Sony Xperia Z2 - Replacing the back cover repair guide

Introduction

In this guide, we show you how to replace your Xperia Z2’s defective back cover. This repair can help if the back cover is broken or cracked, or if your rear camera no longer takes sharp pictures because the lens is scratched.

Required tools

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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Menda ESD Spudger

Menda ESD Spudger

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

Steel Laboratory Spatula

You need a flat and sturdy prying tool to disconnect glued parts.
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Phillips PH00 screwdriver

Phillips PH00 screwdriver

You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.
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Required replacement part

Sony Xperia Z2 Backcover

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Getting started

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3 steps

Removing the back cover
The back of the Sony Xperia Z2’s enclosure is glued firmly in place. To detach it, you have to constantly heat it with a heat gun so the glue will soften. Then you have to insert a plastic pick into the gap between the frame and the glass to detach the adhesive.

The gap between the aluminum frame and the glass is very small. We recommend that you use a very flat, sturdy object to get between them.

Carefully lift the back cover while using a suction cup.

As soon as a little gap opens up, use the plastic pick to avoid damaging the aluminum.
Inserting the pick
You should only insert the pick a few millimeters between the back cover and the frame to prevent damage inside the enclosure.
The back cover is painted on the inside. Remove any adhesive residue carefully to avoid scratches or cracks.

The back cover is glued to the entire outer edge of the Sony Xperia Z2. Move the pick once around the entire phone.

Once you’ve detached all the glue, you can carefully lift the back cover.
Attaching the back cover
As a last step, you have to attach the back cover again.

The old glue is usually still sticky enough.

Put the back cover back on, heat it slightly and then use a little force to press it onto the smartphone for a while.