How to Replace Samsung Galaxy S Front Facing Camera DIY Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 15 Steps
Hey there! Just a gentle reminder: be cautious when you’re working on your device. Follow the steps closely, and if something feels off, don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair! You’ve got this!
Removing the front-facing camera is a bit of a task, but we’ve got this! You’ll need a guitar pick, heat gun, tweezers, screwdriver, and some plastic opening tools. Make sure you’re familiar with the safety procedures for these tools before you get started. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
– Pop your fingernail or a plastic tool into the slot at the top of the rear camera.
– Gently pry and twist the flexible back cover off the phone.
Step 2
– Gently pop out the SIM card with your fingers
Step 3
– Gently slide a fingernail or a plastic opening tool into the little nook at the bottom right corner of the battery and give it a little lift.
– Carefully pull the battery away from the phone.
Step 4
Alright, it’s time to bring out the heat gun! Just a heads-up: this little gadget gets pretty toasty, and we want to keep both you and your device safe. So, make sure to check out the safety guidelines in the manual. Let’s keep it cool while we heat things up!
– Before getting started, ensure the battery, SIM card, and MicroSD card are safely removed. Trust us, you don’t want them to dance around when the heat comes on!
– Grab a heat gun and hover it just 2-3 inches away from your device. Show that adhesive who’s boss by giving it some gentle heat to loosen up.
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Step 5
– Begin at the top left corner and gently slide a guitar pick between the display and the phone case. Let’s get that device open!
Step 6
Gently pry the display around the phone’s edge. Watch out for the thin metallic strip at the screen’s bottom that connects the display to the motherboard—it’s super easy to damage.
If you hit resistance, stop prying and reapply heat before continuing. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
– Grab your trusty pick and gently slide it in the direction shown to pry open the display. You’re doing great!
Step 7
If you hit a snag and feel resistance while prying, don’t force it – stop and reapply some heat to help things loosen up. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
– Grab that trusty pick and gently slide it along the sides and bottom of the display. You’ve got this!
Step 8
Removing the home button is totally optional – it’s your call!
– With your trusty guitar pick in hand, gently nudge the screen upwards just a tad.
Step 9
Hold up! Don’t yank off the front panel completely; there’s still a sneaky connector keeping it in place.
Keep those nerves steady while working with the home button flex cable. Adhesive can be tricky and may rip the cable from the home button. Sure, the button will still work, but the fingerprint scanner won’t. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Gently lift (but don’t completely detach) the top end of the display assembly. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 10
– Grab a guitar pick and show that front panel assembly cable connector who’s boss! Gently lift it straight up from its cozy socket on the motherboard.
– Bid adieu to the front panel assembly like a pro.
Step 11
Don’t let them slip away—they’re tiny!
– Grab your trusty Phillips 0 screwdriver and start by smoothly removing all 11 Phillips #0 screws.
Step 12
– Give the back side of your phone a friendly push-up (where the battery should chill) to pop out that big ol’ gray piece. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 13
– Alright, folks! You’ve got two pieces in front of you now. For the next steps, we’re going to focus on the one with the motherboard (that’s the one hanging out on the right side of the picture). Let’s keep the momentum going!
Step 14
– Gently use your finger or a plastic opening tool to pop the front-facing camera off the motherboard. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 15
– Gently coax the front camera out using tweezers, like you’re giving it a little nudge to say, ‘Time to shine!’
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