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How to Access SIM Card and Battery on Samsung Galaxy S5

How to Access SIM Card and Battery on Samsung Galaxy S5

By Mitch Bartlett 24 Comments

Taking the rear cover off the Samsung Galaxy S5 to access the SIM Card or Batter can be a bit tricky. It seems almost glued to the device since it’s designed to have a water tight seal.

In this tutorial though, you can learn to remove the rear cover with ease. Just follow these steps.

Remove rear cover

  1. Power the Galaxy S5 off by pressing and holding the “Power” button until a dialog appears on the screen.
  2. Select “Power off“.
  3. Place the phone face down on a flat surface.
  4. Find the tiny notch located on the upper-left part of the device.
    S5 back cover notch
  5. Starting with the notch, gently peel around the area to pry it from the device. The rear cover is a bit flexible, so it is not as likely to break as you might think.

Insert or remove battery

  • To insert the battery, side it into the compartment with the gold connectors down and aligned with the camera lens. Then push the bottom of the battery into the bottom of the compartment.
    S5 battery insert
  • To remove the battery, use the tiny notch at the bottom of the phone and battery to pry the battery out of the compartment.

Insert or remove SIM Card

  • To insert the SIM card, push it into the slot with the gold connectors facing downward and the notch facing the camera lens. Push the card in until it stops sliding into the slot.
  • To remove the SIM card, push gently down on the card and attempt to slide it out. You may have to wiggle it back and forth until it finally gives. Once loose, gently pull the card completely out of the slot.
    S5 SIM Card

Replace rear cover

  • Snap the case around the camera lens, then work from top to bottom. Slide and push to ensure all areas are snapped into place.

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Filed Under: Android Tagged With: Galaxy S5

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Comments

  1. Janet Romain says

    November 10, 2020 at 12:53 pm

    I have a Samsung Galaxy A5 but I cannot find a notch to open back. From the camera I am looking to the left hand side but no notch. Please advise what to do next

  2. Jean M Edsall says

    February 16, 2020 at 8:24 am

    I have the black screen, silver back on my galaxy5…can NOT find a notch

  3. Cynthia says

    October 23, 2019 at 8:01 pm

    I read many other experts explanations on how to open the back, but it was beyond me. I thought that at 82 I had better accept the fact that I’d have to get someone to do it for me. I decided to look at the next one which in (5) pointed to the notch which I had not seen before and even if I had seen it, I don’t think I could have confidently opened it, but your comments encouraged me to try. Thank you.

  4. Bernard Grynastyl says

    October 12, 2019 at 8:23 am

    Just changed the battery on my S5. It took me 15 min. to find a good site, and 1 min. to replace battery. Thank you so very much for your great instructions.

  5. Sue says

    September 25, 2018 at 9:24 pm

    So glad you showed the photo because that notch is very tiny. I did it in a snap. Thanks!

  6. Mitch Bartlett says

    September 20, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    I suppose it could simply be a third party backing. But I would be led to believe you have a different phone than an S5.

  7. Freddie says

    September 20, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    you didn’t answer the question What if my phone has no notch? Mine doesn’t either. Do i have a different phon?

  8. Sharon says

    June 26, 2018 at 3:33 pm

    Nice clear instructions. Changed the battery quickly with your help. Thanks so much!!

  9. Shirley says

    May 31, 2018 at 9:19 pm

    I have no notch on my Samsung s5 phone. It has a pink back

  10. Diane French says

    April 7, 2018 at 11:03 am

    I ordered two new batteries and used your very fine instructions to install one of them. All went well until I turned on the phone and then…nothing. I tried both batteries but still no screen. Do I need to charge the new batteries now?

  11. jan says

    March 26, 2018 at 6:36 pm

    What if there is no notch. My backplate is tight to the phone? Any ideas please.

  12. Cindy says

    March 23, 2018 at 10:55 am

    Hi Mitch,
    I have the dreaded black screen and needed to remove SIM card and battery. Thank you so much for the great tutorial!

  13. Mary says

    February 21, 2018 at 3:25 pm

    I am a 75 yo senior who thanks you sooooo much. keep up the good work.
    We seniors still have so much to contribute..

  14. Edie Mongold says

    January 27, 2018 at 6:39 pm

    It’s amazing what you can do yourself — if you have simple directions and pictures…THANK YOU so much from a Senior Citizen….

  15. Catherine Inman says

    January 23, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    I had no clue! I read your instructions and looked at your pictures. I did it without a hitch. Thank you so much.

  16. Kathleen Caden says

    January 5, 2018 at 11:38 pm

    Perfect! Thank you very much. :)

  17. ALAN ALLMAN says

    December 7, 2017 at 8:52 am

    HELLO MIITCH,
    THANK YOU VERY INFORMATIVE SOLVED MY PROBLEM IN 4 MINUTES.

  18. sheila rogers says

    November 25, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    Yes. Needed that notch!

  19. Carol says

    November 6, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    Perfect, thanks

  20. Pam says

    October 31, 2017 at 7:55 am

    Thanks. The picture of the tiny notch was just what I needed!

  21. Peter says

    October 27, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    This was terrifically helpful! Thanks so much

  22. Charlotte says

    October 2, 2017 at 9:31 am

    Thank you very much for this information

  23. Josie says

    January 26, 2015 at 8:28 am

    Why didn’t I look at your instructions first instead of getting frustrated trying it myself!! It was so easy having read your explanation. Thank you

  24. John says

    December 5, 2014 at 12:15 am

    Hello Mitch,
    I think you have described the whole process very precisely,. Also, I feel that it is very easy to perform it.

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