Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Back Cover Replacement

Avoid overheating your phone — the display and internal battery can be damaged by excessive heat.

• Apply heat to the right edge of the back cover using an iOpener or a tool like a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate for two minutes.

Be aware that adhesive secures the back cover along the frame's perimeter.

• The adhesive is strongest at the bottom right and top left corner positions.

Apply a suction handle to the back cover, centered near the right edge.

• Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and frame.
• If no gap is created, apply more heat to soften the adhesive further. Be cautious not to overheat; follow the iOpener instructions for guidance.

Insert an opening pick into the gap that has been created.

Insert a pick at the bottom right corner of the device.

Slide the pick back and forth along the right edge to separate the adhesive, taking care not to push too hard and damage the surrounding components.

• Leave the pick inserted near the bottom right corner to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Apply heat to the bottom edge of the iOpener target area using the heated iOpener for 2 minutes.

Careful handling required near corners to avoid glass cracking.

• Insert a second opening pick at the bottom right corner, angling it upward to match the curved edge.
• Rotate the pick around the bottom right corner while maintaining an upward angle.

Insert opening pick into bottom left corner.

Do not remove the pick until the repair is complete — risk of resealed adhesive.

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

Glass is particularly fragile near the corners, work slowly.

• Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.
• Angle the pick upward to match the curved edge and rotate it around the bottom left corner.

Insert your opening pick into the device along the left edge, sliding it up to the power button.

• Stop at the power button to avoid damaging the antenna flex cable or the power button cable.
• Only insert the pick 5 mm deep to prevent damage.

Leave the pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Apply iOpener to the top edge of the back cover for 2 minutes, allowing adhesive to loosen.

Careful when handling glass near corners.

• Insert an opening pick in the gap at the top right edge.
• Angle the pick upward to match the curved shape.
• Rotate the pick around the top right corner slowly.

Insert the pick into the device and slide it to the top left corner.

• Only insert the pick up to 4 mm to avoid damaging the cameras or sensors.
• Leave the pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Insert a pick into the top left gap, not exceeding 4mm depth.

• Align the pick's curve with the device's edge.
• Rotate the pick around the top left corner for clearance.

Insert a pick into the device at the bottom camera.

• Pick toward the bottom camera and work through remaining adhesive, stopping before power button.
• Only insert pick up to 4 mm to avoid damaging cameras.

Remove the back cover.

• If the cover is stuck, use an opening pick to slide around the perimeter until it separates completely.
• During reassembly:
• Pow on your phone and test all functions before closing.
• Power down your phone completely before continuing work.

Remove adhesive chunks with tweezers or fingers. Apply heat if necessary to separate the adhesive.

• If using custom-cut adhesives, follow a specific guide for installation.
• If using double-sided tape, follow a specific guide for installation.