Replacement of back glass only, not the whole back panel

"You're in luck, because the guide for that part exists already. I'm not aware of the back panel being separable from any parts attached to it because I haven't personally seen any of the ""ebay"" parts available for the iPhone 4. Unfortunately, none of the vendors I've seen on ebay have taken a shot of the inner face of the rear panel. If you can find a picture of the inner face of one of these replacement panels, I can tell you if it will work.

The third picture on this step shows what the inner face needs to look like."

Does anyone have step by step instructions on replacing the glass panel for the rear battery door only? I didn't buy a rear panel with housing, just the glass. also, the LED flash area looks like just a glass hole and not like the diffuser on the original back to my phone. How do I keep that diffuser or transfer it on to the new glass?

I made the exact same mistake of purchasing one of these without realizing that it needed a housing. Checked eBay out last night and have just bought the plastic housing (no glass just the plastic housing it sits on). What's even better is that it comes with an adhesive patch so you can stick the glass down... I'm sold. Beats buying at $100 dollar back with a housing. There like $9 with about $5 postage, check it out, I'll leave a post once I've got it, let you guys know how well it works. Ciao

"Here is the guide for iPhone 4 Disassembly, you could do it as the steps,

The iPhone 4 battery door include the back glass lens and inner plate, you also could buy the iPhone 4 back glass lens or battery door from somewhere else."

"Hi,

I'm pretty sure you can get the back panel on ebay for like $15 from aussie sellers with the pentalobe screwdriver supplied and suction cap & a plastic ""opener.

undo the 2 screws that are located on each side of the dock connector, slide the back up, then gently slide the plastic opener beteen the back glass & the frame, lift it away from frame. replace with new back, push together then slide down , replace the 2 screws.

about 5 min for a novice

be sure to turn the phone off first just in case!!"

I found this site that offers the housing. They have what i think its a plastic back in different colors. Not my solution of choice but maybe it will work for you. I havent bought anything yet im undecided on what 2 do.