Samsung Galaxy S9 Back Cover Replacement

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Samsung Galaxy S9 Back Cover Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

10 - 20 minutes

Introduction

If your back cover is broken, this is the guide for you. Please be careful and have packing tape handy: this job can be a little risky.

Be forewarned - if you remove or replace the back cover, your device will lose its waterproof capabilities unless you also replace the waterproof seal.

Tools

Step 1

Heat the iOpener in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
Apply the iOpener to the backside edge and let it sit for 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Press the suction handle firmly on to the back cover.
Insert an opening pick between the back cover and the device's body while pulling upwards on the suction handle.

Step 3

Apply more opening picks to the edges of the phone, heating the other sides as needed.
Be patient. This step requires quite a bit of work. The adhesive is difficult to melt, making it time-consuming to remove the back of the phone.
Because the back panel is made of glass, inserting and sliding the opening picks is likely to crack the glass. If the glass does shatter, please cover it with packing tape to protect your hands from the sharp edges and fragments.