OnePlus 9 5G Rear Glass Replacement

Written By: Dominik Schnabelrauch

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

20 - 35 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the rear glass on your OnePlus 9 5G.

You'll need replacement adhesive for the rear glass in order to complete this repair.

Note: Retaining water resistance after the repair depends on how clean the mating surfaces are and how accurately the adhesive is reapplied. Your device will lose its factory-given IP (Ingress Protection) rating, however, only the T-Mobile versions of the OnePlus 9 5G offer an IP rating.

Tools

Parts

Tesa 61395 Tape

Step 1

Completely power off your phone before you begin.
Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the rear glass for at least three minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath.
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

Apply a suction handle to the rear glass, as close to the bottom edge as possible.
If your rear glass is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may allow the suction handle to adhere. Alternatively, very strong tape may be used instead of the suction handle. If all else fails, you can superglue the suction handle to the broken rear glass.
Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the glass and the frame.
If you have trouble creating a gap, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.

Step 3

Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 4

Insert a second opening pick underneath the bottom edge of the rear glass.
Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening picks in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 5

If the adhesive becomes hard to cut, it has most likely cooled down. Use your iOpener to reheat it.
Insert a third opening pick underneath the bottom left corner of the rear glass.
Slide the opening pick along the left edge of your phone to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 6

Insert a fourth opening pick underneath the top left corner of the rear glass.
Slide the opening pick along the top edge to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 7

Insert a fifth and final opening pick underneath the top right corner of the rear glass.
Slide the opening pick along the right edge of the back cover to slice the remaining adhesive.

Step 8

Remove the rear glass.
If the rear glass is still stuck to the frame, slide an opening pick around the entire perimeter until the rear glass separates completely.
During reassembly secure the rear glass with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape. After installing the rear glass, apply strong, steady pressure to your phone for several minutes to help the adhesive form a good bond—a stack of heavy books works well.