How to remove back cover from iphone4

Not supported by Apple, they don't want you DIY'ing your phone. Doing so will void all warranty & support. If you want to proceed, google for instructions.

ROFL .... really ? You think AT&T want you to open up the phone and void the warranty ?

Link please as thats just sooooooo wrong.

the IMEI is in the box or in the About section of the menu.

Do not attempt to remove the back cover!

Those are generic instructions for other GSM phones. Most GSM phones have the IMEI# printed on a label under the battery, but not the iPhone. The iPhone battery is not user-serviceable.

Graham's instructions are correct. The IMEI# will be on the box the phone came in and in Settings->General->About.

Regards,
-Peter

Thanks for your answer. I'm trying to activate my phone and the ATT website says to remove the back cover and battery to get to the IMEI#.

You are reading the wrong instructions. You cannot remove the back cover of the iPhone and it does not have a removable battery. You activate an iPhone at home via iTunes or at an AT&T or Apple store.

If you go to phone, keypad and dial *#06# this should then display the IMEI number on screen.

Can that be done before the phone is activated?

The IMEI # can also be found on the back of the iPhone box itself. That might be a bit easier.