How to Replace Google Pixel Fold Bottom Speaker – DIY Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 33 Steps
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Ready to give your Google Pixel Fold a new voice? This easy-to-follow guide will walk you through replacing that tired old bottom speaker. Feel the groove with a fresh sound! And if you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
– Turn off your phone completely and disconnect any cables.
Step 2
Want to use heat to help you loosen that pesky adhesive? You can! Just be careful, though, because too much heat can be a real bummer for your device’s display or battery. Use a hairdryer, heat gun, or hot plate with caution. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you can always schedule a repair.
– Let’s get started! Lay your phone down on a nice, clean surface with the back glass facing up.
– Grab that iOpener and warm up the bottom edge of the back glass for two minutes. It’s like giving your phone a little spa treatment!
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Step 3
The next three steps introduce the Anti-Clamp, a nifty little tool we’ve created to make opening your device a breeze. If you’re not using the Anti-Clamp, feel free to jump ahead three steps for another method.
Want to master the Anti-Clamp like a pro? Check out our handy guide for all the details!
Ensure that the suction cup on the inner screen is avoiding the bezel, as it needs a clean grip to stick just right.
If you’re finding your phone a bit too slippery for the Anti-Clamp to latch onto, a bit of tape can help create a better surface. In case of cracks, packing tape can work wonders in helping those suction cups get a firm hold.
– Give that blue handle a little tug backwards to unleash the Anti-Clamp’s awesome arms.
– Open up your phone all the way and slide those Anti-Clamp arms over the left side of the back glass, just below that cool logo.
– Get those suction cups in position near the bottom edge of the phone—one on the front, and one on the back.
– Now squeeze those cups together to get a good grip on the area you want to work on.
Step 4
– Put something under your phone like a box or a pile of books, so it stays level between the Anti-Clamp’s arms.
– Push the blue handle forward to lock the arms.
– Twist the handle clockwise a full circle or until the cups start stretching.
– Ensure the suction cups stay aligned. If they slip, detach and realign them.
Step 5
Take it easy and don’t twist more than a quarter turn at a time. Chill for a minute between those turns. Let the Anti-Clamp and a little patience do their magic for you!
If the Anti-Clamp isn’t making a big enough gap, just crank up the heat a little more and give that handle a quarter turn twist. You’ve got this!
– Slide an opening pick into the little gap beneath the back glass. You’ve got this!
– Feel free to skip the next step. No need to overcomplicate things!
Step 6
If your back glass is totally cracked, you might need to get creative with a little clear packing tape to get the suction cup to stick. If tape doesn’t work, try a strong, heavy duty tape instead! If things aren’t working out, you can always give that suction cup a little extra love with some superglue. Just be careful, okay?
Depending on the age of your phone, getting that back glass off might be a little trickier. If you’re having trouble, just keep applying more heat to the edge and try again. If all else fails, you can always schedule a repair.
– First up, grab a suction cup and stick it to the back glass, aiming for a spot near the center of the bottom edge. You’ve got this!
– Give that suction cup a strong, steady pull to create a nice little gap between the back glass and the frame. You’re on the right track!
– Now, slide an opening pick into that gap you just made. Keep it steady and smooth!
Step 7
Hey, be super careful when prying that back glass off with the opening pick – don’t go deeper than 3.5 mm. You don’t want to accidentally damage anything inside, right? We want to make sure your device is in tip-top shape! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
– Gently glide that opening pick back and forth along the bottom edge to help free up the adhesive. You’re doing great!
– Once you’ve got that going, just tuck the opening pick into the bottom left corner and hold tight before moving on!
Step 8
– Give that left edge of the back glass some love with a warm iOpener for a solid two minutes!
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Step 9
– Gently spin the opening pick around that bottom left corner to break free the adhesive. You’ve got this!
Step 10
– You’re doing great! Now, let’s send in a second opening pick to the bottom left corner. Slide it all the way up to the very top left corner, gotta tear apart this adhesive. Oh, and make sure you leave that first pick in place as you continue. You’re on a roll now! If you’re feeling a bit stuck, remember, you can always schedule a repair!
Step 11
– Get that back glass nice and toasty by applying a heated iOpener to the top edge for about two minutes. We want that adhesive to loosen up!
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Step 12
– Give that opening pick a little twirl around the top left corner to break free that sticky adhesive!
Step 13
– Pop in a third opening pick at the top left corner to get things started.
– Slide that opening pick over to the top right corner—let’s separate that sticky adhesive like a pro!
Step 14
– Let’s heat things up! Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the back glass for two minutes.
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Step 15
This corner is a bit of a softie, so treat it with care! Make sure to warm it up nicely and go easy as you work around it during this step. It’s all about that gentle touch! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Tilt your pick so it’s nearly hugging the back glass—that’s the sweet spot!
– Gently wiggle the opening pick around the top right corner to break free that pesky adhesive.
Step 16
– Pop in a fourth opening pick snugly into the top right corner.
– Gently slide that pick down toward the bottom right corner to free up the adhesive like a boss!
Step 17
That corner is a bit of a diva! Treat it with care and give it some warmth—be gentle and take your time as you work around it.
– Time to get fancy with that pick! Angle it nice and flat against the back glass.
– Now, let’s give that adhesive a little twirl. Gently rotate your pick around the bottom right corner to get things moving.
Step 18
Hold up there, partner! Don’t go ripping off that back glass just yet, it’s still got a cable holding on. Let’s be careful and gentle, yeah?
Alright, it’s time to get that back glass off the frame! If you’re feeling a bit of stickiness around the edges, grab an opening pick and gently wiggle it in to break free any stubborn adhesive. You’ve got this!
– Flip the left side of the back glass up and over the right side of the phone.
– Rest the back glass to the right side of the phone before moving on.
Step 19
Remember to keep track of all those tiny screws, you’ll need to put them back in exactly where they came from, like a puzzle for your phone’s insides. It’s like playing a game, just make sure you win!
Hey, we know you’re a pro! The Pixel Fold uses a fancy Torx Plus screw. Don’t worry, a regular Torx bit will work too. Use the same size or go up one size. Don’t forget to apply steady pressure, we don’t want to strip anything.
– Grab your trusty Torx Plus 3IP driver and gently unscrew those two 2.8 mm-long screws holding down the middle bracket. You’ve got this!
Step 20
– Grab some tweezers or use your trusty fingers to gently pull the middle bracket towards the left edge of the phone and pop that clip free.
– Now, go ahead and take out the middle bracket.
– When you’re putting it all back together, make sure to slide the middle bracket clip back into its cozy spot in the frame before you line up those screw holes.
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Step 21
To reattach those connectors, start by carefully aligning them. Press down on one side until you hear that satisfying click, then do the same on the other side. Remember, no pressing down in the middle—let’s keep those pins happy and straight! If things seem a bit off, just take a step back; misalignment can lead to bent pins and that’s not a good look for anyone.
– Gently use the tip of a spudger to lift and disconnect the back glass cable from the motherboard. It’s like giving your device a little hug to help it breathe easier!
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Step 22
– Gently take off the back glass.
