DIY Guide: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 91 Steps

This nifty repair guide is crafted for you to help replace the logic board in your Pixel 9 Pro Fold. While we love sharing our knowledge, this guide isn’t officially associated with any big names. Ready to dive in? If you hit a snag, don’t hesitate to schedule a repair!

Step 1

– First things first, unplug all those cables from your phone and give it a nice, cozy shutdown. It’s like tucking it in for a little nap!

Step 2

– Stick that suction cup right on the back cover, aiming for the sweet spot near the bottom edge.

– Hold your phone steady with one hand, and give that suction cup a confident, smooth tug to pop a little space between the back cover and the frame.

– Slide your opening pick into the gap you just created—nice and easy!

Step 3

– Gently peel off the suction handle from the back cover, like you’re giving it a little hug goodbye.

– Take that trusty opening pick and slide it around the bottom left corner, then up the left edge of the back cover to break free the adhesive’s grip. You’ve got this!

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  1. Suction HandleGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 4

– Keep that pick gliding around the top left corner and smoothly across the top edge of the back cover. You’re doing great!

Step 5

– Gently glide your pick along the right edge and around the bottom right corner to free up the last bits of adhesive. You’ve got this!

Step 6

– Alrighty then, let’s give it a little heave-ho and lift that bottom edge of the back cover. Now, give it a little spin and swing it over to the top edge. It’s like a magic trick, you’ve got to see it to believe it!

– Now, let’s prop this fella up with your trusty suction handle or a nice, sturdy object there. Make sure that cable stays comfy and doesn’t look all strangled and uncomfortable, alright? Y’know, it’s all about cable comfort!

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  1. Suction HandleGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 7

– Grab your trusty Torx Plus 3IP driver and give that 3.0 mm-long screw holding the top bracket a little spin to the left. You got this!

Step 8

– Grab your tweezers or use your fingers to gently tug the top bracket upwards, freeing it from its clip.

– Now, go ahead and remove that top bracket. You’re doing great!

Step 9

– Sneak your spudger’s tip under the bottom edge of the back cover cable press connector.

– Lift and unplug the back cover cable with a smooth move.

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  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 10

– Gently pop off the back cover from the frame and set it aside.

Step 11

– Grab your Torx Plus 3IP driver and unscrew the two 3.0 mm-long screws holding the base battery bracket in place. Easy peasy!

Step 12

– Grab those tweezers or just use your fingers to gently tug the base battery bracket down towards the bottom of the phone. This will help you pop it out of its cozy little clip.

– Now, go ahead and take out that base battery bracket!

Step 13

– First, let’s shine some light and have a peep under the hood (where the ‘spirit’ lives). Locate that base battery press connector and follow its shiny gold marker. Then, with your trusty spudger, gently pry up that sucker and disconnect! Give that bad boy some breathing room – well, not the bad boy, the battery connector. You know what they say: when in doubt, make a spark!

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  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 14

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently lift up the USB-C port board cable connector. It’s a simple move to disconnect it, so go ahead and give it a go!

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  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 15

– Grab your trusty Torx Plus 3IP driver and let’s get to work! Carefully unscrew those two 3.0 mm-long screws holding the vibrator bracket in place. You’ve got this!

Step 16

– Grab those trusty tweezers or use your fingers to gently lift the vibrator bracket off the frame and set it free!

Step 17

– Here’s an antenna maneuver: grab your angled tweezers, pick up one end of the black cable connector on the USB-C board.

– With confident flair, lift it straight up to disconnect the cable.

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  1. Angled TweezersGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 18

– Alright, time to take out those screws holding the inner front camera bracket in place! Grab your trusty Torx Plus 3IP driver and give those two little 2.6mm screws a spin.

Step 19

– Grab those handy tweezers, or use your fingers if you’re feeling daring, and gently lift the inner front camera bracket up towards the left side of the phone to pop those clips free.

– Now, go ahead and remove the inner front camera bracket with care!

Step 20

– Feeling adventurous? Use a spudger to play superhero and disconnect the inner front camera press connector!

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  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 21

– Grab your trusty spudger and cleverly slide the point underneath the inner front camera. Give it a gentle nudge to break free the adhesive that’s keeping it stuck to the frame.

