Samsung Galaxy S21+ Back Cover Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 10 Steps
Ready to give your Samsung Galaxy S21+ a fresh back? Let’s dive in! Just a heads up: keeping that water resistance intact after your repair is all about how well you reapply that adhesive. Remember, your device will lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating, but don’t worry, you've got this!
Step 1
You can use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to help with this step, but remember to keep it cool! Too much heat can harm your phone's display and battery. Let's keep it cozy and avoid any heat drama!
- Warm up an iOpener and gently press it against the bottom edge of the back cover for about two minutes. This helps loosen things up so you can get inside more easily. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 2
If your back cover has a crack, the suction handle might have a tough time sticking. No worries! You can give it a go with some strong tape, or get a little crafty by using superglue to hold the suction handle in place while it cures. Once that's set, you're all set to keep moving forward!
Struggling to create that perfect gap? No need to stress! Just apply a bit more heat to soften the adhesive further. Remember to follow the iOpener instructions to keep everything safe from overheating.
- Grab a suction handle and stick it to the bottom edge of the back cover, right up against the edge for the best grip.
- Gently pull on the suction handle to lift the back cover just enough to create a tiny gap between it and the frame.
- Slide an opening pick into that little gap you just made.
- Carefully glide the opening pick down to the bottom left corner to cut through the adhesive.
- Keep that opening pick in place to stop the adhesive from sealing back up.
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Step 3
- Pop a second opening pick down along the bottom edge of your phone—like you're dealing cards to a really stubborn opponent.
- Glide that pick over to the bottom right corner to slice through the sticky adhesive. Think of it as cutting through a gooey slice of pizza.
- Leave your picks hanging out where they are to stop the adhesive from sticking things back together. No surprise reunions here!
Step 4
- Warm up that iOpener and give it a cozy hug on the right edge of the back cover for a solid two minutes.
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Step 5
If the adhesive cools and turns into a sticky brick, just pop your iOpener back on for 2-3 minutes and give it another warm hug—then slice away like a pro.
- Time to get this repair started! Insert a third opening pick at the bottom right corner of your phone - it's going to help you get inside.
- Now, gently slide the opening pick along the right edge of your phone to loosen the adhesive. Take your time, you got this!
- Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to keep the adhesive from sealing back up. You're making great progress!
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Step 6
- Warm up your iOpener and give the top edge of that back cover a cozy two-minute hug.
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Step 7
When you're working near the camera assembly, keep your opening pick shallow—just the tip, around 4-5 mm is plenty. That way, you steer clear of damaging or smudging the camera. Keep it cool and precise!
- Pop that fourth opening pick right under the top right corner of your phone.
- Gently slide the opening pick along the top edge to cut through the adhesive like butter.
- Keep the opening pick snug in the top left corner to stop that adhesive from trying to reseal.
Step 8
- Warm up your iOpener and park it on the left edge of the back cover for a solid two minutes. Let that heat work its magic!
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Step 9
When slicing near the power button, be careful to only insert the tip of the opening pick (~3-4mm) - you don't want to accidentally damage the power and volume button flex cable. We've got your back, but let's take it one step at a time to get that repair done smoothly!
- Now it's time to add a fifth opening pick under the bottom left corner - nice and easy!
- Gently slide the opening pick along the left edge of the back cover to cut through the remaining adhesive. You're making great progress!
Step 10
- Before installing the new part, take a good look at it and compare it with the original. Don’t forget to transfer any leftover components and peel off any adhesive backings from the new part.
- To put everything back together, just follow the instructions in reverse order. Simple as that!
- Got some e-waste lying around? Make sure to drop it off at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler to keep things eco-friendly.
- Things not going as planned? No worries, try some quick troubleshooting or reach out to our community for a hand. We're here to help!
