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Power Button Repair Guide for Pixel Fold
Power Button Repair guide for the Google Pixel Fold
Before you begin
Tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000, #00)
- Tweezers
- Spudger tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Google Pixel Fold power button module
- Pre-cut rear glass adhesive strips
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Wear protective eyewear when heating glass panels to protect against potential cracking.
- Keep heating tools below 80°C (176°F) to avoid damaging internal OLED screens.
- Always disconnect the battery connector before removing or installing internal components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Turn Off Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Shut Down on the screen. Ensure the device is fully powered off before proceeding.
- 2
Heat Back Glass
3 minApply a heat gun set to low warmth along the outer rear glass edges for 2 minutes. This softens the factory adhesive holding the cover in place.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
2 minPress a suction cup firmly onto the lower portion of the rear glass panel. Pull gently upward to create a slight gap near the seam.
- 4
Slice Adhesive Seal
5 minInsert a plastic prying tool into the seam gap created by the suction cup. Carefully slide it around all four edges to slice through the adhesive.
- 5
Lift Back Glass
2 minGently lift the back glass panel off the body of the fold. Set it aside on a clean workspace surface.
- 6
Unscrew Midframe Shield
4 minUse your precision screwdriver set to remove the screws securing the metal midframe shield. Keep the screws organized by size for reassembly.
- 7
Remove Midframe Shield
2 minGrip the edges of the metal midframe shield with tweezers and lift it off the device chassis.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Cable
2 minUse a plastic spudger to carefully pop the battery flex connector straight up from the motherboard. This prevents short circuits while working.
- 9
Unscrew Button Retainer
3 minLocate the metal bracket securing the power button flex inside the side frame. Remove the retaining screws holding it in place.
- 10
Lift Button Retainer
2 minUse tweezers to lift the metal retaining bracket away from the power button area and store it safely.
- 11
Disconnect Power Flex
2 minPry the power button press connector up off the main logic board socket using a plastic spudger.
- 12
Remove Faulty Button
3 minGently push the power button assembly inward from the outside frame, then lift it out of the device using tweezers.
- 13
Seat New Button
3 minPosition the new power button module into the frame slot from the inside. Ensure the key seats flush with the exterior housing.
- 14
Connect Power Flex
2 minAlign the power button flex connector over the logic board socket and press down firmly until it clicks into place.
- 15
Secure Button Retainer
3 minPlace the metal retaining bracket back over the power button module and tighten the retaining screws.
- 16
Reconnect Battery Cable
2 minPress the battery flex connector back down onto its motherboard socket until fully seated.
- 17
Reinstall Midframe Shield
4 minPlace the midframe shield back onto the chassis and secure all retaining screws in their original positions.
- 18
Reseal Back Glass
5 minApply pre-cut replacement adhesive strips along the inner perimeter edge, then press the back glass firmly onto the frame.
After your Google Pixel Fold power button repair
Power the Pixel Fold back on and test the power button 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
Explore more Google Pixel Fold repair context in the encyclopedia, or open related DIY guides.