– Once you’ve got it free, go ahead and pop out the inner front camera!

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  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 22

– Gently slide the flat end of a spudger underneath the ultra wideband antenna to break free the adhesive foam that’s keeping it cozy with the frame.

– Now, grab those tweezers or your trusty fingers and give the antenna a little lift to detach it from any leftover sticky bits.

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  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 23

– Grab your trusty Torx Plus 3IP driver and let’s get those two 3.0 mm screws out of the ultra wideband bracket. You’ve got this!

Step 24

– While gently keeping the ultra wideband antenna out of the way, give the bracket a little tug toward the bottom of the phone to pop those clips loose.

– Now, go ahead and take out the ultra wideband bracket.

Step 25

– Grab your Torx Plus 3IP driver and unscrew that 3.0 mm-long screw holding the interconnect cable bracket in place. Easy peasy!

Step 26

– Grab your tweezers or use your fingers to gently tug the bracket towards the right edge of the phone—this will pop the clip loose.

– Now, go ahead and remove that bottom interconnect cable bracket. Easy peasy!

Step 27

– Grab your Torx Plus 3IP driver and remove that 3.0 mm‑long screw holding the inner display cable bracket in place. Let’s get this done!

Step 28

– Grab your tweezers or use those nimble fingers of yours to gently tug the inner display cable bracket towards the left edge of the phone, freeing it from its clip.

– Now, go ahead and remove that inner display cable bracket—you’ve got this!

Step 29

– Get ready to flex those problemin’ fingers, pals! Time to befriend that stubborn display press connector. Looking for a little guidance to fearlessly disconnect that inner display cable? Imagine it’s a friendly little game of bumper ‘cables’! Yep, your display cable is lovable and eager to play along. Come on, you got this! And hey, if things get a little trickier and you need some help, we got your back. No worries, we’re always here to lend a hand. Pay a friendly visit to schedule a repair if that’s what you need!

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  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 30

– Give it another go! Disconnect those top and bottom interconnect cable press connectors by gently prying them next to the shiny gold markers. You’ve got this!

Step 31

– Gently peel off the graphite sheet from the bottom speaker, letting the adhesive naturally separate.

Step 32

– Keep peeling that graphite sheet away from the logic board to free up the last bits of adhesive. You’re doing great!

Step 33

– Grab your trusty tweezers or just use your fingers to gently peel off that yellow tape from the side button cable ZIF connector. It’s like unwrapping a present!

– Set that tape aside for now; you’ll want it back during reassembly, so keep it safe!

Step 34

– Gently use the tip of a spudger or your trusty fingernail to pop up the locking tab on the ZIF connector for the side button cable. You’ve got this!

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  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 35

– Grab those angled tweezers and gently coax the side button cable out of its snug little home. You’ve got this!

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  1. Angled TweezersGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 36

– Gently slide the tip of your spudger in there and give the 5G mmWave antenna a little nudge to lift it away from the frame. Make sure to separate it carefully from the thermal pad while you’re at it!

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  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 37

– Grab your trusty Torx Plus 3IP driver and let’s get to work on those screws holding the logic board in place:

– First up, we have one little screw that’s 2.2 mm long—easy peasy!

– Next, you’ll find two slightly bigger screws, each measuring 2.6 mm—you’re doing great!

Step 38

– Hey! So you’re gonna wanna insert that handy-dandy flat end of your spudger under the top left corner of the logic board, right beside the inner front camera cutout. Once it’s in, give it a gentle nudge and you should be able to grip the top edge. That’s it, you’re doin’ great!

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  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 39

– Gently lift the top of the logic board out of its cozy frame and set it free.

– Carefully flip the logic board over and place it on a clean surface, ready for its next adventure.

Step 40

– Grab your spudger and gently scrape off the chunky bits of old thermal paste from the frame—think of it as peeling off a sticker.

– Dab a bit of high-strength isopropyl alcohol (90% or more) on any stubborn paste remnants—it’s like magic eraser juice.

– Polish it off with a coffee filter or lint-free cloth for a squeaky-clean finish. If you’re stuck, you can always schedule a repair.

