Introduction
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Use this guide to replace the lower board in your Google Pixel Fold.
The SIM card reader is mounted to the lower board.
Tools
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Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole.
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Press firmly to eject the SIM card tray.
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While you're waiting for the adhesive to soften, note the following:
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The adhesive is under the dark black border surrounding the screen.
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Apply a suction cup to the screen, as close to the center of the bottom edge as possible.
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Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the screen and the frame.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap.
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Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.
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Leave the opening pick in the bottom right corner before continuing.
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Insert a new opening pick in the bottom right corner.
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Slide the opening pick toward the top right corner to separate the adhesive.
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Leave the opening pick in the top right corner before continuing.
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Insert a new opening pick in the top right corner.
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Slide the opening pick toward the top left corner to separate its adhesive.
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Angle your pick so it's as flat as possible to the screen.
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Rotate the opening pick around the top left corner to separate the adhesive.
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Insert a new opening pick in the top left corner.
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Slide the opening pick toward the bottom left corner to separate the adhesive.
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Angle your pick so it's as flat as possible to the screen.
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Rotate the opening pick around the bottom left corner to separate the adhesive.
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There's a small adhesive strip that secures the screen near the top right corner of the phone.
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Insert an opening pick under the right edge of the screen, near the top right corner.
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Push the opening pick under the screen as far you can go without losing your grip.
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Swing the left edge of the screen up and over the right edge of the phone.
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Let the screen rest next to the phone before continuing.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the five 2.5 mm‑long screws securing the bottom bracket.
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Insert the point of a spudger under the short edge of the screen press connector facing the bottom of the phone.
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Pry up to disconnect the screen press connector.
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If you're reusing your screen, use tweezers to remove big chunks of adhesive from the perimeter of the screen.
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Repeat for any adhesive on the frame, including the small adhesive at the top right of the phone.
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Use isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and a lint-free cloth to remove any remaining adhesive residue.
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Follow this guide to replace your screen adhesive.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the 2.2 mm‑long screw securing the lower board.
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There's a magnet at the bottom right corner of phone. As you remove the nearby screw, it might stick to the magnet.
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During the next step, keep the bottom interconnect cable out of the way using your hands or tape with light adhesive.
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Use a spudger to pry up the lower board from its recess in the frame.
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Remove the lower board.
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Slide the left edge of the board into its left alignment peg.
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Position the right edge of the board over its right alignment peg.
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Push down to engage the spring connectors and secure the lower board.
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Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To run a diagnostics test with the built-in Pixel Diagnostic tool, click here.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Google Pixel Fold Answers Community for help.