Xiaomi 13 Back Glass Replacement
Complete guide to Xiaomi 13 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 Xiaomi 13. 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: Open Device
***Caution: Disconnect device from power line!!***
Open the case with the screwdriver (4 screws)
Step 2: Board removal
Open the screws that hold the board with the screwdriver (2 screws)
Pull the board out carefully, remove the cables from the ducts
Step 3: Component identification on the board
Identify the capacitor on the board
Flip the board
Step 4: Discharge Capacitor - Caution!!!
***Caution:*** The previously used capacitor can still hold a charge. Therefore it should be discharged before Removal. ***Doing this electric sparks can occur.***
Find the contacts on the backside of the board and bridge these with a metal object (for example with tweezers or a screwdriver).
Step 5: Capacitor desoldering
Use the desoldering pump and the soldering iron to unsold the soldering points
Extract the capacitor
Step 6: Capacitor measuring
Check the nominal value (68uf) of the capacitor compared to your measurement - mind the polarity
Step 7: Place and resolder new capacitor
Insert new capacitor into the board, ***mind the polarity***
Flip board
Step 8: Soldering capacitor
Solder capacitor with solder and soldering iron
After cooling, cut off the legs with the side cutter
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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 13 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 54 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Xiaomi 13 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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