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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Back Cover Replacement
Back Cover Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction handle
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- Tweezers
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Parts / materials
- Replacement back cover with camera lens frame
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive tape
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Wear protective eye goggles to guard against flying glass shards if the back cover is cracked.
- Do not heat the device above 80°C (176°F) to avoid damaging the internal lithium-ion battery.
- Work in a well-ventilated space when applying isopropyl alcohol.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the Side and Volume Down buttons simultaneously, then tap Power Off on the screen. Disconnect any attached cables before proceeding.
- 2
Heat Lower Edge
2 minApply a heated iOpener or heat gun to the bottom edge of the back glass for 2 minutes. Keep the temperature around 80°C (176°F) to soften the perimeter adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Handle
1 minPlace a suction cup onto the lower third of the back cover, near the USB-C port. Press down firmly to create a tight seal.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
2 minPull up on the suction handle to create a small gap between the glass and the frame. Slide the tip of an opening pick into the gap.
- 5
Slice Bottom Adhesive
2 minSlide the pick back and forth along the bottom edge of the device to cut through the adhesive. Leave the pick under the bottom edge to prevent re-sealing.
- 6
Heat Left Edge
2 minApply heat along the left edge of the back cover for 90 seconds to soften the adhesive band.
- 7
Slice Left Edge Adhesive
2 minInsert a second opening pick at the bottom-left corner and slide it up to the top corner. Do not insert the pick deeper than 5mm to avoid damaging internal ribbons.
- 8
Heat Right Edge
2 minWarm the right edge of the rear glass with your heat source for 90 seconds.
- 9
Slice Right Edge Adhesive
2 minSlide an opening pick up the right side of the device to sever the remaining side adhesive.
- 10
Heat Top Edge
2 minApply heat across the top edge and camera module area for 2 minutes to loosen the thick upper adhesive.
- 11
Separate Rear Glass
2 minCarefully slice through the top edge adhesive with a pick, then lift the back cover completely off the phone body.
- 12
Clean Frame Residue
4 minApply high-concentration isopropyl alcohol to the frame edges and use a spudger to scrape off all old adhesive residue.
- 13
Apply New Adhesive
3 minPeel the protective film from your custom pre-cut back cover adhesive and align it onto the midframe. Press firmly along the perimeter to adhere.
- 14
Install New Back Cover
2 minPeel off the remaining adhesive backing film, align the replacement rear glass over the camera lenses, and press firmly along all edges.
After your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra back cover replacement
Power the Galaxy S23 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 S23 Ultra job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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