Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Rear Glass Removal
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 8 Steps
Be careful not to damage the waterproof seal while working—it's your phone’s first line of defense against water. Keeping it intact helps ensure your device stays dry and happy. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.
Get ready to tackle the task of removing the rear glass from your Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus! Just a heads up, when you pop it open, you might mess with the waterproof seal, so keep that in mind. If you don’t replace those adhesive seals, your phone will still work like a champ, but it won't be splashing around in water anymore. Make sure to grab some replacement adhesive to reattach everything when it's time to put it all back together. Happy repairing!
Step 1
- First things first, let's power down that phone of yours. Safety first, right?
- Grab your trusty iOpener and let’s get to work on loosening that sticky adhesive lurking beneath the rear glass. Apply the iOpener for a solid two minutes. Don’t hesitate to give it another go if you feel like the back cover is still playing hard to get!
The adhesive holding the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus shut is pretty tough. If you're having trouble prying it open with an iOpener, don't worry—you can also try using a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to soften things up. Just keep a close eye on the temperature—overheating can harm the AMOLED display and the battery inside. Patience and gentle heat are your friends here. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.
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Step 2
Check out the way the adhesive is arranged inside the back cover—it's laid out just like you see in the image.
- Get ready to slice through the sticky stuff holding on the back cover.
- Aim for the adhesive spots shown below:
- Where it's thick, you'll need a bit more muscle.
- Thin areas—easy does it.
- Steer clear of this zone so you don’t mess with the fingerprint sensor flex cable.
Step 3
Cracked rear glass making the suction cup act like a diva? Grab some sturdy tape for extra grip, or go MacGyver and glue that suction cup down—just let it set before getting back to business.
You might need to channel your inner superhero and use some muscle, but all you really need is a tiny gap for your tool. If things aren’t budging, heat things up again to loosen the glue—it cools off fast, so don’t be shy about reheating.
- Stick a suction cup onto the back cover to get things popping.
- Gently lift the bottom edge of the back cover with your suction cup, creating a tiny gap between the cover and the frame.
- Slide an opening pick into that gap and carefully work it down to the bottom right corner.
Step 4
- Grab a second pick and cruise over to the bottom left corner—slide it right in.
- Pop a third pick at the bottom of your phone and let it hang out there while you work. It’ll keep the adhesive from pulling a sneaky reseal move on you.
Step 5
- Take your opening pick and slide it from the bottom left corner up along the side of your S9 Plus like you’re buttering toast.
- Pause halfway up the left side once you’ve sliced through the sticky stuff, and let your pick chill there for a bit.
- Now, repeat the move on the bottom right corner—slide your pick halfway up that side too, and leave it hanging out there.
Step 6
Hold up before flipping that phone all the way open—remember, the fingerprint reader's flex cable is still hanging on to the motherboard. Keep it gentle, and you'll be good to go.
- Place a fourth opening pick on the right side of the frame and gently slide it up toward the top right corner. Then, run a fifth opening pick along the left edge of the phone all the way to the top left corner. Use the picks to carefully cut through the remaining adhesive beneath the upper part of the rear glass. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 7
- Gently lift up the rear glass on the side where the volume buttons hang out. No need to rush—let’s treat it like a first date.
- Grab a spudger and pop up the fingerprint sensor flex cable. It’s just a little connection, nothing wild.
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Step 8
- Seal the deal with your new back cover using some pre-cut adhesive or double-sided tape—it's like giving your device a warm hug!
- Now, let's put everything back together by retracing your steps—it's like a fun little dance in reverse!
- Once the rear cover is on, give your phone a little TLC by applying firm, steady pressure for a few minutes. You can even stack some heavy books on top to help the adhesive bond like best friends!
- And just like that, you're done! Follow this guide to test your repair and make sure everything is working smoothly. If you run into any hiccups, don’t hesitate to schedule a repair!
