How to Apply New Ultra Wideband Antenna Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold

Written By: Alex Diaz-Kokaisl
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How to Apply New Ultra Wideband Antenna Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

This repair guide was authored by the iFixit staff and hasn’t been endorsed by Google. Learn more about our repair guides here.

Use this guide to replace the ultra wideband adhesive in your Google Pixel Fold following a repair.

Follow this guide to remove the ultra wideband antenna, if you haven't done so already.

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    • Look at the bottom of the antenna and note where the adhesive is located.

    • Your new adhesive doesn't have to align perfectly, but it should be close to the original locations.

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    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the old adhesive strips.

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    • Peel off the new adhesive strips from their clear liners.

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    • Apply the adhesive strips to their respective spots on the antenna.

    • Use a spudger, or your fingers, to press down the adhesive and adhere it to the antenna.

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    • Grip the pull tabs and peel off the blue liners to expose the adhesive.

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    • Reconnect the ultra wideband antenna press connector.

    • Align the antenna so its top sits against the thermal insulator.

    • Use a spudger, or your fingers, to press down the antenna and adhere it.

Conclusion

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Google Pixel Fold Answers Community for help.

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