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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the back cover in your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

What you need

  1. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Prepare your phone for disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Prepare your phone for disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Allow your phone's battery to drain below 25%, as a charged lithium-ion battery is a potential safety hazard. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

    • Unplug any cables from your phone.

    • Hold the side key and the volume down button, then select "Power off" to turn off your phone.

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  2. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Heat the right edge: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.

    • You may use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate instead, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.

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  3. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Apply a suction handle to the back cover, as close to the center of the right edge as possible.

    • Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and the frame.

    • If 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.

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  4. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Separate the right adhesive: step 4, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Separate the right adhesive: step 4, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Separate the right adhesive: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the pick back and forth along the right edge to separate the adhesive.

    • Leave the pick inserted near the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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  5. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Heat the bottom edge: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.

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  7. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Separate the bottom adhesive: step 6, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Separate the bottom adhesive: step 6, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Separate the bottom adhesive: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Insert a second opening pick next to the first one, near the bottom of the right edge.

    • Rotate the opening pick around the bottom right corner to separate the adhesive.

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  8. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.

    • Leave the pick inserted near the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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  9. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Heat the left edge: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the back cover for two minutes.

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  10. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: step 9, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: step 9, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Insert a third opening pick next to the second one, near the left side of the bottom edge.

    • Rotate the opening pick around the bottom left corner to separate the adhesive.

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  11. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Slide your opening pick along the left edge to separate the adhesive, stopping before you reach the power button.

    • Do not insert the pick more than 4 mm to avoid damaging the antenna cable.

    • Leave the pick inserted near the power button to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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  12. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Heat the top edge: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the back cover for two minutes.

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  13. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Separate the top adhesive: step 12, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Separate the top adhesive: step 12, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Separate the top adhesive: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • Insert an opening pick in the gap at the top of the right edge.

    • Rotate the opening pick around the top right corner to separate the adhesive.

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  14. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the pick along the top edge to separate the adhesive.

    • Do not insert the pick more than 4 mm to avoid damaging the sensor or camera near the top edge.

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  15. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Separate the remaining adhesive: step 14, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Separate the remaining adhesive: step 14, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Separate the remaining adhesive: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the pick around the top left corner and down the left edge to separate the remaining adhesive.

    • Do not insert the pick more than 4 mm to avoid damaging the cameras.

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  16. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 15, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Back Cover Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Grab and remove the back cover.

    • If your cover is still sticking to the frame, slide an opening pick around the edges to separate any adhesive that may have resealed.

    • During reassembly:

    • 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.

    • Remove any adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or your fingers. Apply heat if you're having trouble separating the adhesive.

    • If you're using custom-cut adhesives, follow this guide.

    • If you're using double-sided tape, follow this guide.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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