Xiaomi 11 Back Glass Replacement
Complete guide to Xiaomi 11 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 Xiaomi 11. 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
A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are both susceptible to heat damage.
Step 2: Create a gap
Secure a suction handle to the right edge of the rear glass, as close to the edge as possible.
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Lift the rear glass with the suction handle to create a small gap between the rear glass and the frame.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap you created.
Slide the opening pick to the top right corner to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 3: Slice the adhesive
Insert a second opening pick underneath the top right corner of your phone.
Slide the opening pick along the right edge to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 4:
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Insert a third opening pick at the bottom right corner of your phone.
Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 5:
Insert a fourth opening pick underneath the bottom left corner of your phone.
Slide the opening pick along the left edge to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 6:
Insert a fifth opening pick underneath the top left corner.
Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the rear glass to slice the remaining adhesive.
Step 7: Remove the rear glass
Remove the rear glass.
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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 Xiaomi 11 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 54 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Xiaomi 11 generates 60 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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