Samsung Galaxy S23 Back Cover Replacement

Charged lithium-ion batteries are a potential safety hazard.

• Allow the battery to drain below 25% charge.
• If the battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

Unplug any cables from your phone.

Hold the side key and volume down button, then select "Power off" to turn off your phone.

Apply an iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for 2 minutes to loosen the adhesive.

Use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate with caution: excessive heat can harm the display and internal battery.

Apply a suction handle to the back cover near its center on the right edge.

Ensure strong, steady force is applied while pulling up on the suction handle to create a sufficient gap between the cover and frame.

• If a gap cannot be created, reapply more heat following iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.
• Insert an opening pick into the newly formed gap.

Hold the pick firmly in place at the bottom right corner, leaving it slightly inserted.

• Slide the pick back and forth along the right edge to separate the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in position to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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

Insert the second opening pick at the bottom right corner.

• Rotate the pick around the corner to separate the adhesive.

Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner and use it to separate the adhesive.

• Leave the pick in place at the bottom left corner to prevent resealing.

Apply heat carefully — risk of burns.

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

Insert an opening pick into the bottom left corner and gently rotate it.

• The goal is to separate the adhesive from the device casing.

Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.

• Slide the pick toward the top left corner to separate the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place to prevent resealing.

Apply iOpener heat to top edge of back cover for 2 minutes.

• Insert a fourth opening pick into the top left corner.

• Rotate it around the top left corner to loosen and separate the adhesive.

Slide the opening pick to the top right corner of the device to separate the adhesive.

• Leave the pick in place at the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from reforming.

Be cautious when handling the rear cameras to avoid damage.

• Locate the remaining adhesive patch under the flash.
• Position the opening pick's tip near the flash cutout.
• Slide the pick under the back cover, feeling for it to snag on the adhesive.
• The pick should be visible through the flash cutout as you slide down.
• Continue sliding until the adhesive is fully separated from the back cover.

Remove the back cover by hand.

If stuck, use an opening pick to carefully pry around the edges until it separates completely.

• Power on your phone and test all functions during reassembly.
• Ensure phone is powered down completely before continuing work.

Remove any remaining adhesive chunks with tweezers or fingers. If necessary, apply heat and 90%+ isopropyl alcohol to aid in removal.

• If using custom-cut adhesives, refer to the relevant guide.
• If using double-sided tape, follow its specific instructions.