Galaxy S7 - Replacing the back cover
- Galaxy S7
- 3 Steps
- Medium
- 15 min.
The back of the enclosure is broken or scratched.
In this guide, we show you how to replace your Galaxy S7's defective back cover. This repair can help if your back cover is broken or cracked, or you want a new color.
Required tools
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Hard Plastic Picks
Hard Plastic Picks
You need a flat but stable tool such as a pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.
€3.00 at the iDoc store -
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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For storing screws
For storing screws
We recommend storing your screws so you don’t mix up the various screws and small parts.
€10.00 at the iDoc store -
Tweezers
Tweezers
We recommend using tweezers to remove screws and various small parts from your device.
€10.00 at the iDoc store -
Suction cup
Suction cup
A suction cup is perfect for lifting smooth surfaces such as displays or rear glass panels.
€3.00 at the iDoc store -
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.
€13.00 at the iDoc store
Required replacement part
- Samsung Galaxy S7 Backcover
Replacement parts and tools for this repair
Our tools plus the right spare part help you fix your device easily.
Getting started with the repair of your Galaxy S7
If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.
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Switching off your device
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Removing the back cover
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Attaching the back cover
The right tools for your repair
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