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Google Pixel Fold Logic Board Repair
Logic Board Repair guide for the Google Pixel Fold
Before you begin
Tools
- T3 Torx screwdriver
- Precision tweezers
- Plastic spudger
- Opening pick
- Suction handle
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Soldering iron
- Magnifying lamp
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Liquid flux
- Desoldering braid
- Precut rear glass adhesive strips
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid ESD damage to sensitive board components.
- Perform soldering in a well-ventilated area or use a fume extractor.
- Disconnect battery power immediately after opening the device before performing micro-soldering.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or straightened paperclip into the hole at the bottom edge of the phone to pop out the SIM tray. Remove the tray completely.
- 2
Heat the rear glass panel
2 minApply a heated iOpener or low-temp heat gun to the edges of the back cover for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Slice the rear panel adhesive
5 minAttach a suction handle near the bottom edge and lift gently to create a gap. Insert an opening pick and slide it around all edges to cut the perimeter adhesive.
- 4
Remove the back glass cover
2 minGently lift the back glass cover straight up off the chassis and store it in a safe place.
- 5
Unscrew the upper motherboard shield
3 minUse a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove all screws securing the top metal bracket over the logic board.
- 6
Remove the upper metal shield
2 minUse precision tweezers to lift the metal shield off the logic board and set it aside.
- 7
Disconnect the battery flex cables
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pry up both battery press connectors to completely remove power from the system board.
- 8
Disconnect camera flex cables
3 minCarefully pop up the press connectors for the main rear camera module and sensor flex cables.
- 9
Disconnect display and sub-board interconnects
3 minUse a plastic spudger to detach the main display ribbon cable and the ribbon connectors linking the sub-board.
- 10
Remove logic board mounting screws
3 minUnscrew the remaining T3 Torx screws holding the logic board to the aluminum chassis frame.
- 11
Extract the main logic board
3 minCarefully tilt and lift the logic board out of the phone, ensuring no lingering cables catch on the board edges.
- 12
Inspect for damage
5 minPlace the board under a magnifying lamp to inspect micro-components for solder bridges, corrosion, or burnt chips.
- 13
Rework damaged components
10 minApply liquid flux and use a fine-tip soldering iron or hot air station to replace or reflow faulty micro-components.
- 14
Clean flux residue
3 minClean the worked areas of the board thoroughly using a soft brush dipped in 99% isopropyl alcohol.
- 15
Reinstall the logic board
3 minLower the logic board back into the housing and align its mounting holes with the frame standoffs.
- 16
Reconnect all display and component cables
4 minSnap all display cables, camera ribbons, and interconnect flexes back onto their socket connections.
- 17
Reconnect battery and reattach shields
3 minPress the battery cables into place, position the metal motherboard shield, and tighten all T3 Torx screws.
- 18
Reseal the back glass
4 minApply new precut adhesive strips to the perimeter frame, press the back cover firmly down, and apply even pressure for one minute.
After your Google Pixel Fold logic board repair
Power the Pixel Fold back on and test the logic board 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 Fold job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
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