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  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 41

– Time to give the bottom of the logic board the same thermal paste TLC you just did. You’ve got this!

Step 42

– Way to go on finishing the disassembly! Now, let’s dive into the next steps to get your device all put back together and ready for action.

Step 43

– Dot the motherboard with five small beads of thermal paste, placing them where the old paste was.

Step 44

– Gently slide the logic board back into its spot in the frame, ensuring all cables are free and clear—no squished wires allowed!

Step 45

– Grab your trusty Torx Plus 3IP driver and let’s get those screws in place to secure the logic board:

– One screw that’s 2.2 mm long, just the right size!

– And two more screws, each measuring 2.6 mm long, to keep everything snug and secure!

Step 46

– Grab those angled tweezers and gently nudge the side button cable back into its cozy little slot. Easy peasy!

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  1. Angled TweezersGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 47

– Gently flip that locking tab down and give it a light press until you hear that satisfying click—it’s locked and ready to roll!

Step 48

– Grab that yellow tape and lay it gently over the ZIF connector and its cable. You’ve got this!

Step 49

– Start by peeling away the clear liner from your shiny new graphite sheet, revealing the sticky goodness on the top half.

– Next, carefully position the upper half of that graphite sheet right over the logic board and gently lay it down in place.

Step 50

– Give that upper half of the graphite sheet a gentle press with your finger to snugly fasten it to the logic board. You’re doing great!

Step 51

– Peel away the blue liner from the bottom of the graphite sheet to reveal the sticky goodness underneath.

Step 52

– With a little finesse, drag your finger gently from the center of the graphite sheet right over to the adhesive spot on the loudspeaker. This will help you flatten the graphite sheet and stick it down nice and snug!

Step 53

– Grab that handy pull tab at the top of the graphite sheet and gently peel away the remaining liner. You’re almost there!

Step 54

– Now, hook up those display cables – the inner one and the top and bottom interconnect ones. Gently press the connectors into place.

Step 55

– Carefully tuck that inner display cable bracket clip back into its cozy spot on the logic board and make sure those screw holes are perfectly lined up. You’ve got this!

Step 56

– Grab your trusty Torx Plus 3IP driver and go ahead and secure that inner display cable bracket with the 3.0 mm-long screw. You’ve got this!

Step 57

– Pop that bottom interconnect bracket clip back into its cozy spot in the frame and line up the screw hole like a pro!

Step 58

– Grab your trusty Torx Plus 3IP driver and let’s get to work! Carefully install that 3.0 mm screw to keep the interconnect cable bracket snug and secure. You’ve got this!

Step 59

– Keep that ultra wideband antenna out of the way like a pro! Now, slide the ultra wideband bracket clip back into its cozy spot in the frame and make sure those screw holes are lined up just right.

Step 60

– Grab your Torx Plus 3IP driver and secure the ultra wideband bracket with the two 3.0 mm-long screws. Easy peasy!

Step 61

– Say goodbye to the old adhesive and foam on the ultra wideband bracket and beneath the antenna. It’s time for a fresh start!

– Now, let’s give that bracket and frame a little love with some new adhesive and foam. They deserve it!

– Gently press the ultra wideband antenna back onto the frame and make sure it sticks like a champ!

Step 62

– Time to ditch that old adhesive foam from the inner front camera cutout! Use tweezers or your fingers to gently remove it.

– Next, give those pesky adhesive residue remnants a good clean. We recommend using isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and a coffee filter or lint-free cloth to get the job done.

Step 63

– Gently peel away the clear liner from the sticky adhesive foam for the replacement inner front camera, revealing its sticky side. It’s like unwrapping a gift, but for your phone!

– Carefully position the adhesive foam over the cutout in the frame, ensuring that the pull tab is pointing downwards, just like the perfect selfie angle.

– Now, place that adhesive right in the cutout. You’re almost there!

Step 64

– Gently use the spudger’s tip to press down along the edges of the adhesive foam, ensuring it sticks nicely to the frame. It’s a simple step, and you’re doing great!

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  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 65

– Now, let’s peel back that colorful liner to get to the gooey good stuff! Use tweezers or your fingers – whatever feels right. You’ll see the adhesive underneath – we’re getting close!

