The back cover is broken or scratched.
In this guide, we show you how to replace your Fairphone’s defective back cover on your own. This repair can help if the back cover is broken or scratched, or you can’t press the buttons properly.
Required tools
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Menda ESD Spudger
Menda ESD Spudger
You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.
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Steel Laboratory Spatula
Steel Laboratory Spatula
You need a flat and sturdy prying tool to disconnect glued parts.
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Samsung Tool Kit, 17 pieces
Samsung Tool Kit, 17 pieces
With various opening and lever tools, a Phillips screwdriver from Wiha, tweezers and steel spatula, you have everything you need for a successful Samsung repair. To help you succeed even in tricky situations, our favorites - the iPlastix, the iFlex and the iDoc magnetic mat - can't be missing from this Samsung tool set.
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Required replacement part
- Fairphone 1 Back Cover
Getting started with the repair of your Fairphone 1
If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.
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Removing the back cover
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Attaching the back cover
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The right tools for your repair
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