Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Back Cover Replacement Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 15 Steps
Hey there! Just a friendly reminder to take your time and be careful while working on your device. If you run into any bumps along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out for help. You can always schedule a repair if you need a hand!
Get ready to dive into your Galaxy S20 Ultra! This guide will help you pop off the back cover for a replacement or to peek inside at the internals. Just a heads up: keeping that water resistance intact after your repair is all about how well you reapply the adhesive. Remember, your device might lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating, but don’t worry, you’ve got this! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
First things first, give your phone a little break—unplug it and power it down before diving in.
– Warm up a nifty iOpener and gently press it against the lower edge of the back cover for a couple of minutes.
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Step 2
– Grab a suction cup and stick it on the back of your phone, aiming for the center of the bottom edge.
– Give that suction cup a good, steady pull to open up a little gap between the back cover and the frame.
– Now, slide the tip of an opening pick into that gap you’ve created.
Step 3
– Glide the pick gently back and forth across the lower edge to effortlessly cut through the adhesive.
– Keep your opening pick snugly nestled in the crease to prevent the adhesive from sealing up again.
Step 4
– Get ready to spice things up! Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the back cover for two minutes.
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Step 5
Since we’re working with some snug fits here, don’t be surprised if it takes a few tries to get it just right!
– Grab a suction cup and stick it to the back of your phone, aiming for the center of the left edge. You’re doing great!
– Give that suction cup a solid pull with a steady hand to open up a little gap between the back cover and the frame. Keep it up!
– Now, slide the tip of an opening pick into that gap you just created. You’re on the right track!
Step 6
– Once the pick is snugly under the edge of the glass, give it a little tilt downwards and slide it in a bit more to completely break free the back cover’s adhesive. You’ve got this!
Step 7
– Gently glide the pick down to the bottom edge of the phone to break free the back cover’s sticky bond.
– Keep your pick tucked under the left side of the glass near the bottom to stop that adhesive from getting cozy again.
Step 8
– Slide another pick under the center of the left edge of the back cover.
– Gently move the pick upwards to release the adhesive on the back cover.
– Keep the pick under the left edge of the glass near the top of the device to prevent the adhesive from sticking again.
Step 9
– Heat up your iOpener buddy and apply it to the right edge of the phone’s back cover for about two minutes. Need help? No sweat, just schedule a repair!
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Step 10
– Get ready to work some magic! Stick a suction cup onto the back of the device right along the edge’s center.
– Give that suction cup a good tug with a steady hand to create some space between the back cover and the frame.
– Time to put your magic tool to work! Slip an opening pick into the gap you’ve just made.
Step 11
– Gently nudge the pick towards the bottom edge of your phone to help detach the back cover from its sticky embrace.
– Keep your pick nestled under the right side of the glass near the bottom to stop the adhesive from getting all clingy again.
Step 12
– Slide in another pick underneath the center of the right edge of the back cover.
– Gently move the pick towards the top of the device to separate the adhesive on the back cover.
Step 13
– Get your trusty heated iOpener and gently warm up the top edge of the back cover for a cool two minutes.
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Step 14
Hey there tech-savvy superstar! Just a heads up – the glass near the corners of the back cover is a bit delicate, so let’s handle it with care to keep that rear looking sharp. You got this!
– Gently glide the pick from the right edge of your device, making your way around the top right corner like a pro.
– Keep slicing along the top edge to completely break free the back cover adhesive. You’re doing great!
Step 15
– Gently lift the back cover, taking your time. Use those handy opening picks to carefully cut through any stubborn adhesive that might be holding on.
– Now, go ahead and remove the back cover like a pro.
– When it’s time to put everything back together:
