backplate

noun
UK /ˈbæk.pleɪt/
US /ˈbæk.pleɪt/

A flat piece that covers or supports the back of something.

He screwed the backplate onto the back of the computer case.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A piece of armor that protects the back.

The knight fastened his backplate before the battle.

3. A plate on the back of a camera or phone that holds the screen or lens.

The phone's backplate cracked when it fell.

4. A metal plate behind a door handle or lock for support.

The locksmith fitted a new backplate around the keyhole.