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Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement

Dominik Schnabelrauch

Dominik Schnabelrauch and one other contributor

Last updated on June 10, 2024

20 - 30 minutes
Moderate

Introduction

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Use this guide to replace a damaged rear glass panel on your Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro.

You’ll need replacement adhesive to reattach components when reassembling the device.

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  1. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement, Heat the rear glass: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the rear glass 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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  2. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 2, image 1 of 3 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 2, image 2 of 3 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Secure a suction handle to the bottom edge of the rear glass, as close to the edge as possible.

    • If the rear glass is cracked, the suction handle may not stick. Try lifting it with strong tape, or superglue the suction handle in place and allow it to cure so you can proceed.

    • Lift the rear glass with the suction handle to create a small gap between the back 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 you created.

    • Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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  3. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement, Slice the adhesive: step 3, image 1 of 2 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement, Slice the adhesive: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge of your phone.

    • Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the opening picks in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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  5. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement, Slice the adhesive: step 4, image 1 of 3 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement, Slice the adhesive: step 4, image 2 of 3 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement, Slice the adhesive: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • 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 left corner of your phone.

    • Slide the opening pick along the left edge of your phone to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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  6. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a fourth opening pick underneath the top left corner of your phone.

    • Slide the opening pick along the top edge to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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  7. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a fifth opening pick underneath the top right corner.

    • Slide the opening pick along the right edge of the rear glass to slice the remaining adhesive.

    • Do not try to remove the rear glass all the way yet. It might be adhered to the phone assembly because of the adhesive around the rear camera.

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  8. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement, Loosen the rear camera adhesive: step 7, image 1 of 2 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement, Loosen the rear camera adhesive: step 7, image 2 of 2
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    • Carefully try to separate the rear glass from the phone assembly. If you're successful you can ignore this step. In case the rear glass sticks to the rear camera adhesive, continue with this step.

    • Carefully insert a plastic or playing card at the right edge of the phone where the rear camera is located.

    • Use the plastic card to slice the adhesive along the rear camera frame.

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  9. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement, Remove the rear glass: step 8, image 1 of 2 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Rear Glass Replacement, Remove the rear glass: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the rear glass.

    • Apply new adhesive where necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).

    • Secure the new rear glass with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape. After installing the rear glass, 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.

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Conclusion

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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