How to Take the Back Off of an Office Chair

Most office chairs come with cushioned backs. The average office chair back offers simple back comfort and a reclining option, while high end chairs provide lumbar positioning and heated cushions. Across the comfort spectrum, chairs backs may get damaged, destroyed or otherwise need replacing at some point in the chair's life. To replace a chair back - or to use an office chair without its back - simply remove the original backing from the chair.

Things You'll Need

• Allen wrench

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Place the short leg of the Allen wrench into one of the screws on the back of the chair. Note that some holes may also be part of the armrests, holding both back and armrest together. Some screws may also be on the bottom of the chair.

   • 2

     Turn the Allen wrench clockwise several times until you feel the screw loosen up significantly.

   • 3

     Remove the screw by twisting it with your hand clockwise until completely removed.

   • 4

     Repeat the above steps for each screw attached to the chair.

   • 5

     Lift the chair back out of its base.