Samsung Galaxy S22 Back Cover Replacement

ID: 155378

Description: Follow this guide to remove or replace the back...

Steps:

  1. Let your phone's battery to drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged lithium-ion battery may catch fire if damaged.
  2. Heat an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.
  3. A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.
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  4. While you wait for the adhesive to soften, note the following:
  5. There's adhesive securing the back cover around the perimeter of the frame.
  6. The adhesive is strongest in the bottom right and top left corners.
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  7. Apply a suction handle to the back cover, as close to the bottom edge as possible.
  8. Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and the frame.
  9. If you have trouble creating a gap, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive. Follow the iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.
  10. Insert an opening pick into the gap.
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  11. Slide the pick back and forth along the bottom edge to slice through the adhesive.
  12. Leave the pick inserted in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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  13. Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the back cover for two minutes.
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  14. Insert a second opening pick at the bottom left corner.
  15. Slide the pick to the bottom of the camera bezel to slice the left adhesive.
  16. Only insert the pick up to 5 mm, as you may damage the antenna flex cable or the power button cable.
  17. Leave the pick in to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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  18. Heat an iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.
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  19. Insert a third opening pick at the bottom right corner.
  20. If the adhesive has resealed, insert the pick closer to the bottom edge.
  21. Slide the pick to the top right corner to slice the adhesive.
  22. Leave the pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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  23. Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the back cover for two minutes.
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  24. Insert an opening pick in the gap at the top right edge.
  25. Slide the pick across the top edge and around the top left corner to slice the remaining adhesive.
  26. Only insert the pick up to 4 mm, as you may damage the rear cameras or flash.
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  27. Grab and remove the back cover.
  28. If your cover is still sticking to the frame, slide an opening pick around the perimeter until the cover completely separates.
  29. During reassembly:
  30. This is a good point to power on your phone and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your phone back down completely before you continue working.
  31. Remove any adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or your fingers. Apply heat if you're having trouble separating the adhesive.
  32. To apply new adhesive, follow this guide.
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