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Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 Back Cover Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 Back Cover Replacement, Back cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 Back Cover Replacement, Back cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 Back Cover Replacement, Back cover: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Start by switching off your phone.

    • Take an iOpener to heat up and soften the glue behind the back cover.

    • Lift the bottom part of your back cover with a suction handle and insert an opening pick.

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    • Slide the opening pick up to the rear camera to separate the back cover from the frame.

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    • Insert a second opening pick and move around the other corner at the bottom part of the back cover.

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    • Move the second pick along the left side of the back cover to loosen the adhesive.

    • Move around the upper left corner and loosen the adhesive above the rear camera.

    • After loosening all the edges and sides of the back cover use an iOpener to loosen the adhesive underneath the center of it.

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    • Insert a plastic card at the bottom and slide it underneath the back cover.

    • Separate the glue until you reach the rear camera.

    • Now you can slowly lift up the back cover and finally remove it.

Conclusion

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

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where can I buy the back cover? tnx

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