Replace Google Pixel 5 Rear Camera
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 25 Steps
This step-by-step repair guide is brought to you by the tech enthusiasts at Salvation Repair. Just a heads up, it’s not endorsed by Google. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Hey there, savvy fixer! This repair guide comes straight from the awesome team at Salvation Repair and isn’t officially backed by Google. Curious about our guides? Check them out here! In this guide, we’re going to walk you through how to pop out and swap in the rear camera assembly on your Google Pixel 5. Just a heads up, both camera modules come together as one happy package!
Step 1
When using heat to loosen things up, remember that a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate can be super helpful – just be gentle and don’t overdo it. Your phone’s display and internal battery are sensitive to heat, so keep an eye on the temperature. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
– Warm up an iOpener and press it against the bottom edge of the screen for a solid minute.
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Step 2
While you’re letting that adhesive take its sweet time to loosen up, keep these handy tips in mind:
– Screen seam : This seam separates the screen from the rest of the phone. You’ll want to avoid prying here, it’s just a little hangout for the screen.
– Bezel seam : This is where the plastic bezel designed to protect the screen meets the frame. It’s held in place by plastic clips . This is the perfect place to start prying! You’re gonna love it.
Step 3
In the next couple of steps, we’ll introduce you to the Anti-Clamp, our nifty little tool designed to make opening your device a breeze. If you’re not using the Anti-Clamp, feel free to skip ahead two steps for a different approach.
For a detailed walkthrough on how to use the Anti-Clamp, check out this guide.
If your device’s surface is a bit too slick for the Anti-Clamp to grip, don’t worry! A little packing tape can work wonders to create a better hold.
– Let’s get this screen unstuck! Pull the blue handle towards the hinge to get things rolling.
– Time to put on your suction cup superhero cape! Place one cup on the front and another on the back, close to the bottom of the screen.
– Now, push down on those cups with a little pep in your step. We’re aiming for a good suction right where we need it.
Step 4
Don’t go crazy on the screwdriver, just give it a little twist at a time. Let the tools do their thing and chill out for a minute between each turn. Patience is key, my friend.
Keep those suction cups in line, like a team of synchronized swimmers! If they start to drift, just give ’em a little wiggle and get ’em back in formation.
If your Anti-Clamp isn’t quite cutting it, give that area a little extra heat and twist the handle a smidge to the right. It’s like giving it a little pep talk!
– Give that blue handle a gentle push away from the hinge to get things rolling into opening mode!
– Twist the handle clockwise until you notice the cups beginning to stretch—let’s get that screen ready!
– Hang tight for a minute to allow the adhesive to loosen up and create a nice little opening gap.
– Once the Anti-Clamp has worked its magic and created enough space, slide an opening pick under the screen and its bezel frame.
– Feel free to skip the next step—you’re doing great!
Step 5
Got a screen that’s more cracked than a bad joke? No worries! Just follow this guide to tape over that cracked beauty. And if things get really sticky, a little superglue on the suction cup might just do the trick!
Depending on how old your device is, this might be a bit of a challenge. If you’re having a tough time, just add a bit more heat and give it another go!
– Whoa-la! Let’s start this phone repair party with a bang. First, grab your coolest superhero suction cup and stick it to your screen, right near our hot edge. Now, let’s show those screens who’s boss! Apply your super strength and patiently pull that cup upwards – and voilà, a gap appears. Are you ready for the grand finale? Pop in your handy-dandy opening pick and get this phone back in fighting shape. Remember, if you need help, you can always schedule a repair!
Step 6
– Gently glide the opening pick back and forth along the bottom of the screen to cut through that sticky adhesive.
– Keep the pick snugly in the bottom right corner to stop the adhesive from sealing back up.
Step 8
Hey there! Just a friendly reminder: keep that pick to a maximum of 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep. Going deeper might just tick off the screen’s flex cable hiding in the middle of the left edge. Let’s keep everything safe and sound!
– Let’s get this screen party started! Insert another opening pick into the bottom left corner of the screen.
– Slide the pick around the left corner like you’re showing off your best dance moves.
– Keep sliding the pick up towards the front camera, cutting through that adhesive like butter.
– Leave the pick in place to keep the adhesive from playing any sneaky tricks on you.
Step 9
If the adhesive is a little stubborn, don’t fret! Just give the area a quick warm-up with a hairdryer for a minute and try again.
