Introdução
Use this guide to remove or replace the back cover in your Samsung Galaxy S21.
Before you begin, refer to the Samsung Self-Repair document for safety information.
Note: Retaining water resistance after the repair will depend on how well you reapply the adhesive, but your device will lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating.
O que você precisa
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Heat an iOpener and apply it to the back cover's bottom edge for two minutes.
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Apply a suction cup to the back of the phone, as close to the center of the bottom edge as possible.
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Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the back 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 bottom edge to slice through the adhesive.
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Leave the pick in to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the back cover's left edge for two minutes.
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Apply a suction cup to the back of the phone, as close to the center of the left edge as possible.
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Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the back cover and the frame.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the back cover's right edge for two minutes.
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Apply a suction cup to the back of the phone, as close to the center of the right edge as possible.
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Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the back cover and the frame.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap.
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Rotate the right-edge opening pick around the top-right corner of the phone.
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Slide the top-most opening pick as close to the camera shell as possible.
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Repeat for the left-edge pick.
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Heat an iOpener and apply it to the camera shell for two minutes.
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There's additional adhesive to the right of the camera that you need to cut through.
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Angle the pick downward to avoid any damage.
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Rotate the back cover counterclockwise to create a gap between the camera shell and the frame.
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Insert an opening pick in the gap.
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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 if you're having trouble separating the adhesive.
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If you're using Samsung 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 the instructions in reverse order and perform the opposite actions, e.g., "reattach" instead of "removing." Skip steps that use heating and prying, and pay close attention to the 📌 bullets as you work through the steps.
After you've completed the repair, download the Samsung Members App from the Galaxy Store or the Play Store, and Samsung Self-Repair document (beginning page 10) to make sure your device is fully functional.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our 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 the instructions in reverse order and perform the opposite actions, e.g., "reattach" instead of "removing." Skip steps that use heating and prying, and pay close attention to the 📌 bullets as you work through the steps.
After you've completed the repair, download the Samsung Members App from the Galaxy Store or the Play Store, and Samsung Self-Repair document (beginning page 10) to make sure your device is fully functional.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.
