Introduction
Use this guide to remove or replace the back cover on your Galaxy M51.
You’ll need replacement adhesive to reattach components when reassembling the device.
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Apply a suction handle to the back cover, as close to the USB-C port as possible.
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Lift the back cover's bottom edge with your suction handle, opening a slight gap between the back cover and the frame.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick in the gap you created.
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Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner and leave it there.
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Insert a second opening pick and slide it from the bottom left corner to the bottom right corner to cut the adhesive.
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Leave the opening picks in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert a third opening pick under the bottom right corner of the back cover.
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Slide it along the right edge of the phone to the top right corner to cut the adhesive.
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Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert a fourth opening pick under the top right corner.
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Slide it along the top edge to the left corner to cut the adhesive.
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Leave the opening pick in its place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert a fifth opening pick on the top left corner and slide it along the edge to cut the remaining adhesive.
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Secure the new back cover with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Apply new adhesive where necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
