Nexus 7 Rear Panel Replacement

Gently insert a plastic opening tool near the top of the Nexus 7 between the rear panel and the front panel assembly.

Carefully run the plastic opening tool along the top edge to pry the rear panel away from the front panel assembly of the Nexus 7.

Insert the plastic opening tool between the rear panel and the front panel assembly near the power button and pry up at several points along the right edge of the Nexus 7.

Pry up the rear panel along the left edge using the method described in previous steps.

Gently lift and remove the rear panel up off the front panel assembly.