– Pop another opening pick into the top left corner of your screen, just like you’re sliding into a cozy seat.
– Gently glide the pick around the front camera and along the top edge of the phone, as if you’re giving it a little dance.
– Now, slide that pick over to the top right corner of the phone and keep it snugly in place.
Step 10
Just in case, give those edges another go with your opening pick! Make sure you get that glue all the way around. It’s usually thicker in the corners, so pay extra attention there. If you’re getting stuck, you can always schedule a repair.
– Pop an opening pick into the bottom right corner of your screen like a pro.
– Now, slide that pick all the way up to the top right corner to tackle the last stubborn bit of adhesive.
Step 11
Keep that screen angle under 90 degrees to avoid putting a strain on the screen flex cable. We want to keep everything in tip-top shape!
– Start by using the opening pick at the top left corner to gently pry the left edge of the screen up a few millimeters – this will prevent the clips from snapping back into place.
– Now, carefully lift the right side of the screen and swing it open like a book. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 12
– Grab those tweezers and carefully hold onto the screen connector cover that’s keeping the screen flex cable in check.
– Gently push the clip towards the connector to release it and set yourself up for success!
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Step 13
Hang onto this component – you’ll need it again when you’re putting everything back together.
– Let’s get started by removing the screen connector cover. This is the first step in getting your device back up and running. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 14
– Gently use the spudger’s tip to lift and disconnect that screen flex cable with care.
– When reattaching, align those connectors just right and press down one side until you hear that satisfying click! Then, do the same on the other side. Remember, no pressing down in the middle! If things get misaligned, those pins could bend—yikes! That could lead to some serious damage.
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Step 15
– Time to bid farewell to that screen!
– When swapping in a new screen, take a quick peek at the front-facing camera hole—make sure to peel off any protective liners standing in its way.
– Got some tape securing the display cable? Carefully remove it before you get your new screen into action.
– If you’re rocking some custom-cut adhesive, check out our guide to expertly apply that fresh screen adhesive like a pro.
– Using Tesa tape for your screen reattachment? We’ve got a guide just for that—making it super easy!
– Once you put everything back together and power it up, your screen will go through a little calibration dance. Just sit tight and don’t poke at the screen during this time to avoid any funky touch response later.
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Step 16
Hey, be careful not to poke or bend that battery with your tool! A punctured or bent battery might leak some funky chemicals or cause a little heat wave. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Grab your trusty tweezers and gently lift the graphite tape until you can get a good hold of it with your fingers.
– Now, simply peel that graphite tape right off!
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Step 18
Alright, cool beans! Keep those screws organized. We don’t want to mix them up! Make sure each screw goes back to its original spot. It’s like a puzzle, but with tiny metal friends. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Grab your trusty T3 Torx driver and get ready to tackle those two 4.6 mm-long screws holding the charging plate cover snugly against the midframe. You’ve got this!
Step 19
Don’t lose sight of this little guy! You’ll need it again when you’re putting everything back together. Keep it safe and sound. 😉
– Let’s get this party started! Grab your trusty tweezers and give that charging plate cover a little love tap. It’s time to say goodbye to that stubborn cover.
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Step 20
– Grab your trusty T3 Torx driver and get ready to tackle those eight 4.6 mm-long screws holding the midframe in place. You’ve got this!
Step 21
When you take off the midframe, keep an eye on that little spacer at the top of the phone—it might just decide to make a break for it! Be sure to hang onto it for when it’s time to put everything back together. Check out the pictures in the motherboard replacement guide for a visual assist.
– Use those trusty tweezers to gently lift up the right side of the midframe. It’s like giving it a little high-five!
– Now, carefully remove the midframe. You’re doing great!
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Step 22
– Now, let’s gently disconnect that battery connector. Take your spudger (the pointy end) and carefully pry it up, separating the connector from the motherboard.
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Step 23
– Grab your T3 Torx driver and let’s tackle that 4.1 mm shouldered screw! You’ve got this!
Step 24
Gently press down on the rear camera assembly with your finger to keep the motherboard from bending. You’ve got this!
– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry apart those two rear camera press connectors from the motherboard. You’ve got this!
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Step 25
– Grab those tweezers and gently lift the rear camera assembly out of its cozy little home.
– If your shiny new camera module comes with a plastic spacer, don’t forget to take it off before you pop in the module.
– Before you install the camera assembly, give that lens a good wipe to ensure it’s free of smudges and dust. A clean lens is a happy lens!
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