OnePlus 5T - Replacing the back cover

Turn off your OnePlus 5T completely to protect it from damage.

1. Press and hold the standby button until the "Switch off" option appears.
2. Tap again to confirm.

If your OnePlus 5T touchscreen no longer works, you can also turn it off by pressing and holding the standby button for about 10-15 seconds.

• 2 × Torx T2

To open the OnePlus 5T, you need a Torx T2 screwdriver.

1. Remove both screws on the bottom edge of the case. They are located to the right and left of the USB port.
2. Place the screws on one field of the magnetic pad or sorting box.

Remove the SIM card holder with a SIM tool or paper clip. Push the tool into the small hole on the SIM tray and pull it out.

The OnePlus 5T consists of a back cover and a display unit. All the electronics and the screen are installed in the display unit. The back cover is designed as a case.

1. Push down the frame of the back shell with the tip of a plectrum and push the plectrum into the resulting gap. It is best to take a hard plastic plectrum with a stopper. This cannot slip too far into the device and damage components inside.

A suction cup can help you lift the display. Attach it to the bottom of the display and pull lightly as you slide the pick between the display and frame.

1. Now slide the pick around the whole frame. You can twist the pick a little to lever off the display. The device is not glued, but clipped. Use the plectrum to release the clips one by one. When all clips are released, you can lift off the back cover. The clips at the upper edge come off last.
2. The back shell is still connected with two sensitive flex cables. Lift up the back cover and hold it to prevent damaging the cables.

• Fingerprint Connector

1. Turn the device over and lay it on the screen.

1. Now disconnect the connector of the fingerprint sensor with a plastic spudger.

• Battery Connector

1. Remove the cover over the battery connector with ESD tweezers.
2. Now disconnect the battery with a plastic spudger.

In general you should disconnect the battery as soon as possible to avoid short circuits.

• USB/audio flex Connector

1. Disconnect the connector of the USB/audio flex cable from the mainboard.
2. Now you can put the backcover aside.

• 4 × 2,3 mm Phillips

1. Loosen the 4 screws that fasten the USB and audio jack.

1. Carefully loosen the flex cable with a flat tool such as a steel spatula.

If the cable is firmly glued, you can easily heat the adhesive with hot air.

1. Slide the sockets out of the back shell and remove the cable set.

1. Now remove the slightly glued fingerprint sensor. You can also use hot air if the glue can't be easily removed.
2. Loosen the cable and the button bit by bit.

1. Compare your new back cover with the old one. If necessary, further small parts have to be transferred.
2. Remove all protective foils.

1. Position the fingerprint sensor in its place and press it firmly.
2. Also reattach the cable to the back cover.

• 4 × 2,3 mm Phillips

1. Place the flex cable in the correct position and gently press it into place. Make sure that the jacks snap into the proper recesses.
2. Then reinsert the marked screws.

• Connector

1. Connect the USB/audio flex cable to the mainboard.

• Connector

1. Now reconnect the battery.
2. Reinsert the cover over the battery and USB/Audio Flex connectors.

• Connector

1. Position the plug with a pair of tweezers.
2. Press the plug tight with your fingers.

1. Now take the device in your hands and push the display unit back into the back cover.
2. Attach the upper edge first. The backcover has three clips there.
3. Clipping the device together takes some strength. It is best to grab the device with both hands and squeeze it together with your fingers.

1. Insert the SIM/SD cards and slide the tray back into the device.

• 2 × Torx T2

1. Fasten the two screws to the left and right of the USB port.