How to Apply New Flip Battery Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold

Introduction

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Use this guide to replace the flip battery adhesive in your Google Pixel Fold following a repair.

Follow this guide to remove the flip battery, if you haven't done so already.

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Apply a few drops of highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) to the frame.
Use the flat end of a spudger and tweezers to remove the remaining adhesive residue from the frame.
Wipe off any remaining isopropyl alcohol with a lint-free or microfiber cloth.

Be careful with this step, as it's easy to stick the adhesive in the wrong spot. Take your time and work slowly.
Apply the adhesive strips to their respective spots on the frame.
Make sure the black tabs on the left-most adhesive strip don't overlap where the screen adhesive sits.

Use a spudger, or your fingers, to press down the three adhesive strips to adhere them.
Fold over the black tabs on the left-most adhesive strip onto the frame.

Reconnect the battery cable temporarily to make sure the battery is aligned properly.
Place the battery in its recess, making sure to align it as close to the top edge of the recess lip as possible.
Press down on the battery to adhere it to the frame.
Make sure the battery is disconnected before continuing your repair.