Samsung Galaxy S10e Back Cover Replacement

Opening your phone will compromise its waterproof seals — ensure replacement adhesive is ready or avoid liquid exposure.

Turn off your phone completely before starting this repair.

• Prepare an iOpener and heat the back of the phone along the right edge for about two minutes to soften the adhesive.
• You may need to reheat and reapply the iOpener several times; follow the instructions to avoid overheating.
• A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate can also be used, but be careful not to overheat: the OLED display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.

Cut carefully to avoid damaging surrounding components.

• Identify the adhesive layout as shown in the first image.
• Slice through the highlighted areas on the outside of the phone.
• The thinnest adhesive is located just below the Bixby button on the right side.

A damaged back cover may prevent the suction cup from adhering.

• Apply a suction cup as close as possible to the heated edge under the Bixby button where adhesive is thinnest.
• Avoid placing the suction cup on the curved glass portion or very edge, as it won't create a good seal.
• If back cover is cracked, use strong tape for temporary lift or superglue the suction cup in place and allow to cure before proceeding.

Use excessive caution when prying open the phone, as the rear glass can break easily.

• Prop up the phone on a support approximately 0.5 inches (13 mm) thick to create an angle for easier tool insertion.
• Lift the back cover's right edge with your suction cup, creating a slight gap between the cover and frame. Be prepared to apply significant force.

Be cautious not to overheat any heating tools, such as an iOpener, to prevent bursting or damage.

• Press the edge of an opening tool into the gap you've created, taking care not to use too much force that could cause the rear glass to break.

Slide the opening tool along the right edge of the phone, cutting through the adhesive holding the back cover in place.

Insert an opening pick next to the opening tool and leave it in place to keep the separated glue from re-adhering.

Heat a iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the phone for 2 minutes.

Insert an opening pick near the top right corner of the phone.

• Slide it around the corner and across the top edge of the phone.
• In this area, apply more force by inserting the pick deeper into the phone to break the adhesive seal.

Leave the opening pick in place to prevent re-adhesion of the adhesive.

Heat the iOpener and apply it to the left edge of the phone for 2 minutes.

Insert a new opening pick near the top left corner.

• Slide it along the left edge of the phone.
• Leave the opening pick in place at the left edge to prevent re-adhesion.

Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the phone for 2 minutes.

Insert a pick at a lower corner of the phone and slide it along the bottom edge.

• Apply extra force if necessary due to increased adhesive in this area.
• Continue inserting the pick further into the phone until it is fully separated.

Use a opening pick to carefully pry up the back cover.

• If you meet resistance,

  stop prying and use an opening pick to cut any remaining adhesive.

• Remove the back cover.

Ensure your phone is operational before reassembling by testing it after repair.

• Remove any excess adhesive that may hinder proper fitment of the back cover.
• Apply heat and pressure to secure the back cover in place.

Note that this will not restore waterproofing, as the original adhesive is compromised.