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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set (T3 Torx)
- Plastic opening tools
- Suction handle
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Tweezers
- Spudger
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement loudspeaker for Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive strip
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately after removing the back panel to prevent electrical shorts.
- Wear eye protection when heating and prying glass panels.
- Do not puncture, bend, or apply pressure to the internal battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off device
1 minPress and hold the power button and volume up, then tap Power Off on the screen. Disconnect all external cables.
- 2
Heat the rear glass
2 minApply heat to the edges of the back panel for two minutes using a heat gun on low heat to soften the perimeter adhesive.
- 3
Attach suction handle
2 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and pull up gently to create a small gap.
- 4
Insert opening pick
3 minInsert a thin plastic opening pick into the gap created by the suction handle. Slide it along the bottom edge to slice through the adhesive.
- 5
Slice side adhesive
3 minSlide the pick carefully up the left and right edges of the rear panel, keeping it shallow to avoid damaging internal ribbon cables.
- 6
Remove rear panel
2 minLift the rear glass panel away from the frame and set it on a clean work surface.
- 7
Unscrew motherbard shield
4 minRemove the T3 Torx screws securing the upper protective metal shield over the mainboard.
- 8
Disconnect battery cable
2 minUse a plastic spudger to gently pry the battery flex connector straight up from its motherboard socket.
- 9
Unscrew speaker housing
3 minRemove the T3 Torx screws holding the lower loudspeaker module to the chassis base.
- 10
Pry up speaker assembly
2 minInsert a flat opening tool underneath the edge of the lower speaker housing and gently pry it out of the frame.
- 11
Remove faulty speaker
2 minUse fine tweezers to lift the speaker module out of its recess. Clean any residual adhesive from the housing.
- 12
Install replacement speaker
2 minAlign the new loudspeaker module with the gold contact pads and press it firmly into the lower frame housing.
- 13
Secure speaker housing
3 minPlace the lower speaker cover back into position and reinstall the T3 Torx screws until snug.
- 14
Reconnect battery
2 minPress the battery flex connector flat into its motherboard socket until it clicks into place.
- 15
Reinstall motherboard shield
3 minReposition the upper metal shield over the motherboard and tighten the T3 Torx screws.
- 16
Apply rear adhesive
3 minApply a new pre-cut adhesive strip along the perimeter of the phone chassis.
- 17
Reattach back cover
2 minAlign the rear glass cover with the frame and press firmly around all edges for 30 seconds to complete the seal.
After your Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold speaker repair
Power the Pixel 9 Pro Fold back on and test the speaker repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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