Samsung Galaxy S24 Back Glass Replacement
Complete guide to Samsung Galaxy S24 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 Samsung Galaxy S24. 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: Prepare your phone for disassembly
Allow your phone's battery to drain below 25%, as a charged lithium-ion battery is a potential safety hazard. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
Unplug any cables from your phone.
Hold the side key and the volume down button, then select "Power off" to turn off your phone.
Step 2: Heat the right edge
You may use a [guide|157348|hair dryer|new_window=true], [guide|151116|heat gun|new_window=true], or hot plate instead, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.
Step 3: Insert an opening pick
Apply a suction handle to the back cover, as close to the center of the right edge as possible.
Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and the frame.
If you have trouble creating a gap, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive. Follow the [guide|25705|iOpener instructions|new_window=true] to avoid overheating.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.
Step 4: Separate the right adhesive
Slide the pick back and forth along the right edge to separate the adhesive.
Leave the pick inserted near the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 5: Heat the bottom edge
Apply a [guide|25705|heated iOpener|new_window=true] to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.
Step 6: Separate the bottom adhesive
Insert a second opening pick next to the first one, near the bottom of the right edge.
Rotate the opening pick around the bottom right corner to separate the adhesive.
Step 7:
Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.
Leave the pick inserted near the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 8: Heat the left edge
Apply a [guide|25705|heated iOpener|new_window=true] to the left edge of the back cover for two minutes.
Step 9: Separate the left adhesive
Insert a third opening pick next to the second one, near the left side of the bottom edge.
Rotate the opening pick around the bottom left corner to separate the adhesive.
Step 10:
Slide your opening pick along the left edge to separate the adhesive, stopping before you reach the power button.
Do not insert the pick more than 4 mm to avoid damaging the [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/FwyD52BTVgTAFUxd.full|antenna cable|new_window=true].
Leave the pick inserted near the power button to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 11: Heat the top edge
Apply a [guide|25705|heated iOpener|new_window=true] to the top edge of the back cover for two minutes.
Step 12: Separate the top adhesive
Insert an opening pick in the gap at the top of the right edge.
Rotate the opening pick around the top right corner to separate the adhesive.
Step 13:
Slide the pick along the top edge to separate the adhesive.
Do not insert the pick more than 4 mm to avoid damaging the sensor or camera near the top edge.
Step 14: Separate the remaining adhesive
Slide the pick around the top left corner and down the left edge to separate the remaining adhesive.
Do not insert the pick more than 4 mm to avoid damaging the cameras.
Step 15: Remove the back cover
Grab and remove the back cover.
If your cover is still sticking to the frame, slide an opening pick around the edges to separate any adhesive that may have resealed.
During reassembly:
This is a good point to power on your phone and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your phone back down completely before you continue working.
Remove any adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or your fingers. Apply heat if you're having trouble separating the adhesive.
If you're using custom-cut adhesives, [guide|152862|follow this guide|new_window=true].
If you're using double-sided tape, [guide|113604|follow this guide.|new_window=true]
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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 Samsung Galaxy S24 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 59 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Samsung Galaxy S24 generates 65 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 6 kg of CO₂. That's a 91% reduction in carbon emissions!
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