Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Back Cover Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a damaged back cover on your Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.

You’ll need to replace the adhesive on the back cover when reassembling to seal the device shut. Depending on that seal, the device might lose its water protection.

You'll need replacement adhesive to complete this repair.

What you need

Step 1 Heat the back cover

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Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the back cover for at least two minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath.
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 both susceptible to heat damage.

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Step 2 Insert an opening pick

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Secure a suction handle to the right edge of the back cover, as close to the edge as possible.
Lift the back cover with the suction handle to create a small gap between the back cover and the frame.
In case you have trouble creating a gap, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive. Follow the iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.
Insert an opening pick into the gap you created.

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Step 3 Slice the adhesive

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Slide the opening pick to the top right corner to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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Step 4 Slice the adhesive

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Insert a second opening pick at the top right edge of your phone.
Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening picks in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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Step 5

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If the adhesive becomes hard to cut, it has most likely cooled down. Use your iOpener for one to two minutes to reheat it.
Insert a third opening pick at the bottom right corner of your phone.
Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge of your phone to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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Step 6

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Insert a fourth opening pick at the bottom left corner of your phone.
Slide the opening pick along the left edge to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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Step 7

Insert a fifth opening pick at the top left corner.
Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the back cover to slice the remaining adhesive.

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Step 8 Remove the back cover

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Remove the back cover.
Apply new adhesive where necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
Secure the new back cover with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape. After installing the back cover, apply strong, steady pressure to your phone for several minutes to help the adhesive form a good bond—a stack of heavy books works well.