Samsung Galaxy Note9 Back Cover Replacement Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 14 Steps
Ready to give your Samsung Galaxy Note9 a fresh new look? Let’s swap out that back cover! This step-by-step guide will make it a breeze. If you get stuck or need an extra hand, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
– First things first, let’s power down your phone before we dive into the disassembly fun!
– Grab your trusty hairdryer, heat gun, or an iOpener, and let’s cozy up to the right edge of the phone’s back for about a minute. This will help melt the adhesive like butter, making our next steps a breeze!
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Step 2
If the adhesive isn’t cooperating, don’t stress! Just warm it up a bit more instead of forcing it. Too much elbow grease could lead to a shattered screen, and we definitely don’t want that.
Hey there! If the glass is all cracked up, go ahead and cover it with some packing tape. This will create a smooth surface for the suction cup to grab onto. You got this!
– Get ready to rock and roll! Let’s get this phone back in tip-top shape. First, stick a suction handle onto the back cover.
– Now, give that suction handle a good lift! You’ll see a tiny gap start to appear between the back cover and the phone’s frame.
– Time to sneak in a little tool! Carefully slide an opening pick into that gap you just created.
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Step 3
If, at any point, the adhesive seems like it wants to play hard to get, give it a little more heat—no need to get all muscle-bound!
– Alright, so there’s a little extra sticky stuff along the top edge and around the camera bezel, just sayin’.
– When you’re cutting around the left edge near the fingerprint sensor, be careful, ’cause there’s a ribbon cable in there that doesn’t like surprises. Just a little heads up!
Step 4
Be careful not to insert the pick too far into the phone when you’re cutting near the fingerprint sensor or cameras – you don’t want to risk damaging any of the internal components. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
– Now, let’s get this party started! Grab your opening pick and carefully slice the adhesive up and down the right side, starting from the center. You got this!
Step 5
Heads up! The corners are a bit delicate, so be gentle. If the adhesive starts acting up, just give it some more heat. No worries! We’re in this together.
– Start by placing an opening pick in the upper-right corner to create a little gap.
– Next, grab another opening pick and gently slice through the adhesive around the bottom-right corner.
– Keep that opening pick in place while you work your magic!
Step 6
– Let’s warm up that adhesive! Grab your trusty heat gun or hair dryer, or even that trusty iOpener, and apply it to the left side of the rear panel for about three minutes. We’re aiming to loosen up that sticky stuff underneath, making it easier to get things moving. Don’t worry, we’re not trying to melt anything! Just a little warmth to get things flowing smoothly. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
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Step 7
Watch out for those corners! They’re like the soft underbelly of your device—super fragile!
And hey, when you’re using that opening pick, keep it chill and don’t go more than halfway down the left edge near the fingerprint sensor. We wouldn’t want you to accidentally poke the ribbon cable inside!
Don’t sweat it if the opening picks take a little tumble as you separate the back cover. It’s all part of the fun!
– Let’s start by carefully slipping an opening pick into the lower-left corner of the rear panel. Go slow, we don’t want to scratch anything!
– Now, using another opening pick, gently cut the adhesive along the left edge of the rear panel. Think of it as a little dance with your tools. 😉
Step 8
If you need to loosen up that sticky stuff a little more, go ahead and give it a little extra heat with an iOpener, hairdryer, or heat gun. You know the drill!
– Grab that trusty opening pick and gently slice through the adhesive in the upper-left corner of the rear panel. Take your time—patience is key!
– Now, finish strong by cutting through the last bit of adhesive along the top of the phone. You’re doing great!
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Step 9
Hold your horses on unplugging that fingerprint sensor ribbon cable, buddies! We’ve got more steps to follow before we can say goodbye to it.
Hey, it’s possible that the fingerprint sensor cover might be holding on tight to the midframe. No worries, you’re doing great! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Start by gently prying apart the right side of the rear cover. You’ve got this!
– Now, tilt the cover up along the left edge to reveal the fingerprint sensor ribbon cable. Easy peasy!
Step 10
– Now, let’s give that fingerprint sensor ribbon cable a little wiggle room. Use the tip of your spudger to gently pry it up and out of its socket. Think of it like giving it a high five! (But, you know, without the actual high five.)
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Step 11
– Alright, let’s get that back cover off!
– Time to put it back on, champ. No worries, it’s a piece of cake.
– Grab your tweezers and peel off any leftover sticky stuff from the phone. Then, give the area a good clean with some high-concentration isopropyl alcohol (90% or better) and a lint-free cloth. This’ll make sure the new adhesive sticks like glue. You don’t need to go crazy removing every bit of the old adhesive, just the bigger pieces.
– Switch on your phone and give it a test run before putting on the new adhesive and sealing things up.
– Carefully apply the new adhesive to the back cover, then line up one edge of the glass with the phone and press it down firmly. You’re golden!
Step 12
– Time to get this repair started. Use a heat gun, hair dryer, or a heated iOpener to warm up the adhesive underneath the fingerprint sensor. Keep heating until it’s just a bit too hot to touch – that’s when you know the adhesive is nice and soft, making it easier to remove without tearing.
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Step 13
– Slide an opening pick under the back of the fingerprint sensor – it’s time to set it free from the back cover.
– Gently twist the opening pick to loosen the fingerprint sensor from the back cover. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 14
Want to give your fingerprint sensor a fresh start? Just use a pre-cut adhesive sheet to give it a new home. You can do it! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
– Let’s remove that fingerprint sensor! It’s like giving it a little vacation.
– To install a new fingerprint sensor, we’ll need to get rid of the old adhesive. Use tweezers to peel off as much as you can, then use some 90% isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth to clean up any remaining goo. It’s like giving your phone a spa day!
– If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
