iPhone 14 Plus Rear-Facing Camera Assembly Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 25 Steps
Follow this guide to swap out the rear camera assembly on your iPhone 14 Plus. It’s based on the A2886 (international) model, so if you have a different iPhone 14 Plus version, things might look a bit different, but the steps stay the same. Heads up: on iOS 18 and later, you can calibrate new genuine camera modules with Apple's Repair Assistant. You’ll also need fresh adhesive to stick the screen back on during reassembly. Your phone will work just fine afterward, but it probably won’t keep its IP (Ingress Protection) rating.
Step 1
- Shut down your iPhone before you start taking it apart—let’s keep things chill and safe.
- Unscrew the two 6.8 mm pentalobe P2 screws from the bottom edge of your iPhone. They’re the little guys right next to the charging port.
Step 2
Watch out! If your opening pick goes too deep, it might just decide to throw a party inside your device. So, let’s mark that pick to keep things safe and sound.
Feeling crafty? You can jazz up the other corners of your pick with some unique measurements.
Or, for a fun twist, tape a coin about 3 mm from the tip of your pick. Who knew repairs could be so creative?
- Grab your opening pick and make a mark 3 mm from the tip with a permanent marker, like you’re prepping for undercover repair operations.
Step 3
Pop on some safety glasses—nobody wants surprise glass confetti in their eyes while fixing stuff!
Got a cracked rear glass on your iPhone? Keep those shards in check and avoid any ouchies by taping over the glass before you start your repair.
If the suction cup just won’t stick, try giving it a little superglue boost to get a better grip on the glass.
- Cover the entire back glass of the iPhone by layering strips of clear packing tape, overlapping them like a pro until it's fully wrapped.
- If the suction cup refuses to stick in the next steps, no worries! Grab a strong tape like duct tape, fold it into a little handle, and gently lift the rear glass that way.
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Step 4
Keep that hair dryer moving—parking it in one spot too long is a no-go!
- Grab a hair dryer or heat gun and warm up the bottom edge of your iPhone for about 90 seconds—aim for 'just a tad too hot to touch' territory.
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Step 5
The adhesive keeping the rear glass stuck on there is pretty stubborn; getting that first little gap open takes some serious muscle. If you’re struggling to pry it open, try heating it up a bit more, then gently wiggle the glass up and down to loosen the glue until you can slip your opening pick in.
- Stick the suction handle near the bottom edge of the rear glass—just don’t go right up to the edge, we like to keep things safe.
- Give the suction cup a good, steady pull to open up a tiny gap between the rear glass and the frame. No sudden moves, just smooth confidence.
- Slide an opening pick into the gap you made. You’re officially in!
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Step 6
- Grab a hair dryer and warm up the left edge of your iPhone for about 90 seconds, or until the back glass feels just a bit too toasty to keep your fingers on comfortably.
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Step 7
Keep your pick's adventure under 3 mm deep—going further might cause some internal chaos!
- Glide your opening pick along the lower left corner and up the left side of your iPhone, slicing through that sticky adhesive holding the rear glass. Take it slow and let the pick do the work!
Step 8
- Grab your trusty hair dryer and give the right edge of your iPhone (the side with the power button) a nice warm-up for about 90 seconds, or until the rear glass feels just a little too toasty to hang onto.
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Step 9
Heads up—the right edge of your iPhone is hosting a super sensitive cable. Keep your pick away from this area to avoid giving that cable a bad day.
Step 10
Keep your pick insertion shallow—no more than 3 mm—to avoid giving the charging coil cable an accidental ouch!
- Pop your pick back in at the bottom edge of your iPhone, then cruise up the right side to keep peeling away that stubborn adhesive. Keep it smooth and steady!
Step 11
- Crank up your hair dryer and warm up the top edge of your iPhone for about 90 seconds, or until the glass feels just a bit too hot to comfortably touch. A little heat goes a long way toward making the next steps a breeze!
