Samsung Galaxy A05s Back Cover Repair Vienna
The plastic cover of your Galaxy A05s has broken off at a corner, split around the camera or stands away from the frame after a fall? Reparo fits a new back cover in Vienna for a fixed EUR 59, usually in about an hour. Because the cover is plastic there are no glass splinters, but an open gap lets dust and moisture reach the battery and board. Six-month warranty, pickup, post or drop-off by appointment.
Samsung A05s back cover replacement: price and service
A new back cover for the Samsung Galaxy A05s costs EUR 59 at Reparo in Vienna. The price covers the new plastic cover, removing the old one, clearing adhesive residue from the frame, fresh adhesive and a check of battery, cameras and buttons. A six-month warranty is included. The 25 EUR diagnostic check is waived as soon as you order the repair.
Galaxy A05s back cover
New plastic cover including fitting
- Back cover to suit the SM-A057F
- Old adhesive removed completely
- Battery checked for swelling
- Cameras, flash and buttons tested
- 6-month warranty on part and labour
Diagnostic check 25 EUR, waived on repair. If only the cover over the lenses is cracked, the camera glass costs EUR 35.
When a new back cover makes sense on the A05s
- A corner has broken off and you can see the inside
- A crack runs from the camera island across the cover
- The cover gapes on one side and no longer sits flush
- The back creaks or gives way when pressed
- Deep scratches and dents after a fall onto asphalt
A plastic cover breaks differently from glass: it does not shatter but splits or bends. That often looks merely cosmetic, yet an open gap lets dust, sand and moisture reach the battery and board. If the cover stands away without being broken, a swollen battery may be behind it. All other repairs are listed in the Galaxy A05s overview.
How we renew the plastic back of the A05s
First we check whether the battery is pushing the back up from inside, because then it has to be replaced as well. Next we release the old cover with flat plastic levers and a little heat, remove adhesive residue and broken pieces from the frame and fit the new back cover precisely. Finally we check cameras, flash, side buttons and fingerprint. This usually takes about an hour.
- Check the battery
A bulging battery pushes any new cover open again, so we look first.
- Release the old cover
With plastic levers, so the frame does not get any notches.
- Clean the frame
Remove adhesive residue, broken pieces and dust, clean the camera area.
- Refit and test
Press the new cover on flush, then check cameras, flash and buttons.
If the A05s comes by post, tape over broken edges first. In Vienna we also collect, or you drop it off by appointment in the 22nd district.
Which part does your A05s need: cover, lens glass or both?
Not every damage at the back needs a new cover. If only the small cover over the lenses is cracked and photos turn hazy, replacing the camera glass is enough. If the cover and the lens cover are both damaged, we do both in one appointment and tell you the total beforehand.
| New back cover | Camera glass only | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | EUR 59 | EUR 35 |
| Helps with | breaks, cracks, gaping cover | crack over the lenses, hazy photos |
| Duration | approx. 1 hour | approx. 1 hour |
| Afterwards | housing closed again | clear photos |
Which swap is needed, we see at first glance.
If your A05s also took a hit at the front in the same fall, we fit a new screen for EUR 79 in the same appointment: A05s screen replacement.
Plastic instead of glass: the back of the A05s
Only the display side of the Galaxy A05s is glass; Samsung made its back and frame from plastic. In its test, Notebookcheck describes the cover as completely flat with a matte finish. That keeps the phone light and immune to shattering, but plastic scratches more easily and can split in hard falls onto an edge.
Colour and fit
We order the back cover by model number SM-A057F so that the camera cut-out sits exactly. Which colour is available at the moment depends on the spare parts market. We tell you before you place the order so you can decide, and the colour does not change the price of EUR 59.
Does the new back cover protect against water?
The A05s was never certified against water from the factory, and a new back cover does not change that. It closes the housing cleanly again and keeps dust out, but a dip in the sink remains risky. A case prevents most breaks at the edges.
Frequently asked questions about the Samsung A05s back cover
Samsung A05s back cover replacement: which fixed price applies?
EUR 59 in Vienna. That includes the new plastic cover, removing the old back, cleaning the frame, fresh adhesive and a test of cameras, flash and buttons. You get a six-month warranty on part and labour. If you have the repair done, we do not charge the 25 EUR for any diagnostic check.
