Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Back Assembly Replacement

Last updated on March 4, 2024

5 minutes

Moderate

Introduction

In order to remove other parts of your device, you will need to remove the back assembly. You may also need to replace the back panel if it damaged. This guide will show you how to remove the back assembly of your Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra. A heat gun or hairdryer is needed to loosen the adhesive to open the back panel, which can become hot and potentially damage the phone. A suction cup and opening tools will be needed to pry off the cover.

What you need

Tools

Step 1 Back Assembly

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Wedge your finger under the bottom ridge of the SD card insert.
Pull outwards with your fingers to remove the SD card from the left side of device.

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Step 2

Use a hair dryer to heat each corner of the phone.
Alternate heating each corner for a minute to loosen the adhesive binding the back cover to the phone.
Don't heat one area for too long; the phone may get damaged from overheating.

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Step 3

Press a suction cup on a heated corner of the device.
Hold the phone down and gently lift the suction cup to create a small gap.
You may hear crunching or popping sounds when you lift up the back cover.

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Step 4

Tool used on this step:

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Insert your iFixit Opening Tool in the small gap between your phone and the back cover.
Lift up on the iFixit Opening Tool and insert your plastic card in the small gap between your phone and the back cover.