For context, $1,199 is the same price as an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and more expensive than a 13-inch M3 MacBook Air ($1,099). That’s a daunting amount of money to spend on a DIY repair, but iFixit provides a detailed how-to guide if that doesn’t phase you.

Other replacement parts for Pixel 9 Pro Fold, like base battery and USB-C charging assembly, are costly as well. Repairing Pixel 9 Pro Fold's inner display yourself is complex, as it takes around 3-4 hours and has 199 steps.