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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement
Back Cover Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction cup
- Opening picks
- SIM eject tool
- Plastic spudger
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement rear glass cover with adhesive
- 90%+ isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfibre cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from fine glass shards if the back cover is shattered.
- Do not heat the device above 80°C (176°F) to prevent lithium-ion battery overheating.
- Perform the repair in a well-ventilated space when using isopropyl alcohol.
- Keep opening picks shallow (under 4 mm) to avoid piercing internal ribbon cables or the battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the Side and Volume Down buttons, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely powered down before continuing.
- 2
Remove the SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole at the bottom edge of the frame. Push inward firmly until the tray pops out, then pull it clear of the device.
- 3
Heat the bottom edge of the back cover
2 minApply a heated pad or heat gun on low power (approx. 80°C / 176°F) to the bottom edge of the rear glass for 2 minutes. Heating softens the strong factory perimeter adhesive.
- 4
Attach a suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the back cover, just above the USB-C port. Press down firmly to form a tight seal.
- 5
Create an initial entry gap
2 minPull up firmly on the suction handle to create a tiny gap between the back cover and the frame. Slide the thin point of an opening pick straight into the gap.
- 6
Slice the bottom adhesive
2 minSlide the opening pick along the bottom edge from corner to corner. Leave the pick under the edge to prevent the adhesive from re-bonding.
- 7
Slice the left edge adhesive
3 minHeat the left side of the back cover for 1 minute. Insert a second opening pick and slide it up the left edge, keeping the pick inserted no deeper than 4 mm.
- 8
Slice the top edge adhesive
2 minApply heat to the top edge for 1 minute. Guide an opening pick around the top corner and slice across the upper perimeter.
- 9
Slice the right edge adhesive
2 minHeat the right edge of the glass. Slide an opening pick down the right side to slice the remaining perimeter adhesive.
- 10
Lift and remove the back cover
1 minCarefully lift the back glass up and away from the phone body. Set the old glass panel aside.
- 11
Clean adhesive residue from the chassis
4 minDampen a microfibre cloth with 90%+ isopropyl alcohol and wipe down the exposed frame perimeter. Use tweezers to scrape off any stubborn lingering adhesive strips.
- 12
Install the new back cover
3 minPeel away all protective film liners from the new rear panel's pre-applied adhesive. Line up the camera cutouts with the camera lenses, lower the glass into place, and press firmly along all edges.
After your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra back cover replacement
Power the Galaxy S24 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 S24 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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