Mobile Phones > Samsung How to Remove the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Back Cover Pry off the back cover from the release point at the top of the phone. Inside is the battery, microSD, and SIM card, all fully replaceable By Jason Hidalgo Jason Hidalgo Writer University of Nevada, Reno Jason Hidalgo is an award-winning technology and business journalist whose writing has also appeared in Engadget, USA Today, and the Reno Gazette-Journal. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 27, 2023 In This Article Expand Jump to a Section Back Cover Removal Battery Replacement SIM Card Replacement Insert a Memory Card Back Cover Replacement Trending Videos Close this video player What to Know To remove the back cover, look for a small release notch at the top of the phone. Pry it open with your finger.The battery is the large object under the camera. Pull it out using the notch at the bottom.The memory card is next to the camera; it slides upwards. Slide the SIM card toward the battery to remove it. This article explains how to remove the back cover of a Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, which lets you swap its battery, microSD card, or SIM card. Instructions in this article apply to the Galaxy Note Edge, but these steps may also work with other Galaxy Edge devices. How to Remove the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Back Cover Find the little notch on the top edge of the phone, just below the power button. Insert your fingernail for leverage and pull back to remove the cover, giving you access to the battery, microSD, and SIM card. If it feels stuck, run a small object, or your finger, along the top edge to loosen the bond as you pull it off. Turn off your phone before removing the battery, SIM card, or memory card. Lifewire / Jason Hidalgo How to Replace the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Battery The long rectangular piece that takes up the bulk of the Note Edge’s back is the battery. Look for a recess on the bottom part of the battery slot and use your fingernail to pry it out. Place the new battery in the exact same position and lightly push down to make sure it's secure. If your phone freezes and won't turn off, you can remove the battery and put it back in to reboot the device. Lifewire / Jason Hidalgo How to Replace the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge SIM card The SIM card is the little white card in the metal holder with the word SIM inscribed below it. To remove the Galaxy Note Edge SIM card, gently press your fingernail against the left edge and push it to the right, toward the battery compartment. Insert the new SIM card into the same slot with the gold pins facing down. Remove the battery before replacing the SIM card. Lifewire / Jason Hidalgo How to Insert a Memory Card Into the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge The Note Edge’s memory card slot is also behind the back cover, just to the left of the camera. The word microSD is inscribed inside it. To remove the card, simply slide it upward, toward the top of the phone. To put in a new microSD card, slide it in from the top with the name and brand information facing up. Lifewire / Jason Hidalgo How to Replace the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Back Cover Once you’re all done with replacing the battery, SIM card, or memory card, it’s time to replace the Galaxy Note Edge back cover. Align the back cover with the edges and start pressing down. You will hear several audible clicks as the cover snaps back into place. Check around the edges to make sure everything is tightly sealed. Lifewire / Jason Hidalgo Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit