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Samsung Galaxy S24 Back Cover Replacement

Note that replacing the back cover may compromise water resistance and void the device's IP rating.

  • Follow this guide to replace the back glass.
  • Rerooting the back cover adhesive is crucial for retaining water resistance, but it will be compromised.

Step 1 | Prepare your phone for disassembly

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Allow the phone's battery to discharge to less than 25% to prevent a potential explosion.

  • Power off the device completely.
  • Disconnect all external cables from the phone.

Step 2 | Heat the right edge

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Heat the back cover with caution, as excessive heat can cause battery damage.

  • Apply an iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.
  • Alternatively, use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the right edge of the back glass until it's hot to the touch.

Step 3 | Insert an opening pick

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Apply a suction handle to the back cover as close to the right edge center as possible.

  • Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and frame.
  • If trouble persists, apply more heat to soften adhesive further.
  • Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Step 4 | Separate the right adhesive

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Insert an opening pick at the top right edge, gently prying the adhesive away from the phone's frame.

  • Work the pick along the right edge until you've sliced through all of the adhesive.
  • Leave the pick in place at the bottom right corner to prevent resealing.

Step 5 | Heat the bottom edge

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Reheat the iOpener and apply it to the bottom of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Step 6 | Separate the corner adhesive

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Insert an opening pick into the bottom right corner and rotate it to loosen the adhesive.

Step 7 | Separate the bottom adhesive

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Insert a second opening pick to the left of the first one.

Slide it along the bottom edge to slice through the adhesive.

Leave your opening pick in the bottom left edge to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Step 8 | Heat the left edge

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Reheat the iOpener and apply it to the left side of the back cover for two minutes.

Step 9 | Separate the corner adhesive

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Insert an opening pick into the bottom left corner and rotate it to pry apart the adhesive.

Step 10 | Separate the left adhesive

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Insert a third opening pick above the last one and slide it along the left edge.

  • Slice through the adhesive with the new pick, keeping it no deeper than 4 mm.
  • Avoid damaging the rear cameras or flash by being cautious with your pick's depth.
  • Leave your opening pick in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Step 11 | Heat the top edge

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Reheat the iOpener and apply it to the top of the back cover for two minutes.

Step 12 | Separate the corner adhesive

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Insert the opening pick into the top left corner and rotate it to loosen the adhesive.

Step 13 | Separate the top adhesive

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Place another opening pick in the top left corner, ensuring it's seated at the same depth as the others.

  • Slide this new pick along the top edge of the device and around the top right corner to begin releasing the adhesive.

Step 14 | Separate the flash adhesive

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Insert a 5th opening pick above the camera flash cutout.

  • Slide the pick under the top of the back cover until it starts to catch on the flash adhesive.
  • Pierce deeper into the phone, but avoid the rear cameras' center point to prevent damage.

The opening pick should separate the adhesive from the back cover before reaching maximum depth.

Step 15 | Remove the back cover

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Remove the back cover by its edges.

  • If still attached, use an opening pick to separate it from the frame.

Power on your phone and test functions before reassembly.

Ensure phone is powered down before continuing work.

  • Remove adhesive chunks with tweezers or fingers.
  • If stuck, apply heat and isopropyl alcohol (90%+).

For custom-cut adhesives, refer to separate guide.

For double-sided tape, refer to separate guide.

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