OnePlus 9 5G Rear Glass Replacement
Before starting this repair, ensure you have replacement adhesive for the rear glass. Note that water resistance may be compromised after the repair due to
dirty mating surfaces or improperly reapplied adhesive, potentially affecting your device's IP rating.
Step 1 | Loosen the rear glass
Power off your phone completely before starting.
- Apply an iOpener to the rear glass for at least three minutes to loosen adhesive.
- Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate – but be cautious not to overheat and damage display or internal battery.
Step 2 | Insert an opening pick
Apply a suction handle to the rear glass, as close to the bottom edge as possible.
If the rear glass is badly cracked, covering it with clear packing tape may aid suction handle adhesion.
- Alternatively, use strong tape instead of the suction handle, or apply superglue to secure the suction handle.
- Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the glass and the frame.
- If a gap is difficult to achieve, apply more heat to soften the adhesive further.
- Insert an opening pick into the created gap.
Step 3 | Slice the bottom edge adhesive
Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.
- Leave the opening pick in place.
- This prevents the adhesive from resealing.
Step 4 | Insert a second opening pick
Insert a second opening pick under the bottom edge of the rear glass.
- Slide the opening pick towards the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.
- Leave both opening picks in place to prevent resealing.
Step 5 | Slice the left edge adhesive
Reheat the adhesive with an iOpener if it becomes hard to cut.
- Insert a third opening pick under the bottom left corner of the rear glass.
- Slice along the left edge using this pick, then move it up.
- Leave the pick in place at the top left corner to prevent resealing.
Step 6 | Slice the top edge adhesive
Insert a Y000 opening pick under the top left corner of the rear glass.
- Slide the Y000 pick along the top edge to slice the adhesive.
- Leave the Y000 pick in the top right corner to prevent resealing.
Step 7 | Slice the right edge adhesive
- Insert an opening pick at the top right rear glass corner.
- Slide the pick along the right back cover edge to cut remaining adhesive.
Step 8 | Remove the rear glass
Remove the rear glass.
- If stuck, slide an opening pick around the entire perimeter until separation occurs.
- Secure with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided tape during reassembly.
- Apply strong, steady pressure to the phone for several minutes after installation.
Using a stack of heavy books can help form a good bond between the glass and the frame.