reposition the bottom interconnect cable: step 20, image 2 of 2

    • During the next step, you'll need to hold the bottom interconnect cable out of the way. Alternatively, you can use tape with a light adhesive, like painter's tape, to secure the cable to the side of the phone.

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  22. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the lower board: step 21, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the lower board: step 21, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the lower board: step 21, image 3 of 3

    • Use the tip of a spudger to lift up the top right corner of the lower board and unclip it from the frame.

    • Remove the lower board.

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  23. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, End of disassembly: step 22, image 1 of 1

    • Congratulations on completing disassembly! The remaining steps will show you how to reassemble your device.

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  24. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reinstall the lower board: step 23, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reinstall the lower board: step 23, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reinstall the lower board: step 23, image 3 of 3

    • Press the bottom edge of the lower board against the frame at a downward angle to engage its metal spring.

    • Press the board flat to the frame, making sure the screw holes are aligned.

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  25. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reinsert the SIM card tray: step 24, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reinsert the SIM card tray: step 24, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reinsert the SIM card tray: step 24, image 3 of 3

    • While holding the lower board in place, reinsert the SIM card tray.

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  26. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reconnect the bottom interconnect cable: step 25, image 1 of 1

    • Reconnect the bottom interconnect cable press connector.

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  27. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reinstall the bottom interconnect cable bracket: step 26, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reinstall the bottom interconnect cable bracket: step 26, image 2 of 2

    • Place the bottom interconnect cable bracket on the lower board and align its screw holes.

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  28. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 27, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 27, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to install the two 2.2 mm‑long screws securing the bottom interconnect cable bracket.

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  29. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reconnect the flip battery: step 28, image 1 of 1

    • Reconnect the flip battery press connector.

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  30. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reinstall the flip battery bracket: step 29, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reinstall the flip battery bracket: step 29, image 2 of 2

    • Lay the flip battery bracket over the press connector and align the screw holes.

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  31. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 30, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 30, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to install the 2.0 mm‑long screw securing the battery bracket.

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  32. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the old adhesive: step 31, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Remove the old adhesive: step 31, image 2 of 2

    • If your outer screen adhesive at the bottom left corner isn't sticky anymore, follow the next four steps to replace it. Otherwise, skip the next four steps.

    • Use a spudger, or your fingers, to remove the old bottom left outer screen adhesive.

    • Use isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and a coffee filter or a microfiber cloth to remove any adhesive residue.

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  33. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Compare your new adhesive: step 32, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Compare your new adhesive: step 32, image 2 of 2

    • Before removing any liners, check if the bottom left outer screen adhesive matches the frame.

    • The clear liner should face the frame.

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  34. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Apply the new adhesive: step 33, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Apply the new adhesive: step 33, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Apply the new adhesive: step 33, image 3 of 3

    • Peel the bottom left outer screen adhesive off its clear liner to expose the adhesive.

    • Put the adhesive into place on the frame.

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  35. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 34, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 34, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to press along the adhesive strip to adhere it to the frame.

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  36. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Apply the new adhesive: step 35, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Apply the new adhesive: step 35, image 2 of 2

    • Before removing any liners, check if the perimeter outer screen adhesive matches the frame.

    • The clear liner should face the frame.

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  37. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 36, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 36, image 2 of 2

    • Be careful during this step, as it's easy to stick the adhesive in the wrong spot. Take your time and work slowly.

    • Peel away the top half of the new adhesive strip from its clear liner and keep it folded.

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  38. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 37, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 37, image 2 of 2

    • Align the top half of the adhesive over the frame, using the corners as reference points.

    • Place the adhesive on the frame.

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  39. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 38, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 38, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 38, image 3 of 3

    • Use the flat end of a spudger, or your fingers, to press down the top edge of the adhesive and adhere it to the frame.

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  40. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 39, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 39, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 39, image 3 of 3

    • While peeling away the rest of the clear liner, slowly lay the rest of the adhesive over the perimeter of the phone.

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  41. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 40, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 40, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 40, image 3 of 3

    • Use the flat end of a spudger, or your fingers, to press down the rest of the adhesive and adhere it to the frame.

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  42. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 41, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 41, image 2 of 2

    • Use the tip of a spudger to pry up the segmented tab on the bottom left corner of the large blue liner.

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  43. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 42, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 42, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 42, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the tab and peel off the large blue liner to expose the secondary liner.

    • If any of the adhesive starts to peel up with the liner, gently lay it back on the frame and use the flat end of a spudger to secure it to the frame.

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  44. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reconnect the outer screen: step 43, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reconnect the outer screen: step 43, image 2 of 2

    • Support the screen with your hand or prop it up on something sturdy.

    • Reconnect the outer screen cable press connector.

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  45. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reinstall the outer screen cable bracket: step 44, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Reinstall the outer screen cable bracket: step 44, image 2 of 2

    • Reinsert the outer screen cable bracket clip under the frame and align its screw hole.

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  46. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 45, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 45, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to install the 2.2 mm‑long screw securing the display cable bracket.

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  47. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Expose the adhesive: step 46, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Expose the adhesive: step 46, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Expose the adhesive: step 46, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the blue liner from the bottom left outer screen adhesive strip.

    • While holding the screen above the frame, separate one of the secondary liner's pull tabs at the bottom left corner.

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  48. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 47, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 47, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 47, image 3 of 3

    • Still holding the screen, peel off the secondary liner to expose the adhesive.

    • If any of the adhesive starts to peel up with the liner, gently lay it back on the frame and use the flat end of a spudger to secure it to the frame.

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  49. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Secure the outer screen: step 48, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement, Secure the outer screen: step 48, image 2 of 2

    • Align the outer screen over the frame and press it into place.

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  50. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 49, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Lower Board Replacement: step 49, image 2 of 2

    • Press along the perimeter of the outer screen to adhere it to the frame.

    • Optionally, you can use a hair dryer or heat gun to lightly heat the edges of the back cover and create a stronger bond.

    • Let the phone sit a few hours for the adhesive to cure.

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Conclusion

Congratulations on completing your repair!

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Answers Community for help.

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