Xiaomi Poco F3 Rear Glass Replacement
This repair requires replacement adhesive for a successful completion.
- Follow this guide to replace the rear glass on your Xiaomi Poco F3.
Step 1 | Heat the rear glass
Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the rear glass for at least two minutes.
- Wait for the adhesive underneath to loosen.
Use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate with caution - overheat risks damaging the screen and internal battery.
Step 2 | Insert an opening pick
Secure a suction handle to the right edge of the rear glass, as close to the edge as possible.
- If the rear glass is cracked, try lifting it with strong tape or superglue the suction handle in place and allow it to cure before proceeding.
- Lift the rear glass with the suction handle to create a small gap between the rear glass and the frame.
- In case of trouble creating a gap, apply more heat, following the iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.
Insert an opening pick into the created gap.
Step 3 | Slice the adhesive
Insert the opening pick into the top right corner and slide it down slightly to cut the adhesive.
- Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from reforming.
Step 4
- Insert a second opening pick into the top right corner.
- Use the second pick to slide across and reach the bottom right corner, slicing the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.
Step 5
Check if the adhesive has cooled down.
- Reheat the adhesive with an iOpener for 1-2 minutes.
- Insert a third opening pick in the bottom right corner.
- Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to slice the adhesive.
Leave the pick in the bottom left corner to prevent resealing of the adhesive.
Step 6
Insert a pick at the bottom left of your phone.
- Slide the pick along the left edge to cut adhesive.
- Leave the pick in the top left corner to hold open the adhesive.
Careful not to damage button cables, as they are also glued and can be caught while cutting through glue.
Step 7
- Place the fifth opening pick at the top left corner.
- Slide it along the top edge of the rear glass to break the remaining adhesive.
Step 8 | Remove the rear glass
Remove the rear glass.
- Clean relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and reapply new adhesive as needed.
- Secure the new rear glass using either pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape.
- A stack of heavy books can be used as additional weight to aid in the bonding process.
Apply firm, steady pressure to your phone for several minutes after installing the rear glass to ensure a strong bond.