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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation

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  1. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Apply new thermal paste: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Apply new thermal paste: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Apply new thermal paste: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Apply small beads of thermal paste (five total) to the motherboard in the same locations as the old thermal paste.

  2. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reinstall the logic board: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reinstall the logic board: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Place the logic board back into its cutout in the frame, making sure no cables get trapped underneath it.

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    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to install the three screws securing the logic board:

    • One 2.2 mm‑long screw

    • Two 2.6 mm‑long screws

  4. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reconnect the side button cable: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reconnect the side button cable: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use angled tweezers to push the side button cable back into its slot.

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    • Flip the locking tab down and lightly press on it until it clicks into place.

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    • Place the yellow tape over the ZIF connector and its cable.

  7. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Apply the new graphite sheet: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Apply the new graphite sheet: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Apply the new graphite sheet: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Peel the clear liner off your replacement graphite sheet to expose the adhesive on the upper half.

    • Align the upper half of the graphite sheet over the logic board and lay it down.

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    • Use your finger to press down the upper half of the graphite sheet and secure it to the logic board.

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    • Remove the blue liner from the bottom of the graphite sheet to expose the adhesive underneath.

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    • Drag your finger from the middle section of the graphite sheet to the adhesive spot on the loudspeaker to flatten the graphite sheet and adhere it.

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    • Grip the pull tab at the top of the graphite sheet and peel off the remaining liner.

  12. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reconnect the right side cables: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reconnect the right side cables: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reconnect the right side cables: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Reconnect the inner display cable and the top and bottom interconnect cable press connectors.

  13. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reinstall the inner display cable bracket: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reinstall the inner display cable bracket: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Reinsert the inner display cable bracket clip under its slot in the logic board and align the screw holes.

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    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to install the 3.0 mm‑long screw securing the inner display cable bracket.

  15. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reinstall the bottom interconnect cable bracket: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reinstall the bottom interconnect cable bracket: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Reinsert the bottom interconnect bracket clip under its slot in the frame and align the screw hole.

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    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to install the 3.0 mm‑long screw securing the interconnect cable bracket.

  17. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reinstall the ultra wideband bracket: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reinstall the ultra wideband bracket: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • While holding the ultra wideband antenna out of the way, reinsert the ultra wideband bracket clip under its slot in the frame and align the screw holes.

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    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to install the two 3.0 mm‑long screws securing the ultra wideband bracket.

  19. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Replace the ultra wideband bracket adhesive: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Replace the ultra wideband bracket adhesive: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Replace the ultra wideband bracket adhesive: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • If the adhesive on your ultra wideband bracket is still sticky, skip this step.

    • Remove the old adhesive and foam on the ultra wideband bracket and under the antenna.

    • Replace the corresponding adhesive and foam to the bracket and the frame.

    • Press the ultra wideband antenna to the frame and re‑adhere it.

  20. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Remove the old adhesive: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Remove the old adhesive: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Remove the old adhesive: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the old adhesive foam from the inner front camera cutout.

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

  21. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Apply the new adhesive: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Apply the new adhesive: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Apply the new adhesive: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Peel the replacement inner front camera adhesive foam off its clear liner to expose the adhesive underneath.

    • Align the adhesive foam over the cutout in the frame so that the pull tab is facing the bottom of the phone.

    • Place the adhesive in the cutout.

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    • Use the tip of a spudger to press along the edges of the adhesive foam to secure it to the frame.

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    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to peel off the colored liner and expose the adhesive underneath.

  24. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reinstall the inner front camera: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reinstall the inner front camera: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • While holding the inner front camera above its cutout, reconnect its press connector.

    • Lay the inner front camera in its cutout and press down to secure it to the adhesive.

  25. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reinstall the inner front camera bracket: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reinstall the inner front camera bracket: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reinstall the inner front camera bracket: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Reinsert the inner front camera bracket clip under its slot in the logic board and align the screw holes.

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    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to install the two 2.6 mm‑long screws securing the inner front camera bracket.

  27. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reconnect the antenna cable: crwdns2935265:027crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to hold the antenna cable's connector in place over its socket and gently press down with your finger or a spudger until the connector snaps into place.

  28. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reinstall the vibrator bracket: crwdns2935265:028crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reinstall the vibrator bracket: crwdns2935265:028crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Place the vibrator bracket on the logic board and align its screw holes.

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    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to install the two 3.0 mm‑long screws securing the vibrator bracket.

  30. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Logic Board Reinstallation, Reconnect the USB-C port board cable: crwdns2935265:030crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Reconnect the USB-C port board cable press connector.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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