Fairphone 5 Back Cover Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

Use this guide to replace a damaged back cover on your Fairphone 5.

What you need

Step 1 Pry up the back cover

Fairphone 5 Back Cover Replacement, Pry up the back cover: step 1, image 1 of 2

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Insert your fingernail, or a pry tool like a spudger, under the notch at the bottom right of the back cover.
Pry up the back cover to release the bottom right corner clips.

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Step 2 Remove the back cover

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Grip the bottom right corner of the back cover with one hand and brace the phone frame with the other.
Lift the back cover away from the phone to release the clips around its perimeter.
Remove the back cover.
During reassembly, align the back cover over the phone and press along the perimeter until all clips snap back into place.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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