Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Back Cover Replacement
Introduction
Go to step 1Use this guide to replace the back cover on your Samsung Galaxy S23+.
Note: Retaining water resistance after the repair will depend on how well you reapply the back cover adhesive, but your device will lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating.
What you need
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Unplug any cables from your phone.
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Hold the side key and the volume down button, then select "Power off" to turn off your phone.
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Heat an iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
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Apply a suction handle to the back cover, as close to the center of the right edge as possible.
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Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and the frame.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap.
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Slide the pick back and forth along the right edge to separate the adhesive.
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Leave the pick inserted near the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.
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Insert a second pick at the bottom right corner.
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Rotate the opening pick around the bottom right corner to separate the adhesive.
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Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner to separate the adhesive.
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Leave the pick in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the back cover for two minutes.
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Rotate the opening pick around the bottom left corner to separate the adhesive.
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Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.
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Slide your pick toward the top left corner to separate the adhesive.
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Leave the pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the back cover for two minutes.
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Insert a fourth opening pick at the top left corner.
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Rotate it around the top left corner to separate the adhesive.
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Slide your opening pick to the top right corner to separate the adhesive.
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Leave the pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Line up the tip of an opening pick with the flash cutout.
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Slide the opening pick under the top of the back cover until you feel it start to snag on the adhesive.
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Keep sliding the pick toward the bottom of the phone until you feel the adhesive completely separate from the back cover.
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Grab and remove the back cover.
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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.
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Remove any adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or your fingers. Apply heat and isopropyl alcohol (90% or greater) if you're having trouble removing the adhesive.
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If you're using custom-cut adhesives, follow this guide.
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If you're using double-sided tape, follow this guide.
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—be sure to transfer remaining components and remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Samsung Galaxy S23+ Answers Community for troubleshooting help.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—be sure to transfer remaining components and remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Samsung Galaxy S23+ Answers Community for troubleshooting help.
