Samsung Galaxy Note5 Rear Glass Replacement
Familiarize yourself with the repair procedure and the necessary tools before starting work on your device.
- Remove the SIM card tray using a paper clip.
- Apply heat to the glass cover using a hair dryer or heat gun.
- Pry the glass cover away from the phone body using a plastic spudger.
Step 1 | SIM Card Tray
Insert a SIM eject tool, SIM eject bit, or straightened paperclip into the small hole in the SIM card tray at the top of the phone.
- Press to eject the tray; this may require some force.
- Remove the SIM card tray.
Step 2 | S-Pen
Push the S-Pen button using your fingernail until it clicks.
- The S-Pen will pop out of the phone.
- Remove the S-Pen.
Step 3 | Rear Glass
Cracked glass back: cover entire surface with packing tape carefully.
- Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom for 2 minutes.
- If needed, reheat and reapply several times until phone is warm.
Avoid overheating: follow iOpener instructions or use alternative heat sources carefully (hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate).
Step 4
Rear glass is fragile, avoid using excessive force or metal tools.
- Apply a suction cup near the bottom edge of the phone for lifting.
- If back cover is cracked, use strong tape to lift or superglue suction cup in place and let cure.
Do not pry with metal tools – risk of glass breakage.
Insert an opening pick under the rear glass while lifting on the suction cup.
Step 5
Reheat the edge with an iOpener for 1 additional minute.
Step 6
Slide a pick down the phone's bottom edge.
- Go slowly to avoid losing grip on the seam.
- If the pick becomes difficult to maneuver, reheat and reapply the iOpener.
Leave the pick in place to prevent adhesive from resealing. Then, grab a second pick for the next step.
Step 7
Glass is particularly vulnerable to cracking at curved edges.
- Insert another pick and carefully cut around the phone's corner.
- Reapply heat with the iOpener if encountering difficulty cutting a curved section.
Step 8
Apply a heated iOpener to the long edge.
Step 9
Continue with the heating and cutting process on the remaining three sides of the phone.
- Leaving a small gap, insert an opening pick into each edge before moving on to the next side.
Step 10
Insert an opening pick into a corner and gently pry away any remaining adhesive from the glass edge.
- Lift the glass upwards, taking care not to touch any exposed components.
- Remove the glass completely from the phone.
Step 11
Use tweezers to remove remaining adhesive from both the back cover and phone's chassis.
- Clean adhesion areas with high concentration isopropyl alcohol (at least 90%) and a lint-free cloth, swiping in one direction only.
- Test your repair by turning on your phone before installing new adhesive and resealing the phone.
Using high-bond double-sided tape (e.g., Tesa 61395) may leave gaps vulnerable to liquid intrusion.
- Apply strong, steady pressure for several minutes after installing rear cover, or use a stack of heavy books under the phone.
- If reinstalling without adhesive replacement, remove large chunks and apply heat/pressure to secure back cover in place.