crwdns2933423:0crwdne2933423:0

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation

crwdns2862623:0crwdne2862623:0
crwdns2942641:0crwdne2942641:0

crwdns2942213:0crwdne2942213:0

  1. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation, Remove the old adhesive: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation, Remove the old adhesive: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • If your outer screen adhesive at the bottom left corner isn't sticky anymore, follow the next four steps to replace it. Otherwise, skip the next four steps.

    • Use a spudger, or your fingers, to remove the old bottom left outer screen adhesive.

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

  2. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation, Compare your new adhesive: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation, Compare your new adhesive: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Before removing any liners, check if the bottom left outer screen adhesive matches the frame.

    • The clear liner should face the frame.

  3. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation, Apply the new adhesive: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation, Apply the new adhesive: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation, Apply the new adhesive: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Peel the bottom left outer screen adhesive off its clear liner to expose the adhesive.

    • Put the adhesive into place on the frame.

  4. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to press along the adhesive strip to adhere it to the frame.

  5. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation, Apply the new adhesive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation, Apply the new adhesive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Before removing any liners, check if the perimeter outer screen adhesive matches the frame.

    • The clear liner should face the frame.

  6. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Be careful during this step, as it's easy to stick the adhesive in the wrong spot. Take your time and work slowly.

    • Peel away the top half of the new adhesive strip from its clear liner and keep it folded.

  7. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Align the top half of the adhesive over the frame, using the corners as reference points.

    • Place the adhesive on the frame.

  8. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the flat end of a spudger, or your fingers, to press down the top edge of the adhesive and adhere it to the frame.

  9. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • While peeling away the rest of the clear liner, slowly lay the rest of the adhesive over the perimeter of the phone.

  10. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the flat end of a spudger, or your fingers, to press down the rest of the adhesive and adhere it to the frame.

  11. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the tip of a spudger to pry up the segmented tab on the bottom left corner of the large blue liner.

  12. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the tab and peel off the large blue liner to expose the secondary liner.

    • If any of the adhesive starts to peel up with the liner, gently lay it back on the frame and use the flat end of a spudger to secure it to the frame.

  13. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation, Reconnect the outer screen: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation, Reconnect the outer screen: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Support the screen with your hand or prop it up on something sturdy.

    • Reconnect the outer screen cable press connector.

  14. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation, Reinstall the outer screen cable bracket: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation, Reinstall the outer screen cable bracket: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Reinsert the outer screen cable bracket clip under the frame and align its screw hole.

  15. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to install the 2.2 mm‑long screw securing the display cable bracket.

  16. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation, Expose the adhesive: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation, Expose the adhesive: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation, Expose the adhesive: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the blue liner from the bottom left outer screen adhesive strip.

    • While holding the screen above the frame, separate one of the secondary liner's pull tabs at the bottom left corner.

  17. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Still holding the screen, peel off the secondary liner to expose the adhesive.

    • If any of the adhesive starts to peel up with the liner, gently lay it back on the frame and use the flat end of a spudger to secure it to the frame.

  18. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation, Secure the outer screen: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation, Secure the outer screen: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Align the outer screen over the frame and press it into place.

  19. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Outer Screen Reinstallation: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Press along the perimeter of the outer screen to adhere it to the frame.

    • Optionally, you can use a hair dryer or heat gun to lightly heat the edges of the back cover and create a stronger bond.

    • Let the phone sit a few hours for the adhesive to cure.

crwdns2915888:0crwdne2915888:0

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

Alex Diaz-Kokaisl

crwdns2935283:001/16/22crwdne2935283:0

165,308 crwdns2915208:0crwdne2915208:0

crwdns2935297:0769crwdne2935297:0

crwdns2915084:0crwdne2915084:0

iFixit crwdns2935289:0iFixitcrwdne2935289:0

Staff

crwdns2931471:0121crwdne2931471:0

crwdns2935297:019,857crwdne2935297:0

crwdns2947412:00crwdne2947412:0

crwdns2917038:0crwdne2917038:0

crwdns2936625:0crwdne2936625:0:

crwdns2936751:024crwdne2936751:0 0

crwdns2936753:07crwdne2936753:0 2

crwdns2936753:030crwdne2936753:0 4

crwdns2942667:0crwdne2942667:0 31