Glass or plastic: what is the A05s back panel made of?
Plastic, as is the frame; only the front is glass. That is why the back does not shatter into splinters in a fall but splits, breaks at the corners or warps. For the repair that is an advantage: there are no glass splinters inside the housing, and at about an hour the swap is comparatively quick.
Is a cracked back cover on the A05s just a cosmetic flaw?
Not quite. As long as the cover is closed, the A05s works normally. A crack or a broken corner, however, lets dust, sand and moisture into the housing, and the phone has no IP protection anyway. The broken edge can also be unpleasant to hold. For EUR 59 the housing is sealed and smooth again.
Is it broken or the battery when the back of my A05s is gaping?
Both are possible. If the phone was dropped, the cover has usually come loose at the edge. If it bulges outwards without a fall, a swollen battery is often pushing from inside. In that case stop charging. We see it as soon as we open the phone; a new battery costs EUR 69, the back cover EUR 59.
Can I keep using the A05s with a broken cover?
Short term yes, if display and buttons work and nothing wobbles. Tape over the break so no dust gets in and you do not cut yourself on the edge, and keep the phone away from water. In the long run you should have the cover replaced, because dust and moisture get to the battery and board through the gap.
How long do I wait for a new cover on the A05s?
Usually in about an hour: check the battery, release the old cover, clean the frame, fit the new back and test the cameras. If we collect the A05s in Vienna, it is often back with you the next working day. By post it takes two to four working days, depending on the shipping route and when your parcel arrives with us.
Does the screen have to come off for a new back cover on the A05s?
No. The back is released and replaced from behind, and the display stays untouched in the frame. That makes the swap on the A05s quicker and cheaper than a screen replacement. If the glass at the front cracked in the same fall, we do both in one appointment; the screen costs EUR 79.
Can I drop off the A05s with you for a cover swap?
Yes, by appointment at a fixed slot in the 22nd district. There is no open workshop, so without a booking nobody is waiting there. Tape over sharp broken edges beforehand and take off the case; that makes the handover quick and lets us see the full damage straight away.
Will you pick up an A05s with a cracked back cover at my address in Vienna?
Yes, anywhere within the city limits. You pick a time window in the booking form, and we take the A05s away and return it fitted with a fresh back. The round trip is charged by district zone and starts at EUR 17.90. Since the cover swap itself takes roughly an hour, the phone is rarely away from you for long.
How should I pack an A05s with a split plastic back for posting?
Secure loose pieces of the cover with tape so nothing breaks off or slips into the housing. Then switch the A05s off, wrap it in bubble wrap and place it in a sturdy box. After booking online you receive the shipping instructions by email. We send the return insured; the postage to us is on you.
Do I have to reset my A05s for a new back cover?
No, and nothing gets lost either. We only change the outer cover; storage and microSD card stay untouched. You do not need to back up or reset the A05s. Still, take out the SIM and memory card before posting it if you want to use them in another phone in the meantime.
What applies if the new back cover on the A05s comes loose?
Six months of warranty on part and fitting. If the new cover lifts at the edge, creaks or no longer sits flush, we refit or replace it at no cost. Excluded are new drops and a battery that later swells and pushes the cover up from inside; we then check that separately.
Is a new back cover worth it for an older A05s?
If everything else works, yes. EUR 59 is a good third of the EUR 159 RRP the A05s launched at in Germany, and you protect battery and board from dust and moisture. If the battery is also worn out, it pays to do both in one appointment, since the cover has to come off for that anyway.
When is a diagnostic check due on an A05s with back cover damage?
Only if something else is noticeable besides the cover: the A05s no longer starts, the camera stays black or it will not charge. Then the 25 EUR diagnostic check clarifies whether anything inside is damaged, and we give you a fixed price. If you order the repair, the check is waived.
How do I react if water got into the A05s through the crack in the back?
Switch it off immediately and do not charge it. With no IP protection and an open gap, moisture reaches the battery and board especially fast. Do not put the phone in rice or on the radiator. We first clean it in a bath for around 48 hours, check for corrosion and then fit the new back cover. Water damage treatment starts at EUR 49.
New back cover for the Galaxy A05s – book your slot now
Fixed EUR 59, usually about an hour, six-month warranty. Diagnostic check 25 EUR, waived on repair.