Fairphone 2 Replacing the back cover replacement guide

Introduction

In this guide, we show you how to replace your Fairphone 2’s defective back cover on your own. This repair can help if the back cover is broken or scratched, or you can’t press the buttons properly.

Required tools

Menda ESD Spudger

Menda ESD Spudger

You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.
€5.00 at the iDoc store
Steel Laboratory Spatula

Steel Laboratory Spatula

You need a flat and sturdy prying tool to disconnect glued parts.
€9.00 at the iDoc store
Torx T5 Toolkit

Torx T5 Toolkit

Do you need to repair your smartphone? This kit includes the tools you need to tackle basic repairs for yourself, from the spudger to the suction cup, as well as the iDoc magnetic pad that holds your screws and small parts in place while you work. Not sure what goes where? Don’t worry – our detailed repair guides tell you what tool to use for each step.
€39.00 at the iDoc store

Required replacement part

Fairphone 2 Back Cover

Fairphone 2 Back Cover

from €12.99 on Amazon

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Replacement parts and tools for this repair

Our tools plus the right spare part help you fix your device easily.

Torx T5 Toolkit

Do you need to repair your smartphone? This kit includes the tools you need to tackle basic repairs for yourself, from the...

for €39.00

Getting started with the repair of your Fairphone 2

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2 steps

Removing the back cover
Pull on the back cover’s rubber rim on one of the short sides of your Fairphone, and pull the cover off one corner of the device. It’s easy to get your fingernails under the rubber rim.

Pull the back cover off the next corner of your device.

Remove your Fairphone from the enclosure.

Attaching the back cover
Put the Fairphone in the back cover lengthwise. The device can click into place in two corners of the back cover.

Pull the back cover’s rubber rim over one corner.

Pull the rubber rim over the last corner. Check whether the rubber rim is on evenly all around the display.