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Galaxy S21 5G – Replacing the ultra wide camera

Duration: 45 min.
Steps: 32 Steps

Now it's time to give that camera the boot and pop in a shiny new one! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 1

- Give the side and volume down button a little love by pressing and holding them together for a few seconds.

- When the menu pops up, just tap on Power off and confirm your choice with your unlock code. Easy peasy!

Step 2

- Warm up the back cover by gently gliding the hot air tool along its edges. Keep it moving for an even heat!

Tools Used
  1. Heat gun

Step 3

- Grab a suction cup and stick it to the lower edge of the back cover, then gently pull it up. While you're at it, slide the iFlex between the display unit and the back cover. You're doing great!

Step 4

- Gently run your tool all the way around the edge of the back cover, loosening it up piece by piece like a pro.

- Slide those flat picks under the back cover at regular intervals to keep that pesky glue from sticking back together.

Step 5

- Once you've successfully popped off the back cover, your first task is to gently take out all those plastic picks. They're like little helpers, so treat them kindly!

- Next, unfold the picks and set them aside. You've got this!

Step 6

- Gently loosen those five Phillips screws holding the charging coil cover in place.

- Once they're free, why not place them on your magnetic pad? It's a great way to keep track of them!

Step 7

- Gently lift the metal cover of the NFC antenna like a pro.

- With a steady hand, use a plastic lever tool to carefully pop the orange battery connector away from the motherboard. A plastic spudger works wonders for this!

Tools Used
  1. Pry Tool

Step 8

- Next, gently pry off the black connector of the charging coil from the circuit board using a spudger. Take your time and be careful – you've got this!

Tools Used
  1. Pry Tool

Step 9

- Now that you've successfully separated the connectors, gently wiggle and lift off the charging coil. You're doing great!

Step 10

- Loosen the seven Phillips screws from the earpiece.

- Then put them on your magnetic pad.

Step 11

- Gently pry off the earpiece connector from the motherboard using a spudger. Take your time and be careful; you've got this!

Tools Used
  1. Pry Tool

Step 12

- Gently remove the earpiece that's been hanging out of your device and set it aside for now.

Step 13

- Detach all remaining connectors from the motherboard. Gently wiggle them loose using the spudger tool. Remember, patience is key!

Tools Used
  1. Pry Tool

Step 14

- Gently unscrew the lone Phillips screw holding the camera module in place.

- Set that little guy down on the magnetic pad so it doesn't go on an adventure without you.

Step 15

- Gently nudge the motherboard up with your trusty spudger and lift it out of the device like a pro.

Tools Used
  1. Pry Tool

Step 16

- Gently pry the camera connector away from the board using a spudger. Take your time and be careful!

Tools Used
  1. Pry Tool

Step 17

- Gently detach the camera from your device and set it aside for now.

Step 18

- Get that new camera snugly into place on the motherboard!

Step 19

- Gently press down the ultra wide camera connector onto the motherboard until you hear and feel that satisfying click. It’s like a little high-five for your device!

Step 20

- Gently return the board to its original spot, like tucking it in for a cozy nap.

Step 21

- Secure the motherboard back into the screen unit by tightening those screws snugly.

Step 22

- Gently press down all connectors back onto the motherboard, excluding the battery and NFC connector. You've got this!

Step 23

- Now go ahead and pop in that earpiece! You've got this!

Step 24

- Carefully reattach the earpiece by securing it with the seven Phillips screws. You've got this!

Step 25

- Now, it's time to give that earpiece connector a warm welcome back to the motherboard!

Step 26

- Gently shift the NFC antenna back into place within the screen unit and give its rear a little nudge to let the glue do its magic again.

Step 27

- Gently lift the metal cover of the charging coil to connect the black connector hiding underneath. You've got this!

Step 28

- It's time to reconnect that cheerful orange battery connector back to the motherboard!

Step 29

- Now that you've reconnected the battery and charging coil, it's time to put the metal cover back on. Just screw it in place and you're one step closer to a fully functional device!

Step 30

- Fire up your Galaxy S21 and get ready for some fun!

- Dial *#0*# in the phone app to launch the Samsung test menu. It's time to see if that new camera is ready to shine!

- While you're in the test menu, go ahead and check out the other components too. If you need a little extra guidance, our checklist is here to help!

Step 31

- Check out our YouTube video for a fun and detailed guide on how to apply a new adhesive frame like a pro!

Tools Used
  1. Pry Tool

Step 32

- Wrap up your Galaxy S21 5G repair by gently pressing the back cover back onto the display unit. You've got this!

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