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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Back Cover Replacement
Back Cover Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- SIM eject tool
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Clean workspace mat
Parts / materials
- Replacement back glass cover
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive strip
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear protective safety glasses when working with cracked glass.
- Do not heat the phone above 80°C (176°F) to avoid battery and display damage.
- Ensure isopropyl alcohol is used in a well-ventilated area away from heat sources.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the Side and Volume Down buttons, then tap Power Off on the screen. Disconnect all cables before starting.
- 2
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole on the bottom left edge and push to eject the SIM tray. Remove the tray entirely.
- 3
Heat Back Cover
3 minApply a heat gun or hair dryer around the edges of the back cover for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the internal adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the glass back cover and press down firmly to seal.
- 5
Create Seam Gap
2 minPull up firmly on the suction cup while inserting a thin plastic prying tool into the gap between the glass and metal frame.
- 6
Slice Bottom Adhesive
2 minSlide the plastic pick horizontally along the bottom edge of the phone to cut through the glass adhesive.
- 7
Slice Side Adhesive
3 minSlide the pick around the bottom corners and up both long sides of the frame. Reapply heat if the pick meets heavy resistance.
- 8
Slice Top Adhesive
2 minCarefully guide the opening pick along the top edge, taking care around the camera module perimeter.
- 9
Remove Old Back Cover
1 minLift the rear glass cover straight off the frame and set it aside.
- 10
Clean Frame Residue
4 minDampen a microfiber cloth with isopropyl alcohol and scrape away old adhesive chunks using a spudger.
- 11
Apply Pre-Cut Adhesive
2 minPeel the protective backing from the new adhesive strip, align it precisely on the frame, and press it firmly into place.
- 12
Install Replacement Back Cover
2 minRemove remaining adhesive liner, align the new back cover with the camera frame, and press firmly along all edges to seal.
After your Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra back cover replacement
Power the Galaxy S22 Ultra 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 S22 Ultra 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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