Nokia G50 Back Glass Replacement
Complete guide to Nokia G50 back glass replacement. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Back Glass Replacement is one of the most common repairs for Nokia G50. This repair involves replacing the damaged housing component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 1-3 hours and requires difficult skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
🔩 Replacement Parts
What You'll Need
- Replacement housing part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Eject the SIM card tray
Power down your phone and unplug any cables.
Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or a straightened paper clip into the small hole on the SIM card tray on the upper left edge of the phone.
Press firmly to eject the tray.
Step 2: Remove the SIM card tray
Remove the SIM card tray.
When installing either a SIM card or a microSD card, make sure they're in the correct orientation and sitting completely flush with the edges of the tray before reinserting the tray into the phone.
Step 3: Insert an opening pick
The back cover is held in place by plastic clips.
Insert an opening pick under the [https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/HLhHgXPmeYClJBjH.full|small notch|new_window=true] in the SIM card tray slot.
Step 4: Release the plastic clips
Position the opening pick at a steep downward angle between the back cover and the screen assembly.
Slide the opening pick down the left edge of the phone to release the plastic clips.
Step 5:
Turn the opening pick around the corner and continue to slide it along the bottom edge to release the plastic clips.
Step 6:
Slide the opening pick up the right edge to continue releasing the plastic clips.
Step 7:
Slide the opening pick along the top edge to release the remaining plastic clips.
Don't try to fully remove the back cover just yet, as it's still connected with a cable.
Step 8: Flip open the back cover
With the phone laying screen-side down, carefully lift the right edge of the back cover, opening it like a book.
Take care not to strain or tear the attached fingerprint reader cable during this procedure.
Lay the back cover next to the phone.
Step 9: Unfasten the fingerprint reader bracket
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3.8 mm‑long screw securing the fingerprint reader bracket.
Step 10: Remove the fingerprint reader bracket
Use a pair of [product|IF145-020|tweezers] or your fingers to remove the fingerprint reader bracket.
Take care not to puncture the battery with sharp tools—a punctured or creased battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a fire.
During reassembly, make sure to [https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/Ia1IOEOXLvB5gWZA.full|slide the bracket's edge back into its slot|new_window=true] under the motherboard cover.
Step 11: Disconnect the fingerprint reader
Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the fingerprint reader by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
To re-attach [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Recognizing+&+Disconnecting+Cable+Connectors/25629#s70308|press connectors|new_window=true] like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Don't press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend and cause permanent damage.
Remove the back cover.
Step 12: Release the fingerprint reader
Using a pair of tweezers, grip the top of the fingerprint reader and lift it out and around the [https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/5RZIrmrPkXcWohmE.full|top plastic tab|new_window=true], separating it from the back cover.
Step 13: Remove the fingerprint reader
Use a pair of tweezers to lift the fingerprint reader out of its [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/YToqPRJVHf4n4hVk.full|new_window=true|bottom plastic tab].
Remove the fingerprint reader.
During reassembly, you'll need to transfer the fingerprint reader to the new back cover.
Step 14: Only the back cover remains
Only the back cover remains.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $42-$108)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($70-$180)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Nokia G50 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 50 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Nokia G50 generates 56 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 6 kg of CO₂. That's a 89% reduction in carbon emissions!
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