Sony Xperia 4 Back Glass Replacement
Complete guide to Sony Xperia 4 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 Sony Xperia 4. 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.
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 back cover of your Xperia Z3 to loosen the adhesive underneath.
If you use an iOpener, follow these [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iOpener+Instructions/11677|instructions] for use.
Lift up the back cover with a suction handle and put an opening pick in the gap.
Move the pick carefully around the edges to loosen the adhesive on every side of the phone.
Don't put the pick in too deep under the back cover to not damage any parts inside the phone.
Step 2:
There are two adhesive strips in the center of the phone connecting the rear case to the battery, you'll need to remove them to open the phone.
When the edges of the cover are free from adhesive, tilt it to allow access to the battery tabs.
Use [product|IF145-020|tweezers] to pull the two black adhesive strips out of the phone but don't pull just yet.
Step 3:
Gently pull out both of the adhesive tabs out of the phone, parallel to the rear cover.
If the adhesive tabs break, try to use a thin flat plastic tool such as a [product|IF145-101|plastic card] to remove the last of the adhesive. If the adhesive is stubborn, heat it with an iOpener or hair dryer and pry again.
Step 4:
After pulling out the adhesive tabs, you can lift the back cover and remove it.
📖 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 Sony Xperia 4 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 58 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Sony Xperia 4 generates 64 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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