HMD Fusion Back Cover Replacement

Written By: Alex Diaz-Kokaisl
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HMD Fusion Back Cover Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

11

Time Required

10 - 20 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a cracked or damaged back cover on your HMD Fusion phone.

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    • Firmly press a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole on the left edge of your phone until the tray ejects.

    • Remove the SIM card tray.

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    • Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the sixteen 5.0 mm‑long screws securing the back cover.

    • Use your fingernails, or angled tweezers, to remove any stuck screws.

    • The screws are secured tightly in the back cover, so you might not be able to remove all of them. If you can't remove a few screws, don't worry! Move to the next step and follow the guide normally.

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    • During the next four steps, the remaining back cover screws might fall out unexpectedly.

    • To avoid losing screws, you can place a tray, bowl, or Magnetic Project Mat under the phone while you work.

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    • Flip your phone over so the screen is facing up.

    • Insert the tip of an opening pick between the back cover and frame at the SIM card tray cutout.

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    • Slide the opening pick along the left edge to begin unclipping the back cover.

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    • Continue sliding the pick around the perimeter of your phone until the back cover is fully unclipped.

    • The corners can be tricky to unclip and may take some force. If you're having trouble, try prying up with the pick.

    • Don't try to fully remove the cover yet, as it's still connected by a delicate cable.

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    • Carefully flip your phone over so the back cover is facing up.

    • Lift the back cover off the frame and flip it over the left edge of your phone, laying the cover flat on your work surface.

    • Be very careful not to strain the back cover's delicate cable.

    • During reassembly, place the back cover onto the frame and firmly press around the perimeter to reengage all the clips.

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    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the power button press connector.

    • Remove the back cover.

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    • If your replacement back cover doesn't come with a power button pre-installed, follow the next two steps to remove and transfer it.

    • Use the tip of a spudger to lift the two rubber arms securing the power button out of their slots in the back cover.

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    • Lift the power button out of the recess in the back cover and remove it.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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Alex Diaz-Kokaisl

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