DIY Guide: Replace Broken FaceTime Camera on iPhone 8
Duration: 45 min.
Steps: 18 Steps
Is your iPhone 8’s FaceTime camera acting up, like not dimming the screen during calls or leaving your videos without sound? Time for a little TLC! You’ll need to swap out that FaceTime camera since it shares a cable with the proximity sensor and microphone. In this easy-to-follow guide, we’ll walk you through replacing the troublesome FaceTime camera or the whole cable set so you can tackle these issues like a pro! Wishing you all the best with your FaceTime camera swap! And hey, if you find our instructions helpful, we’d love to hear your feedback. Let’s get to fixing!
Step 1
– First things first, let’s power down your iPhone to keep it safe from any sneaky short circuits! Just hold the standby button for about three seconds until you see that ‘Turn off’ slider pop up on your screen.
– Now, give that slider a friendly swipe from left to right and hang tight until your iPhone is fully powered down. You’re doing great!
Step 2
– Gently loosen those two Pentalobe screws hanging out on the left and right of the Lightning Connector and toss them into your screw storage. You’ve got this!
2 × 3.4mm Pentalobe
To keep track of your screws and parts like a pro, we suggest using a screw storage solution. An old sewing box can work wonders! At Salvation Repair, we love using a high-quality magnetic mat that lets us organize everything just like it was in the device. This way, you’ll know exactly where each screw belongs, making reassembly a breeze!
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Step 3
When it comes to heating your device, remember: just warm it up enough so you can still give it a friendly touch without turning into a lobster! Keep it cozy, not toasty!
– First up, let’s give your iPhone 8 a comfy spot on a soft, clean surface—no scratches allowed while we lift that display!
– Next, grab your hot air tool, whether it’s a fancy heat gun or just your trusty hairdryer, and give the outside of the display a nice even warm-up. You’ve got this!
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- heat gun to heat parts that are glued on so they’re easier to remove.
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Step 4
Opening up your iPhone 8 means waving goodbye to that cozy warranty blanket against dust and splash damage, as well as its waterproof charm. But hey, you got this!
– Stick a suction cup right above the Home button on the display and give it a gentle pull upwards to create a tiny gap between the aluminum and display frames. You’re on the right track!
– Now, grab a flat plastic tool and slide it into that narrow gap you just made. Give it a little nudge to widen the gap by pushing the aluminum frame upwards. Flat plastic picks work like a charm for this!
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Step 5
While you’re at it, remember to keep that display angle under 180°! Going beyond that could put a strain on those delicate flex cables, and we definitely don’t want that. You’ve got this!
– With a gentle nudge, lift the display upwards using your trusty plectrum to pop those lugs free from the aluminum frame. You’re doing awesome!
– Next, swing that display open towards the standby button like a pro! Just lean it against something sturdy to keep those flexible cables happy and unstressed.
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Step 6
2 × 2.6 mm Phillips
2 × 1.0 mm Phillips
Before diving into the repair, make sure to disconnect that battery connector! It’s like putting on a superhero cape to prevent any short circuits and to keep your device from accidentally waking up during the repair. You’re on the right track!
– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and tackle those four Phillips screws like a champ! Once they’re out of the way, use your tweezers to gently lift off the cover. You’re doing great!
– Now it’s time to disconnect the battery connector. Use a plastic spudger to carefully pry it off. Just think of it as giving your device a little break before we dive deeper!
Step 7
– Use your trusty spudger to disconnect the display connectors, including the display and home button. You’re on the right path!
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Step 8
3 × 1.0 mm Phillips
– Start by unscrewing those three Phillips screws that are just hanging out on the cover plate above the connector. You got this!
– Next, grab your tweezers and gently lift that cover plate off your iPhone 8. It’s like unwrapping a present!
– Now, with a spudger in hand, carefully detach the FaceTime connector from the board. Easy peasy!
– And just like that, you can completely remove the display. You’re doing fantastic!
