DIY Guide to Replace Front Camera on Galaxy S7 Edge

– First things first, let’s give your device a little break! Press and hold that power button until you see the ‘Power off’ option pop up on your screen.

– Now, with a gentle touch, go ahead and tap to confirm that you’re ready to power down your Galaxy S7 Edge. Sit back and relax while the screen goes dark—your device is taking a well-deserved rest!

– The back cover is stuck on there pretty good! Start by grabbing a suction cup and give it a gentle pull. A pick can help you nudge it away from the frame, too. A little heat from a hot air source can make the glue loosen up, making your job easier.

– Once you see a little gap between the back cover and the chassis, slide that pick right in there! Just a heads up, the inside of the back cover is painted, so be super careful when removing any leftover adhesive to avoid any scratches or cracks.

– Now, let’s get those corners! Use more picks to carefully work your way around each corner, one at a time.

– As soon as all that glue is out of the way, go ahead and lift off the back cover. You’ve got this!

– Let’s ditch those twelve screws holding down the three antennas! Piece of cake.

– Time to peel off that yellow sticky strip – easy peasy!

– First things first, let’s disconnect that upper antenna from the enclosure! It’s attached, so start at the upper right corner and give it a gentle tug.

– Once you’ve freed the right side, give it a little lift in the middle. This will help the left side come loose too, like magic!

– Now, go ahead and remove the antenna from the enclosure. You’re doing great!

– Gently wiggle the middle antenna out of its cozy home in the enclosure. Just a heads up, it’s snugly attached to the lower antenna, so take your time!

– Grab those tweezers and gently unhook the lower antenna from the left side. It’s like giving it a little hug goodbye!

– Now, carefully lift the antenna out of the enclosure. You’re doing great!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently wiggle that battery contact away from the motherboard. Just take your time and coax it out of the socket with care.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently detach the front camera’s connection from the motherboard. It’s like giving it a little hug!

– Now, carefully lift out the front camera from its cozy home in the enclosure. You’re doing great!

– Gently place the front camera into its cozy little spot at the top edge of the enclosure.

– Now, connect the camera to the motherboard. Listen for that satisfying click to know it’s snug and secure!

– Attach the battery to the motherboard. Firmly press the connector into the motherboard socket until you hear a satisfying click, letting you know it’s snug and secure.

– Place the antenna at the bottom of the enclosure, just like tucking in your shirt!

– Give the antenna a gentle push with your fingers until you hear that satisfying click, ensuring it’s snugly fit in the enclosure.

– Carefully slide the antenna back into its cozy home after you’ve secured it to the lower antenna.

– Give the antenna a gentle press with your fingers until you hear that satisfying click, letting you know it’s snug in the enclosure.

– Time to slide that antenna back into its cozy home! Start by placing it gently on the left side, then give it a firm press with your fingers to make sure it’s snug.

– Listen closely! You should hear a satisfying click as the antenna locks into place.

– Time to stick that yellow adhesive strip back in place!

– Now, let’s get those three antennas connected using the twelve screws. Grab your 12 x 3.3 mm PH00 Phillips screws and secure them snugly!

– Gently place the back cover back where it belongs.

– Give the back cover a nice press all around to help the glue do its job.

– For an extra boost, warm up your device with some hot air, then use a clamp or stack a couple of books on top to help the glue bond even better.