Samsung Galaxy S24 Back Cover Replacement

Written By: Nick Schultz
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Back Cover Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

15

Time Required

30 - 45 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the back cover (aka back glass) on your Samsung Galaxy S24.

Note: Retaining water resistance after the repair will depend on how well you reapply the back cover adhesive, but your device will lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating.

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    • Let your phone's battery drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged lithium-ion battery may catch fire if damaged.

    • Completely power off your phone and unplug all cables.

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    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.

    • You can use also use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the right edge of the back glass until it's hot to the touch.

    • Be careful not to heat the phone hotter than this—the battery is susceptible to heat damage.

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

    • Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and the frame.

    • If you have trouble, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap.

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    • Slide your opening pick along the right edge between the back cover and the frame to slice through the adhesive.

    • Leave your opening pick in the bottom right corner to keep the adhesive from resealing.

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    • Reheat your iOpener and apply it to the bottom of the back cover for two minutes.

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    • Rotate the opening pick around the bottom right corner to separate the adhesive.

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    • Insert a second opening pick to the left of the first one and slide it along the bottom edge to slice through the adhesive.

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

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

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    • Rotate the opening pick around the bottom left corner to separate the adhesive.

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    • Insert a third opening pick above the last one and slide it along the left edge to slice through the adhesive.

    • Only insert your pick up to 4 mm deep to avoid damaging the rear cameras or flash.

    • Leave your opening pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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

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    • Rotate the opening pick around the top left corner to separate the adhesive.

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    • Insert a fourth opening pick in the top left corner at the same depth and slide it along the top edge and around the top right corner to slice through the adhesive.

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    • Insert a fifth opening pick directly above the camera flash cutout.

    • Insert the opening pick under the top of the back cover until you feel it start to snag on the flash adhesive.

    • Insert the pick deeper into the phone until you feel the adhesive completely separate from the back cover.

    • Don't insert the pick any deeper than its center point to avoid damaging the rear cameras.

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    • Pick up the back cover by its edges and remove it from the phone.

    • If your cover is still sticking to the frame, slide the tip of an opening pick around the perimeter until the cover completely separates.

    • During reassembly:

    • This is a good point to power on your phone and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your phone back down completely before you continue working.

    • Remove any adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or your fingers. Apply heat and isopropyl alcohol (90% or greater) if you're having trouble removing the adhesive.

    • If you're using custom-cut adhesives, follow this guide.

    • If you're using double-sided tape, follow this guide.

Conclusion

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—be sure to transfer remaining components and remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Samsung Galaxy S24 Answers Community for troubleshooting help.

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