Samsung Galaxy Note8 Back Cover Replacement Guide – DIY Repair
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 7 Steps
Hey, listen up! If your battery is looking a little puffy, don’t go trying to heat things up.
You could mess up the waterproof seals on your phone.
And that’s not cool!
It could make your phone not work as it should.
If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair
Get ready to give your Galaxy Note8 a brand new look by replacing the back cover. If you’ve got a swollen battery, please be careful and avoid heating your phone. To loosen the adhesive, you can use a dropper or syringe to apply some isopropyl alcohol (90+%) around the edges of the back cover. Remember to wear eye protection and be cautious when dealing with swollen batteries – if you’re not comfortable, consider taking it to a pro or schedule a repair. Keep in mind that opening your phone will affect its waterproof sealing, so make sure to replace the adhesive seals if you want to keep that protection. Your phone will still work just fine without them, but it’s worth taking the extra step. You’ll likely need some replacement adhesive to get the back cover securely attached again. Take your time and follow these steps for a successful repair.
Step 1
– Time to power down your phone, amigo! Hit that power button and say goodbye to the screen for now.
– Grab that iOpener and get ready to loosen up that glue holding the Note8’s back together.
– Pop that iOpener onto the back of the Note8, right along that side where the power button lives. We’re warming things up!
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Step 2
Hey, go easy on that opening pick! You don’t want to break the back cover, right? Use the suction handle to pull and the pick to cut through the adhesive – smooth moves, my friend!
Since the back cover hugs the edges a bit, slide that opening pick in at a lower angle from underneath for a smoother operation.
If that pick starts getting stubborn, give your iOpener another stint in the heat and press it back on the back cover—it’ll make things easier!
– Let’s get started by using a suction handle to carefully lift the back cover and create a gap – just enough space to get your opening pick in.
– Now, begin at the middle of the side and gently cut the adhesive while pulling up with the suction handle. Take your time, it’s a delicate process.
– Next, move the pick towards the bottom corner and leave it there to keep the adhesive from resealing to the case. You’re making great progress!
– Finally, use another pick and move it to the top corner. If you need help or feel unsure, you can always schedule a repair with Salvation Repair.
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Step 3
– Now it’s time to grab another opening pick and carefully work your way around the corner and along the top edge – you’re making great progress!
– If the adhesive starts to stick again, don’t worry, just reheat it with an iOpener and you’ll be back on track.
– Leave the pick at the top right corner to keep everything open – you’re doing a great job, and if you need any help along the way, you can always schedule a repair
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Step 4
– Give that device a spin and start gently separating the adhesive at the bottom with your trusty opening pick.
– Hold that pick steady in the bottom right corner to keep the adhesive from sticking back together. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 5
Hey, take it easy! If the back cover isn’t budging or starts to bend, don’t force it. Just use the iOpener again to loosen up that glue.
– Once you’ve successfully separated the adhesive on all three sides, gently lift the back cover. You’ve got this!
– Keep an eye on that fingerprint sensor connector as you flip the back cover open. You may need to disconnect it, and we’ll walk you through that in the next step.
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Step 6
Hey, it’s possible the connector popped out while you were opening the back cover. No worries, we’ll get it sorted!
– Grab a handy pair of tweezers and gently disconnect that fingerprint sensor like a pro!
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Step 7
– Alright, let’s get that back cover off! No sweat, you got this.
– To prep for putting things back together, gently remove any leftover sticky stuff from the phone. Then, give those areas a good clean with some isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth. You’re a cleaning pro! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
