The back cover is cracked or scratched.

In this guide, we show you how to replace the defective back cover of your Galaxy S9. This repair can help if your back cover is broken or cracked, or you want a new color.

Click the small Play button in the top right of an image to play a video for each step.

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.

    from €15.99 on Amazon
  • 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.

    from €10.95 on Amazon
  • 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.

    on Amazon
  • For storing screws

    For storing screws

    We recommend storing your screws so you don’t mix up the various screws and small parts.

    from €10.99 on Amazon
  • Tweezers

    Tweezers

    We recommend using tweezers to remove screws and various small parts from your device.

    on Amazon
  • Plastic prying tool

    Plastic prying tool

    You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.

    from €14.99 on Amazon

Required replacement part

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Getting started with the repair of your Galaxy S9

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8 steps
  1. Switching off your device

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    1. Turn off your device by holding down the power button until the “Power off” option appears.
    2. 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.

  2. Remove back cover

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    Used tools
    Heat gun
    iFlex Opening Tool
    VAKUPLASTIC Suction Cup

    To loosen the back cover, use a heat gun or an ordinary hair dryer. Warm glue is easier to loosen, allowing you to remove the back cover. 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.

    1. Heat the spot where you start and place a suction cup on the bottom of the back cover.
    2. Press a flat tool between the back cover and the frame and pull on the suction cup.

    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.

    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.

    1. 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.
    2. Then heat the next part and insert the picks one by one.

    The back cover glue is extra strong on the lower edge.

    Once the back glass is loosened everywhere, you should only lift it slightly, because the fingerprint sensor, which is located under the camera, still connects the back glass and the circuit board with a very short cable. You will loosen this in the next step.

    Used tools
    iFlex Opening Tool
    VAKUPLASTIC Suction Cup
  3. Disconnect fingerprint sensor

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    Used tools
    Pry Tool
    1. After detaching the back cover, carefully lift it and disconnect the fingerprint sensor using the spudger.
    2. Then you can completely remove the back cover and set it aside.
    Used tools
  4. Remove fingerprint sensor

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    1. Carefully run the steel spatula around the edges of the fingerprint sensor to unglue it.
    2. Once it is completely unglued, you can take out the sensor easily.
    3. If the sensor is hard to remove, use a heat gun to soften the glue.
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  6. Prepare new back cover

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    1. Remove all protective films from the back cover.
    2. Remove all adhesive residue from the display frame and fingerprint sensor.

    We didn't use a new rear glass panel for this guide, so you can see some glue residue on the reused rear glass in the following steps.

  7. Insert fingerprint sensor

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    Galaxy S9 - Insert fingerprint sensor 02
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    1. Put fingerprint sensor back into its original position on the back cover.
    2. Slightly press down the sensor so the glue bonds better.
  8. Connect fingerprint sensor

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    • Fingerprint connector
    1. Before you put the back cover back on the case, reconnect the fingerprint sensor.
    2. Position the back cover over the device and lift it slightly so that you have access to the connector. Keep the back glass as still and close to the device as possible.
    3. You can use a plastic tool, such as a spudger, to reach the connector and push it down. Alternatively, you can use a longer tool like ESD tweezers or the ESD spudger. Be patient and try to keep your hands as still as possible.

  9. Attach back cover

    Galaxy S9 - Attach back cover 01
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    1. Before reattaching the back cover, check the glue. It should be sitting evenly on the back cover. You can remove any excess glue.
    2. Then press on the back cover.
    3. Heat the back cover again to bond the glue.
    4. You can press on the back cover with your fingers while the glue cools down.

    Please note that your smartphone's water ingress protection is no longer the same after you open it.

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