Step 66

– While you’re holding the inner front camera above its cozy little cutout, give its press connector a friendly reconnect.

– Now, gently place the inner front camera into its snug cutout and press down firmly to make sure it’s happily secured to the adhesive.

Step 67

– Now, pop that inner front camera bracket clip back into its little home on the logic board. Make sure those screw holes line up – it’s like a puzzle, but way cooler!

Step 68

– Grab your trusty Torx Plus 3IP driver and let’s get to it! Carefully install those two 2.6 mm-long screws to hold the inner front camera bracket nice and snug. You’ve got this!

Step 69

– Grab your trusty tweezers and gently hold the antenna cable’s connector right over its socket. With a little nudge from your finger or a spudger, give it a soft press down until you hear that satisfying snap as the connector locks into place.

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  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 70

– Gently place the vibrator bracket onto the logic board, making sure to line up those screw holes like a pro!

Step 71

– Grab your trusty Torx Plus 3IP driver and let’s get those two 3.0 mm-long screws in place to secure the vibrator bracket. You’ve got this!

Step 72

– Pop that USB-C port board cable press connector back into place!

Step 73

– Alright, time to reconnect that base battery press connector. You got this!

Step 74

– Slide the base battery bracket clip back into its cozy spot on the logic board and make sure those screw holes are lined up just right.

Step 75

– Grab your trusty Torx Plus 3IP driver and get ready to pop in those two 3.0 mm-long screws that hold the base battery bracket in place. You’ve got this!

Step 76

– Use a spudger, or your fingers, to gently peel off the old back cover adhesive. It’s like removing a sticker, but a little more satisfying.

– Wipe away any leftover adhesive with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and a coffee filter or a microfiber cloth. Think of it as a spa treatment for your device.

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  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 77

– Grab your tweezers or use those nimble fingers of yours to pluck out the three rear camera liners from your shiny new back cover. Easy peasy!

Step 78

– Peel off those remaining clear liners from the back cover. Easy peasy!

Step 79

– Before pulling off any liners, take a peek and make sure the adhesive is a match for the frame. You got this!

Step 80

– Gently peel the top half of that shiny new adhesive strip off its clear liner and keep it folded for now.

– Carefully align the top half of the adhesive right over the frame, using those corners as your trusty guides.

– Now, go ahead and place the adhesive firmly onto the frame.

Step 81

– Grab that trusty spudger or your fabulous fingers and give the top edge of the adhesive a little press down! Stick it to the frame and let it know who’s boss.

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  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 82

– As you peel away the remaining clear liner, gently position the rest of the adhesive around the edges of the phone. Take your time and make sure it sticks just right!

Step 83

– Grab the flat end of a spudger or use your fingers to press down the remaining adhesive and stick it firmly to the frame. Easy peasy!

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  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 84

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry up the segmented tab located at the bottom right corner of that snazzy blue liner.

– Once the tab is up, give it a little lift and peel away the large blue liner to reveal the hidden secondary liner beneath. You’re doing great!

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  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 85

– While keeping the back cover steady or propped up, go ahead and plug in that back cover cable.

Step 86

– Slide the top bracket clip back into its cozy spot on the logic board and make sure the screw hole is lined up just right.

Step 87

– Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to install the 3.0 mm‑long screw securing the top bracket. You got this!

Step 88

– Gently nudge the segmented tab on the top right corner of the secondary liner up using the spudger tip. You’ve got this!

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  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 89

– Time to peel back that second layer and reveal the sticky stuff! Don’t worry, it’s just there to hold things in place. You’ve got this!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Replacement

Step 90

– Line up the top edge of the back cover with the frame and give it a firm press to stick it in place. Easy peasy!

Step 91

– You did it! Pat yourself on the back for a job well done.

– Remember to recycle your e-waste responsibly at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

– Hit a snag? No worries—try some troubleshooting or reach out to our community for tips.

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Success!
Well done on finishing your repair journey!
Don’t forget to drop off your e-waste at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Things not going as smoothly as you hoped? Give some basic troubleshooting a shot, or if you’re still stuck, feel free to reach out for assistance!
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