Nexus 7 Rear Panel Replacement

Written By: Walter Galan

Comments: 4

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

1 - 5 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the Rear Panel.

Tools

iFixit Opening Tool

Parts

Nexus 7 (1st Gen) Rear Panel

Step 1

In the following steps you will release the clips (highlighted in red) along the perimeter of the Nexus 7's rear panel.
Do not use excessive force while prying the clips. They can be easily broken.

Mine doesn't look like this. There is no metal band around it. The only opening looks like its between the front glass and back which is on the front. I'm afraid to try it for fear of breaking it. Any suggestions?

Kim McCauley - 25/09/18

There is no front or rear panel. There’s no sign of any seam whatsoever. The front and back are one solid piece of plastic.

Proud Liberal - 06/08/20

Step 2

Gently insert a plastic opening tool near the top of the Nexus 7 between the rear panel and the front panel assembly.
Carefully run the plastic opening tool along the top edge to pry the rear panel away from the front panel assembly of the Nexus 7.

My Nexus 7 looks nothing like this. These instructions are horrible as they do not work.

Andy Garcia - 17/09/17

someone help? my nexus looks completely different

Music Raider - 07/02/19

Step 3

Insert the plastic opening tool between the rear panel and the front panel assembly near the power button and pry up at several points along the right edge of the Nexus 7.