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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Back Cover Replacement
Back Cover Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Tweezers
- Spudger tool
- SIM eject pin
Parts / materials
- Replacement back cover with pre-cut adhesive
- High-purity isopropyl alcohol (91% or higher)
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
Safety
- Wear protective safety glasses to guard against flying glass fragments.
- Do not heat the device above 80°C (176°F) to protect the internal battery.
- Handle cracked glass carefully or apply packing tape over shattered areas before removal.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole on the top edge of the phone to pop out and remove the SIM tray.
- 2
Remove the S Pen
1 minPress the end of the S Pen inward until it clicks, then pull it completely out of its slot.
- 3
Power Off the Device
1 minPress and hold the Side and Volume Down buttons simultaneously, then select Power Off on the screen.
- 4
Heat the Back Cover
2 minApply a heat gun on low power around all edges of the rear glass for 2 minutes to soften the factory adhesive.
- 5
Attach a Suction Cup
1 minPress a heavy-duty suction cup firmly onto the lower portion of the rear glass cover.
- 6
Create an Opening Gap
2 minPull upward on the suction cup with firm pressure to separate the rear glass slightly from the metal frame.
- 7
Insert an Opening Pick
1 minSlide a thin plastic opening pick into the gap created at the bottom edge of the device.
- 8
Slice the Bottom Adhesive
2 minSlide the pick back and forth across the bottom seam to cut through the adhesive layer.
- 9
Slice the Left Edge Adhesive
2 minReheat the left edge for 30 seconds, then slide your pick up the left side of the phone.
- 10
Slice the Top Edge Adhesive
2 minCarefully guide the pick around the top corner and across the top edge, cutting through the remaining tape.
- 11
Slice the Right Edge Adhesive
2 minReheat the right side and slide the pick down the right edge to free all perimeter adhesive.
- 12
Lift Away the Old Cover
1 minGently lift the back glass straight up off the chassis and set it aside.
- 13
Clean Frame Adhesive
4 minScrape away remaining adhesive residue from the aluminum frame using a spudger and isopropyl alcohol.
- 14
Prepare the Replacement Cover
1 minPeel off all protective plastic backing films from the pre-cut adhesive strips on your new back cover.
- 15
Install the New Cover
2 minAlign the replacement glass with the camera housing and frame edges, then press down firmly along all borders.
- 16
Reinsert SIM Tray and S Pen
1 minPush the SIM tray back into its top slot and reinsert the S Pen into its housing until it clicks.
After your Samsung Galaxy Note 10 back cover replacement
Power the Galaxy Note 10 back on and test the back cover replacement function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Samsung Galaxy Note 10 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
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