OnePlus 3 Back Cover Replacement

Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paperclip into the hole located between the SIM card slot and the power button.

Press firmly to eject the SIM card tray.

Remove the two 2.6 mm T2 screws from the bottom edge of the phone.

Display panel seam: This seam is part of the display assembly. Do not pry at this seam, or you will separate and damage the display panel.

Frame seam: This is where the plastic frame meets the back cover. It is recessed into the back cover. Only pry at this seam.

There are fourteen clips that hold the frame against the rear case. Be aware of their location as you pry the back cover off in the following steps.

Place a suction cup near the bottom edge of the display.

Pull on the suction cup with strong steady force.

Press the edge of an opening tool straight into the frame seam near the suction cup until the edge wedges between the plastic frame and the back cover's lip.

Once the opening tool's edge is wedged in position, carefully slide the tool along the bottom edge of the phone.

Carefully guide the opening tool around the left corner of the phone while keeping the tool's edge within the seam.

Continue sliding the opening tool along the long edge, releasing the clips along the way.

With the bottom and left edge of the phone freed, gently wiggle the frame to release the top and right edge clips.

Lift the screen up and remove it.

Align the top edge of the frame to the back cover and ensure that the top clips slip into place.

Squeeze along the long edges of the phone to snap the remaining clips into place.