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Google Pixel Fold Battery Replacement

Battery Replacement guide for the Google Pixel Fold

Moderate

~44 min

20 steps

Before you begin

Tools

T3 Torx screwdriver
Heat gun or iOpener
Suction cup handle
Plastic opening picks
Plastic spudger
Tweezers
SIM eject tool
Anti-static wrist strap

Parts / materials

Google Pixel Fold replacement batteries
Pre-cut battery adhesive strips
Back cover adhesive seal
Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Lint-free microfiber cloth

Safety

Discharge both batteries below 25% before starting the repair to reduce fire risks.
Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from broken glass particles or solvent fumes.
Never bend or puncture lithium-ion batteries with sharp metal tools.
Work in a well-ventilated area when using isopropyl alcohol.

Overview

# Google Pixel Fold Battery Replacement Repair Guide Action-specific battery replacement walkthrough for the Google Pixel Fold. About 44 minutes across 20 steps. This DIY guide walks through battery replacement on the Google Pixel Fold (Pixel series phone). Before you open the device, confirm the exact model number on the Google settings screen or rear housing so your replacement part matches the Pixel Fold specifically—not a similar Pixel sibling. Most DIY techs finish this Google Pixel Fold battery replacement in about 44 minutes when parts and tools are ready. Difficulty is rated intermediate for this model. Recommended tools for this Google Pixel Fold job: T3 Torx screwdriver, Heat gun or iOpener, Suction cup handle, Plastic opening picks, Plastic spudger, Tweezers, SIM eject tool, Anti-static wrist strap. Parts and supplies: Google Pixel Fold replacement batteries, Pre-cut battery adhesive strips, Back cover adhesive seal, Isopropyl alcohol (90%+), Lint-free microfiber cloth. Power the Pixel Fold off completely, remove SIMs/SD cards if present, and work on a clean, well-lit surface with a magnetic mat for screws. If a step feels wrong for your Google Pixel Fold, stop and compare the connector layout to the photos in this guide. When you prefer a same-day pro repair in Seattle instead, LML Repair can handle battery replacement for this model with tested parts and a workmanship warranty.

Step-by-step

1
Power off phone and remove SIM card tray
2 min
Turn off your Pixel Fold completely. Insert a SIM eject tool into the tray hole on the side to remove the SIM tray.
2
Heat the lower back glass panel
3 min
Apply a heat gun or iOpener to the rear glass cover for 2-3 minutes to soften the perimeter adhesive.
3
Attach a suction handle to rear panel
1 min
Place a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back glass and pull up gently to create a small gap.
4
Insert an opening pick into bottom seam
2 min
Slide a thin plastic opening pick into the gap created beneath the back glass.
5
Slice around the perimeter adhesive
4 min
Slide the pick along the bottom, sides, and top edges to separate all adhesive holding the rear cover.
6
Remove the back glass cover
2 min
Carefully lift the back glass cover straight up from the chassis and set it aside.
7
Unscrew the upper motherboard shield screws
3 min
Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the screws securing the metal motherboard bracket.
8
Remove the upper metal shield bracket
1 min
Use tweezers to lift the metal shield off the motherboard to reveal the press connectors.
9
Disconnect the primary battery press connector
1 min
Pry the primary battery flex cable straight up from its socket using a plastic spudger.
10
Unscrew the lower daughterboard shield screws
2 min
Remove the T3 Torx screws securing the lower assembly protective cover.
11
Remove the lower bracket cover
1 min
Lift the lower bracket away from the frame using plastic opening tools.
12
Disconnect the secondary battery flex cable
1 min
Use a plastic spudger to detach the secondary battery's press connector from the board.
13
Apply adhesive remover under primary battery
2 min
Dispense a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol along the edge of the primary battery.
14
Lift the primary battery pull tab
3 min
Grasp the exposed plastic pull tab firmly and pull upward with steady, constant pressure.
15
Pry out the primary battery
2 min
Insert a plastic opening card under the battery edge to fully free it from the housing.
16
Apply adhesive remover under secondary battery
2 min
Apply isopropyl alcohol around the perimeter of the secondary battery compartment.
17
Pry out the secondary battery
3 min
Gently lever the secondary battery out of its recess using a plastic spudger.
18
Clean old adhesive from battery compartments
3 min
Wipe away residual glue from both frame recesses using isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
19
Install new battery adhesive strips
3 min
Peel the backing from new adhesive strips and press them into both battery wells.
20
Seat the new replacement batteries
3 min
Align and press both replacement batteries firmly into their respective compartments and reconnect their flex cables.

After your Google Pixel Fold battery replacement

Power the Pixel Fold back on and test the battery replacement 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 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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Google Pixel Fold Battery Replacement

Before you begin

Tools

Parts / materials

Safety

Overview

Step-by-step

Power off phone and remove SIM card tray

Heat the lower back glass panel

Attach a suction handle to rear panel

Insert an opening pick into bottom seam

Slice around the perimeter adhesive

Remove the back glass cover

Unscrew the upper motherboard shield screws

Remove the upper metal shield bracket

Disconnect the primary battery press connector

Unscrew the lower daughterboard shield screws

Remove the lower bracket cover

Disconnect the secondary battery flex cable

Apply adhesive remover under primary battery

Lift the primary battery pull tab

Pry out the primary battery

Apply adhesive remover under secondary battery

Pry out the secondary battery

Clean old adhesive from battery compartments

Install new battery adhesive strips

Seat the new replacement batteries

After your Google Pixel Fold battery replacement

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