How to carefully remove the back cover of Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: a detailed guide with photos and warnings

Removing the back cover of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is a challenge that owners face when replacing the battery, repairing plumes or cleaning internal components from dust. Despite the apparent simplicity, the procedure requires accuracy: the smartphone body is fixed not only with glue, but also with fragile plastic latches that are easy to break if pressed incorrectly. In this article, you will find detailed instructions with photos of the steps, a list of necessary tools and unique tips to help avoid typical errors.

Many users mistakenly believe that it is enough to put a lid on a knife or credit card to disassemble, but this approach almost always leads to damage to the sealing rubber (if any) or to split off the plastic fixtures. We will tell you how to properly prepare the workplace, what tools to use instead of improvised means, and what to do if the lid is “stuck” to the case.

If you’ve never taken a smartphone apart before, we recommend that you first read the FAQ section, where we’ve answered the most frequent questions about the risks and consequences of self-repair. For experienced users, go straight to the tool list or step-by-step instructions.

What tools will be needed to remove the cover

To carefully dismantle the back of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, you will need a specialized kit that minimizes the risk of damage.

• 🔧 Plastic mediator or suction cup is the main tool for detaching the lid. The mediator must be thin (0.1-0.2 mm) and flexible. Metal blades are not suitable!
• 🔥 Hair dryer or thermo-air station for softening the glue. Optimal temperature: 60-70°C (not higher so as not to damage the display!).
• 🧲 Magnetic screwdriver. T3 — for twisting screws under the lid (if you plan to completely disassemble).
• 📏 Plastic tweezers - will help to gently lift plumes or remove small details.
• 🧴 Isopropyl alcohol (90%+) — cleaning the residue of glue after removing the cover.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use knives, screwdrivers or other metal objects! They leave scratches on the aluminum frame and can puncture the battery. If you do not have a plastic mediator, it can be replaced with a guitar mediator or a special spatula for repairing phones (sold in sets for 200-300 rubles).

For convenience, we have compiled a table with alternative tools and their risks:

If you plan to disassemble the entire system (for example, to replace the battery), additionally prepare:

• 📦 Container for screws - so as not to lose small details.
• 🔋 Multimeter – to check the battery voltage before disconnecting.
• 📸 Smartphone for photo - fix the location of the plumes before disconnecting!

Preparing the phone for disassembly

Before you start removing the lid, you need to properly prepare the device to avoid short circuits or data loss.

Turn off your phone (press the Power + Volume Up for 10 seconds)

Extract. SIM-card and memory card (tray on the left)

Charge the battery to 30-50% (don’t disassemble by 0% or 100%!)

Backup your data (via Settings → Additional → Backup)

Remove the cover and protective film (if any)-->

⚠️ Note: If you are disassembling a phone with a broken display, be sure to stick tape on the screen so that the fragments do not fall apart when the lid is removed. Also note that the Redmi Note 6 Pro has a glued battery - it can not be sharply pulled by the plumes!

The critical point is that in this model, antenna lines run along the top and bottom edges of the lid, and if you damage metallized tracks when you're undercoat, you'll get a degraded signal from Wi-Fi and cellular.

For ease of use, lock the phone on the table.

• 🧲 Magnetic holder (if the frame is metal).
• 📎 Hair bands - pull them around the corners of the body.
• 🤲 Helper: Hold your phone while you put the lid on.

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If the glue is too strong, warm the body with a hair dryer along the seam around the perimeter for 2-3 minutes. Keep the hair dryer at a distance of 10-15 cm so as not to overheat the display.

Step-by-step instructions for removing the cover

Now, to the most important stage, follow the instructions in strict order, without missing the steps:

1. Warm up the body. Turn the dryer on to the minimum power, and warm the seam between the lid and the frame around the perimeter. Pay special attention to the corners, there is usually more glue. Warm up time: 2-3 minutes.
2. Separate the cover. Take a plastic mediator and start pulling the lid from the lower left corner (where the charging connector is), insert the mediator 1-2 mm and gently drive along the seam, and you hear the characteristic clicks — this is the latches coming off.
3. Cover fixing. When the mediator passes 2/3 of the perimeter, the lid will start to rise. Don't pull it sharply! Put the raised edge on a plastic card or a second mediator to lock in.
4. Under the cover, you'll see 2-3 plumes from the fingerprint scanner, NFC-- antennas (if any) and the main board, carefully disconnect them with tweezers, pulling the black "tongues" of the connectors.

📌 Important: If the lid doesn't lend itself, don't put too much effort into it. Go back to step 1 and warm up the case for another 1-2 minutes. In the Redmi Note 6 Pro, there's a common problem with the "stiffening" glue near the camera - there you need to act especially carefully.

Here’s what a properly removed lid looks like (photo for comparison):

⚠️ Warning: If you notice that the sealing gum (black strip on the edge) has broken, you need to replace it (IP-certificate, if it was).

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced masters sometimes make mistakes when disassembling Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro. We have collected TOP-5 problems and ways to prevent them:

• 🔧 Broken latches. Reason: too deep in the mediator or use of metal tools. Solution: Push the lid at a 15-20 angle.°, Don’t try to “hack” it with force.
• 🔥 The reason: abruptly pulling off the lid without disconnecting the connectors. Solution: Always check the plumes before removing the panel completely.
• 📶 The antenna tracks are broken. Cause: lids are pulled up in the upper/lower edge. Solution: Start at the lower left and move counterclockwise.
• 🔋 Battery puncture. Cause: too deep penetration of the tool. Solution: The battery is in the center - don't press the middle of the lid!
• 🧲 Loss of screws. Cause: no organizer for small parts. Solution: Use a magnetic mat or a container with cells.

If you've already made one of these mistakes, don't panic. Most of the damage can be repaired.

• Broken latches - replace the cover (cost: 800-1500 rubles).
• Broken plumes - solder new ones (in the service center).
• Scratches on the frame - mask with a special pencil for metal.

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If you are not sure of your abilities, it is better to contact the service.The cost of professional disassembly of the Redmi Note 6 Pro is from 500 to 1000 rubles, which is cheaper than repairing the consequences of a failed self-intervention.

Assembly of the phone after repair

It's only half the battle to get the lid off, and it's just as important to get the phone right to avoid problems with the signal, the buttons, the battery.

1. Clean the contacts. Before assembly, wipe all connectors and plumes with isopropyl alcohol. This will remove the oxides and improve contact.
2. If the gum breaks, replace it with a new one (you can buy it in smartphone repair kits).
3. Plug fix. Plug all the plugs up to the right click. Make sure the tongues are fixed.
4. Test before final fixation. Don't seal the lid right away! First, turn on your phone and check: 📶 Cellular network and Wi-Fi. 🔋 Charging the battery. 📷 Camera and fingerprint scanner.

Locking the lid.

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⚠️ Warning: Once assembled, the phone may not turn on due to the battery plume not properly connected:

1. Remove the lid.
2. Disconnect and connect the battery connector.
3. Hold the Power button for 20-30 seconds.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Redmi Note 6 Pro disassembly