OnePlus 7 Back Glass Replacement
Complete guide to OnePlus 7 back glass replacement. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
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🔧 Repair Overview
Back Glass Replacement is one of the most common repairs for OnePlus 7. 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: Heat the rear glass
Be sure to power off your phone before you begin.
Apply a [guide|25705|heated iOpener] to the rear glass for two minutes to loosen the adhesive beneath.
A hair dryer, [guide|151116|heat gun], or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the AMOLED display and internal battery are both susceptible to heat damage.
Step 2: Insert an opening pick
Apply a suction handle to the right edge of the rear glass.
If the back cover is cracked, the suction handle may not stick. Try [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/4MmKE22Cy2MavVZU|lifting it with strong tape|new_window=true], or superglue the suction handle in place and allow it to cure so you can proceed.
Pull on the suction handle to create a gap between the rear glass and the frame.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.
Step 3: Slice the adhesive
Slide the opening pick along the edge to the bottom right corner.
Leave the opening pick in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Once you have inserted an opening pick, feel free to remove the suction handle or continue to use it for a better grip during this process.
Step 4:
Insert a second opening pick in the gap you just created.
Slide the opening pick along the edge to the top right corner.
If you have trouble with slicing, you can use the [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iOpener+Heating/25705|iOpener|new_window=true] again to soften the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 5:
When you slice near the camera assembly, insert only the tip of the opening pick (~4-5 mm) to avoid damaging or smearing the camera.
Insert a third opening pick under the top right corner of the rear glass.
Slide the opening pick along the edge of the phone to the top left corner to cut the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 6:
Insert a fourth opening pick under the top left corner.
Slide the opening pick along the edge to the bottom left corner to cut the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 7:
Insert a fifth opening pick under the bottom left corner.
Slide it along the the edge to the bottom right corner to cut the remaining adhesive.
Step 8: Remove the rear glass
Remove the rear glass.
Apply new adhesive where necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
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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 OnePlus 7 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 55 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new OnePlus 7 generates 61 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 6 kg of CO₂. That's a 90% reduction in carbon emissions!
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