Samsung Galaxy S10e back cover repair guide

Replace the broken back cover of your Galaxy S10e by yourself

Did you drop your Samsung Galaxy S10e and the back cover is broken or scratched? With our detailed step-by-step photo guide you can easily replace the backcover yourself.

The backcover of the S10e is made of glass and is glued very strongly to the device. It may take a while to loosen it, so make sure you plan enough time for the repair. Work on a clean surface to avoid scratching your Display or new back cover during repair.

Required tools

Flat Picks

Flat Picks

You need a very flat tool such as a flat pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.
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Heat gun

Heat gun

You can use a heat gun to heat parts that are glued on so they’re easier to remove. In most cases, you can also use a hairdryer.
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iFlex Opening Tool

iFlex Opening Tool

Opening your smartphone can be a very delicate operation, especially if the glue is very persistent. The blade of the flexible but sturdy iFlex measures just 0.15 mm, so it fits in even the smallest gaps, such as between the screen and the frame. The practical iFlex is made of stainless steel and sits comfortably in the hand. This makes it the perfect assistant for every smartphone repair.
€10.00 at the iDoc store
iPlastix Opening Tool

iPlastix Opening Tool

Do you want to open your smartphone or lever out large parts like the battery? Then the iPlastix with its large blade will help you. The practical assistant is made of flexible, especially sturdy plastic and lies comfortably in the hand. Thanks to its design, you can even get into smaller gaps, for example to lift the screen or to prevent it from sticking together again.
€10.00 at the iDoc store

Required replacement part

Samsung Galaxy S10e Backcover

Samsung Galaxy S10e Backcover

€37.00 at the iDoc store

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Getting started with the repair of your Galaxy S10e

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3 steps

Switching off your device
Turn off your device by holding down the power button until the “Power off” option appears.
Use your finger to confirm that you want to shut down your device and wait until the screen goes blank.
Klick the small Play button in the top right of an image to play a video for each step.

Removing the back cover
Used tools

Heat gun

iFlex Opening Tool

iPlastix Opening Tool

VAKUPLASTIC Suction Cup
The back cover’s heavily glued to the chassis. Heat the device evenly with hot air to soften the glue. A temperature of 60 - 80°C should be sufficient. As a rule of thumb, you should still be able to touch your device without it being uncomfortably hot.
The easiest way to loosen the back cover is to use a flat and flexible tool such as the iPlastix or iFlex. You will also need several picks to unstick the back cover all around.
Heat the spot where you start and place a flat tool between the back cover and the frame.
The iPlastix is made of plastic, so it won't scratch the device. On the other hand, it's very soft and tricky to insert. The iFlex makes it easier to get into the gap between the glass and the frame because it's made of very thin, stable metal. But it also makes it easier to scratch the frame of your S10e. To get into the gap initially, you can use the iFlex and then continue with the iPlastix as soon as possible.
Be extra careful, the back cover can break very easily. If necessary, apply the heat several times and try again. Removing the back cover might take half an hour. Take a little more time and work carefully to make sure you don't break anything.
Once the tool is inserted, stick a pick into the gap to keep it open. Then run the tool around the entire edge to gradually loosen the glue.
Then heat the next part and insert the picks one by one.
Use a suction cup to lift the glass if you can’t find anywhere to insert the tool.
Used tools

Heat gun

iFlex Opening Tool

iPlastix Opening Tool

VAKUPLASTIC Suction Cup
Attaching the back cover
Remove all protective foils from the adhesive surfaces.
Put the back cover back in its original position.
Press the back cover on all over so the glue will stick.
You can also heat your device with hot air and then clamp it or weight it down with a couple books so the glue will stick better.