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Samsung Galaxy S10e Back Cover Replacement
Back Cover Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy S10e
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Plastic prying tool
- SIM eject tool
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement back cover with adhesive
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from fine glass shards.
- Use caution when handling cracked glass to avoid cuts.
- Do not apply heat directly over the battery area for extended periods.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely powered down before beginning.
- 2
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the top edge of the phone. Push firmly to pop out the tray and remove it from the device.
- 3
Heat Rear Glass Edges
3 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer on low heat to warm the outer edges of the back cover for 2 to 3 minutes. This softens the adhesive securing the glass to the frame.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the rear glass near the bottom edge. Press down firmly to create a tight seal.
- 5
Create an Opening Gap
2 minPull up gently on the suction cup to lift the rear glass slightly from the frame. Insert a thin plastic opening pick into the seam at the bottom edge.
- 6
Slice Bottom Edge Adhesive
2 minSlide the plastic pick carefully along the bottom edge of the phone to cut through the perimeter adhesive sealant.
- 7
Slice Left Edge Adhesive
2 minCarefully guide the opening pick around the bottom-left corner and up the left edge of the phone. Keep the pick shallow to prevent damaging internal components.
- 8
Slice Top Edge Adhesive
2 minMove the pick across the top edge of the device to separate the adhesive near the microphone and SIM slot.
- 9
Slice Right Edge Adhesive
2 minSlide the pick down the right edge towards the bottom-right corner to finish cutting the remaining perimeter adhesive.
- 10
Remove Rear Glass
1 minGently lift the loosened back cover straight up and away from the body of the phone. Set the old glass panel aside.
- 11
Clean Frame Adhesive
4 minApply high-concentration isopropyl alcohol to a lint-free cloth and clean off all old adhesive residue from the aluminum frame. Ensure the rim is entirely dry and smooth before installation.
- 12
Apply Replacement Cover
2 minPeel off the protective film from the pre-applied adhesive on your replacement back cover. Align the panel carefully with the camera housing and press down firmly around all edges.
After your Samsung Galaxy S10e back cover replacement
Power the Galaxy S10e 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 S10e job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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