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Step 12
- Slip your pick under the top right edge of the phone, then glide it smoothly around the corner and halfway across the top. Easy does it—just let the pick do its thing!
Step 13
Hold up on fully removing the rear glass—there’s a delicate ribbon cable still tethered to the iPhone’s logic board.
Keep that pick shallow—more than 3 mm deep and you risk messing with the camera array.
- Slide your pick under the top-left edge of the phone, then gently maneuver it around the corner and halfway across the top edge. You've got this!
Step 14
Watch out for that short charging coil flex cable—no need to play tug-of-war with it!
- First things first, gently detach your suction handle from the back glass.
- Now, like a book opening up, carefully swing the rear glass upward from the left side to reveal the inner workings of your iPhone.
- Propping the rear glass against something solid will keep it steady while you work your magic on the phone.
- When it's time to put everything back together, lay the rear glass in its rightful spot. Make sure to line up the clips at the top edge and press it down gently until it clicks into place. If it’s being stubborn, check those clips around the edge to ensure they’re not bent out of shape.
- In case you don’t have anything handy to prop the rear glass up, your trusty suction handle can step in as a temporary stand.
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Step 15
As you tackle this repair, keep a close eye on each screw and make sure to return it to its original spot. This will help keep your iPhone safe and sound.
- Grab your Y000 screwdriver and unscrew those two 1.3 mm-long screws holding down the battery connector cover. Tiny but mighty!
- When you're putting things back together, it's a smart move to turn on your iPhone now and make sure everything’s working. Once you’ve checked, power it down again before you dive into the rest. Smooth sailing ahead!
Step 16
- Take your trusty tweezers and gently grab the battery connector cover. Slide it upwards towards the A15 print to release that top hook like a pro.
- Now, go ahead and lift off the battery connector cover. You've got this!
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Step 17
Be gentle around the black silicone seal near this and other board connectors—the seal is like a tiny superhero cape that keeps water and dust out.
- Grab the pointy end of your spudger and gently pop the battery connector straight up out of its socket. No wild prying—just a smooth lift!
- Tilt the connector a bit away from the logic board so it doesn't sneak back into place and power up the phone while you're working. Safety first, superhero!
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Step 18
- Grab your Y000 screwdriver and take out the one 1.0 mm screw holding down the charging coil connector cover.
Step 19
- Grab a trusty pair of tweezers and gently lift off the cover protecting the charging coil connector. You've got this!
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Step 20
- Grab your trusty spudger and use its pointed end to gently pop that charging coil cable right out of its socket. Just pry it straight up, and you'll be on your way!
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Step 21
- Carefully take off the rear glass assembly.
- Clean the surfaces with isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) and then apply fresh adhesive where needed.
- When putting things back together, take a moment here if you want to swap out the rear glass adhesives.
Step 22
- Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop those two rear-facing camera assembly cables loose by lifting the connectors straight up from their cozy sockets.
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Step 23
- Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and carefully unscrew the three tiny 2.1 mm screws holding the rear-facing camera assembly in place.
Step 24
- Slide the pointy end of your spudger under the top edge of the rear-facing camera—think of it as giving the camera a gentle lift.
- Carefully pry upward with the spudger until the rear-facing camera starts to loosen up.
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Step 25
- Power up your device and give your repair a quick test before sealing everything up with fresh adhesive.
- Take a look at your new part next to the old one—sometimes you’ll need to move over bits and pieces, or peel off some sticker backing before installing.
- Ready to wrap it up? Just reverse the steps you followed to take your device apart.
- If your replacement part needs calibrating, you’re in luck! With iOS 18, head to Settings→General→About→Parts & Service History, tap Restart & Finish Repair, and follow the prompts.
- Don’t forget to recycle any old parts responsibly at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
- If things didn’t go exactly as planned, no worries—try some basic troubleshooting, or drop a question to the Answers community.
- And if you hit a wall, you can always schedule a repair and let the pros handle it.