Step 9
1 × 1,5 mm Phillips-Schraube
2 × 2,5 mm Phillips-Schraube
1 × 2,2 mm Phillips-Schraube
1 × 1,7 mm Phillips-Schraube
Heads up! Those screws are like little snowflakes—no two are alike! Mixing them up could lead to a display disaster during reassembly. Keep them sorted, and you’ll be golden!
– The earpiece is located on the back of the display unit. First, let’s unscrew those three Phillips screws from the cover that’s guarding the earpiece. And don’t forget to keep all those little parts together on your magnetic pad—teamwork makes the dream work!
– Next up, remove the two Phillips screws that are holding the earpiece in place. You’re doing great!
– Now, here’s a little secret: the earpiece is hiding under the flexible flat cable of the front camera. Gently fold that cable to the side just a bit, and you’ll be able to lift out the earpiece like a pro!
Step 10
– Start by giving that stubborn cable set a little love! Warm it up with your hot air tool, then gently coax it away from the display’s interior using a trusty steel spatula.
– Next, use your tweezers to delicately lift out the sensors nestled in the cable set along with the FaceTime camera. You’re nailing this!
Tools Used
- heat gun to heat parts that are glued on so they’re easier to remove.
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- Steel Laboratory Spatula
Step 11
Be sure to get that proximity sensor in just the right spot! If it’s off, it might not work its magic as intended.
Those nifty little plastic lugs are your best buddies for aligning the flex cable just right. They’ll help you get everything snug and secure!
– First, give those sensors a gentle press back into their cozy little guide.
– Next up, press the flex cable snugly on the inside of the display. You’re doing awesome!
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Step 12
– Gently lift the FaceTime camera cable set so you can snug the earpiece back into its cozy spot. You’re doing an awesome job!
1 × 2,2 mm Phillips-Schraube
1 × 1,7 mm Phillips-Schraube
1 × 1,5 mm Phillips-Schraube
2 × 2,5 mm Phillips-Schraube5
Don’t go overboard with those screws! A little snug is perfect, but too tight might just peek through the paint on that lovely display. Keep it chill!
Make sure the FaceTime camera is perfectly centered on the front display. If it needs a little adjustment, go ahead and nudge it into place before securing the bracket plate. You’re doing great!
Step 13
After you’ve added that shiny new adhesive frame, your iPhone 8 will be ready to fend off dust and splashes like a champ, but remember, it’s not quite the fortress it once was—still, you’re doing great!
The corners have their own unique flair and are your trusty guides for getting everything aligned just right.
– First, let’s give that metal frame and display a little TLC by removing any leftover adhesive residue. This way, your new adhesive frame will fit like a glove!
– Now, let’s get that adhesive frame lined up with the back cover of your iPhone. A little patience here will ensure everything is positioned just right!
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Step 14
3 × 1,0 mm Phillips-Schraube
– Stand the display up on the frame and connect that FaceTime connector to the logic board like a champ!
– Gently lay the display against the back cover, just like resting after a long day.
– Now, pop the cover plate over the FaceTime connector and secure it with those three Phillips screws. You’ve got this!
Step 15
– Alright, it’s time to reconnect those display connectors—both the display and the home button—to the logic board! You’re almost there!
Step 17
– Alright, let’s set the display right next to the back cover and gently fold it over like a warm blanket.
– Now, give that display a solid press all over to ensure it’s snug and secure. You’re doing great!
Wrong position
Right position
Hey there! Just a friendly reminder to make sure that silver chip on the cable is snugly back in its original spot (check out the photo for a reference). If it’s not just right, you might end up with some funky discolorations on your screen after you’re all done. If that happens, no worries! Just double-check the cable’s position and get that chip aligned like a pro!
Step 18
2 × 3.4 mm Pentalobe
– Time to wrap things up! Grab those two Pentalobe screws hanging out on either side of the Lightning connector and snug them back into the rear case. You’re almost done!
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