OnePlus 5T Back Cover Replacement

Switch off your phone and remove the SIM card tray.

Remove two Torx T2 screws with a length of 2.5 mm.

Be prepared to apply significant force when prying open the backcover, as the clamps are very strong.

Locate the bottom end of the phone.

• opening tool between the display and the backcover.
• opening pick into the gap you just created.

Insert a pick at the bottom right corner.

• Slide the pick to the correct position.
• Repeat with another pick, inserting it at the bottom left corner.

• Position the opening pick at the bottom left corner.
• Gently slide it up along the left edge to release the plastic clamps.

• Insert an opening pick into the bottom right corner.
• Sweep the pick upwards along the right edge, releasing the plastic clamps.

Leave the back cover attached until you're ready to remove it completely.

• Note: The fingerprint sensor, charging port, and headphone jack flex cables are still connected to the motherboard.
• Flip your phone over and carefully lift the bottom end of the back cover away from the phone assembly.
• Fold the back cover to the left and hold it at an 80° angle.

Disconnect the fingerprint flex cable with a spudger.

Twist the back cover 180° clockwise.

Lay the back cover down, ensuring the bottom aligns with the top battery edge.

Remove the small metal shield using a pair of tweezers.

• The shield covers the battery, charging port, and headphone jack flex cable connectors.

Use a spudger to gently pry up and release the charging port and headphone jack flex cable.

Remove the back cover.