How to Replace Google Pixel Fold Rear Cameras: Step-by-Step Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 62 Steps
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This easy-to-follow guide will show you how to switch out the rear cameras in your Pixel Fold. We’ll be replacing all three lenses – the wide, ultrawide, and telephoto cameras. Get ready to capture stunning photos again! If you need some help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
Hey, let’s make sure that battery is nice and low (below 25%) before we dive into this repair. We wouldn’t want any surprises, right? Safety first, always! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Shut down your phone and disconnect any cables.
Step 2
Have some fun and give your gizmo a soft finishing touch with a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate—just remember, don’t overheat it! Keep things chill so your display and internal battery stay safe and happy.
– Gently place your phone on a clear, smooth surface with the back glass facing up—like giving it a cozy little bed!
– Warm up your trusty iOpener and let it hang out on the bottom edge of the back glass for a full two minutes. It’s like a mini spa treatment for your phone!
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Step 3
Get ready to meet the Anti-Clamp, your new best friend for opening up your device! These next three steps show you how to make the opening process a breeze. If you prefer to go without the Anti-Clamp, feel free to skip three steps for a different approach.
For an in-depth look at using the Anti-Clamp, check out this neat guide.
Remember, keep that suction cup away from the bezel of your inner screen, or it might just decide to skip out on you.
If your phone’s surface feels as slick as a banana peel and the Anti-Clamp isn’t grabbing, a little tape can help to create a better grip. And if the glass is cracked? Packing tape is your go-to buddy for making sure those suction cups stay put.
– Let’s unlock those Anti-Clamp arms! Grab that blue handle and pull it back.
– Now, unfold your phone completely and gently slide those Anti-Clamp arms over the left edge of the back glass, right below that logo.
– Next up, we’re gonna stick those suction cups near the bottom edge of the phone. One on the front, and one on the back.
– Give those cups a squeeze to get a nice, secure grip on the area we’re working on.
Step 4
– Let’s get this screen out! Place a sturdy object, like a box or a stack of books, under your phone to keep it level as you work. This’ll help the Anti-Clamp do its thing.
– Now, pull the blue handle forward. This’ll lock the arms in place. Just like a friendly handshake!
– Alright, time to get those cups stretchin’! Turn the handle clockwise. A full 360 degrees or until the cups start to stretch, whatever comes first.
– Make sure those suction cups are hangin’ in there, nice and aligned with each other. If they start to lose their grip, don’t panic! Just detach them, realign the arms, and start again.
Step 5
Take it easy, champ! Just a quarter turn at a time, then give it a minute to breathe. Let the awesome Anti-Clamp and a little patience do the heavy lifting for ya.
If the Anti-Clamp isn’t making enough space for you, just add a little more heat to the spot and give that handle a friendly quarter turn.
– Slide an opening pick into the gap under the back glass.
– Skip the next step.
Step 6
If your back glass is sporting some serious cracks, don’t sweat it! Slapping on a layer of clear packing tape might just give that suction cup something to hold onto. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also try using some super strong tape instead of the suction cup. And if you’re in a real pinch, a little superglue can work wonders to stick the suction cup to that broken glass!
Now, depending on how old your phone is, this might be a bit tricky. If you’re hitting a wall, just give the edge a bit more heat and give it another go. You’ve got this!
– Alrighty, let’s get this party started! First, find yourself a trusty suction cup and place it right near the bottom edge of your device, smack dab in the center of the back glass. With a mighty heave and determination in your heart, give that bad boy a strong pull — we’re talking about making a little gap between the back glass and the frame here. Now, grab an opening pick, and let’s slide it right into that lovely opening we’ve created.scores!
Step 7
Hey there! Just a friendly reminder: when you’re using that opening pick, keep it to a depth of 3.5 mm or less. Going deeper might lead to some unexpected damage to those sensitive internal components. Stay safe and happy repairing!
– Gently wiggle the opening pick along the bottom edge to break that adhesive seal. You’re doing great!
– Once you’ve loosened things up, leave the pick resting in the bottom left corner while you carry on.
Step 8
– Warm up that iOpener and gently press it against the left side of the back glass for two minutes. You’re almost there!
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Step 9
– Gently twist the opening pick around the bottom left corner to peel back the adhesive like a champ!
Step 10
– Pop in a second opening pick at the bottom left corner—let’s get that party started!
– Gently slide that opening pick up toward the top left corner to break free from the adhesive hugs.
– Keep that pick in place at the top left corner; we’re not done yet, but you’re doing great!
Step 11
– Get that back glass warm! Use a heated iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the back glass for two minutes.
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Step 12
– Alright, let’s get this party started! Take your trusty opening pick and give it a spin around the top left corner. This’ll help loosen up that stubborn adhesive and get things moving along. You got this!
Step 13
– Pop in a third opening pick at the top left corner like a pro!
– Gently glide that pick toward the top right corner to break free the adhesive.
Step 14
– Heat things up a bit by placing a warm iOpener on the right edge of the back glass for a cozy two minutes.
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Step 15
Hey, that sharp corner is pretty delicate. Just be careful when you’re applying heat around it. Take your time and use plenty of heat, it’ll make your repair smoother!
– Tilt your pick so it’s nice and flat against the back glass. You’re doing great!
– Gently twist the opening pick around the top right corner to break the adhesive free. Keep it up!
Step 16
– Time for the fourth opening pick! Slide it into the top right corner like a pro.
– Now, gently glide that pick towards the bottom right corner to break free the adhesive. You’ve got this!
Step 17
Watch out for that sharp corner! It’s a bit of a delicate darling. Make sure to crank up the heat and handle it with care as you go through this step.
– Lay your pick down nice and flat against that back glass. We’re aiming for smooth sailing here!
– Gently twist the opening pick around the bottom right corner to break free the adhesive. You’ve got this!
Step 18
Hold your horses on the back glass removal! It’s still hanging out with your phone via a cable, so let’s be careful.
Alright, let’s get that back glass off! It should be popping right off, but if it’s still holding on, use your trusty opening pick to give it a little nudge. No worries, we’ve got you covered.
– Lift the left edge of the back glass and let it gracefully glide over to the right edge of the phone.
– Gently place the back glass over to the right side of the phone, and you’re ready to roll!
Step 19
Keep tabs on every little screw you take out and make sure it finds its way back to the same spot!
The Pixel Fold loves Torx Plus screws, but standard Torx bits work just fine. Rock a T3 or T4 Torx with those 3IP Torx Plus screws, and keep that steady downward force to avoid stripping!
– Grab your trusty Torx Plus 3IP driver and let’s tackle those two 2.8 mm-long screws that are holding the middle bracket in place. You’ve got this!
Step 20
– Grab those tweezers or just use your fingers to gently tug the middle bracket over to the left side of the phone and let that clip go free!
– Now, go ahead and remove that middle bracket like a pro.
– When it’s time to put things back together, make sure to slide the middle bracket clip back into its cozy slot in the frame before you line up those screw holes.
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Step 21
Alright, let’s get those connectors back in action! Start by gently aligning the connector and press down on one side until you hear that satisfying click. Then, do the same on the other side. Just a heads up—avoid pressing in the middle! If things get a bit crooked, the pins might bend and we definitely don’t want that to happen. You got this!
– Now, get your spudger ready, and use the pointy end to gently lift and disconnect the back glass cable from the motherboard. It’s like giving it a little high-five, but with a tool instead of your hand.
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