Galaxy S22 Ultra – Replacing the wide and ultrawide angle lens
Duration: 45 min.
Steps: 27 Steps
Once you crack open your Galaxy, its fancy IP68 certification is going to take a little vacation. Just a heads up!
Then it's time to replace the corresponding camera lens. In our detailed photo tutorial, we show you step by step how to proceed best.
Step 1
Before diving into the repair, give our handy checklist a whirl to ensure all the essential functions of your Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G are in tip-top shape. This way, you can easily confirm if your repair efforts hit the mark!
- Press and hold both the side button and the volume down button together for a few seconds. You're doing great!
- Once the menu pops up, just tap on 'Power off' and let the magic happen.
Step 2
The back cover is really stuck on there! Give it a little love by using a heat gun or a regular hair dryer to warm it up nicely.
- Warm up the edge of the back cover by gently waving your hot air device over it like you're giving it a cozy hug.
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Step 3
Instead of using a suction cup, consider giving the iSclack a whirl! It's like a gentle giant that requires less muscle power to lift that back cover with ease.
- Stick a suction cup on the lower edge of the back cover and gently pull it up to create a slim gap. You're on the right track!
- While you're at it, slide a flat tool into that gap between the back cover and the screen unit.
Step 4
- Run your trusty tool along the edge of the back cover, gently loosening it piece by piece like peeling a banana. You're doing awesome!
- Once you've successfully detached the back cover, set it aside like a pro.
Hey there! Just a little tip: when you're working on the camera module, make sure not to push your tool in too deep. A hard plastic pick is your best buddy for this job!
To keep that back cover from getting too cozy with the glue again, slide some flat plastic picks underneath at regular intervals. Think of it as giving your device some breathing room!
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Step 5
The lower part of the charging coil is held in place with some adhesive. The top part features a metal cover that is secured to the motherboard with screws, and guess what? The NFC antenna is also cleverly integrated into that cover!
- Gently wiggle the connectors of the charging coil and NFC antenna away from the board using a spudger. You got this!
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Step 6
5 × 3.3 mm Phillips
To keep all those tiny screws and parts from wandering off on their own adventure, we suggest using a screw storage solution like our nifty magnetic pad. It’s the perfect way to keep everything safe and sound while you work your magic!
- Loosen those five Phillips screws that are holding the metal cover on the board—let's set it free!
- Now, give that detached cover a little flip upwards and gently peel off the lower, glued end of the charging coil from the speaker. You're doing great!
Step 7
Hey there! Just a friendly reminder to disconnect the battery as soon as you can to keep any pesky short circuits at bay during your repair adventure!
- Gently unclip the orange battery connector from the motherboard using a spudger. You've got this!
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Step 8
3 × 3.3 mm Phillips
Before you can remove the motherboard, you need to remove the board cover on top of it.
- To kick things off, gently disconnect the cover's connector from the motherboard.
- Next up, loosen those three Phillips screws that are keeping everything in place.
- Now, lift the cover and carefully take it off your device. You've got this!
Step 9
- Carefully disconnect the remaining connectors from the motherboard. These are for the S Pen, front camera, screen cable, and the two connecting cables. You've got this!
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Step 10
1 × 3.3 mm Phillips
Take it easy when you're lifting out the motherboard! You wouldn't want to accidentally mess up the main camera or those delicate flex cables. Just a gentle touch will do!
- Loosen the single Phillips screw that secures the board.
- Then use a spudger to carefully lever the loosened board out of the device.
Step 11
The camera module features a trio of lenses: a wide angle lens, an ultra wide angle lens, and two telephoto lenses. It's like having a mini photography studio right in your pocket!
- Gently disconnect the connectors for the ultra wide angle, wide angle, and small telephoto lenses from the board using a spudger. You're nailing it!
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Step 12
1 × 3.3 mm Phillips
- Loosen the lone Phillips screw that's keeping the camera module cozy and secure.
- Gently lift the liberated camera module away from the board like you're freeing a trapped butterfly.
Step 13
The small telephoto lens is attached to both the wide angle and ultra wide angle lenses. It's like a little family of lenses hanging out together!
- Detach the telephoto lens by unhooking it from its little perch. You're doing great!
Step 14
The ultra wide angle lens is snugly glued into the wide angle lens housing. To set it free, a little warmth is your best friend—so grab your heat gun and get ready to melt that adhesive away!
- Give the back of that ultra wide angle lens a little warmth, just like you're giving it a cozy blanket!
- Next, use a flat, sturdy tool to gently pry it out of the wide angle lens housing. Tweezers are a solid choice for this task!
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Step 15
Depending on which camera lens is on the fritz, you can either pop a shiny new ultra wide angle lens into the old wide angle lens housing or flip that around. It's all about finding the right fit!
- First, let's peel off all those protective films from your shiny new camera module. You want it to shine!
- Now, pop that ultra wide angle lens into the wide angle lens housing and give it a good press. The leftover glue should do its job and keep it snug!
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Step 16
- Once you've snugly connected the wide angle and ultra wide angle lenses, it's time to bring back the telephoto lens into the mix. You've got this!
Step 17
1 × 3.3 mm Phillips
- Once you've got those three camera lenses all snug and connected, gently reposition them on the motherboard like a pro!
- Next up, secure them to the second telephoto lens with some screws. You’re doing awesome!
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Step 18
Hey there! Just a friendly reminder to be gentle when connecting those connectors. A little care goes a long way—no need to apply force! A damaged connector could spell trouble for your whole device.
- Carefully press the connectors of the three camera lenses back onto the back of the motherboard, making sure they're snug and secure. You're almost there!
Step 19
1 × 3.3 mm Phillips
Just a friendly reminder: when you're sliding the motherboard back in, be super careful not to squish any connectors or flex cables! If they get in the way, just hold them off to the side for a moment.
- Slide that board back into your device, making sure it's sitting nice and level all around. You're almost there!
- Secure it in place with the single Phillips screw, and voilà! You've got this!
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Step 20
Hey there! Just a friendly reminder to take it easy when connecting those connectors. A little gentleness goes a long way—no need to press down hard! A damaged connector could throw a wrench in your whole repair party.
- Reconnect the front camera and S Pen by gently pressing their connectors onto the board. You should hear and feel a satisfying click as they snap into place. Nice job!
Step 21
3 × 3.3 mm Phillips
Make sure those plastic lugs of the board cover click into the case frame with a satisfying snap! If you don’t hear that delightful sound, your motherboard might be feeling a bit uneven. Let’s get it sitting pretty!
- Pop that board cover back onto the motherboard like a pro!
- Secure it with those three Phillips screws—make sure they’re snug!
- Gently reconnect its connector to the board, and you’re all set!
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Step 22
Hey there! It's best to connect that battery at the very end of your repair journey to dodge any sneaky short circuits. Stay safe out there!
- Reconnect the battery by gently pressing its connector onto the motherboard like you're giving it a warm handshake. You're doing great!
Step 23
5 × 3.3 mm Phillips
- Get that charging coil aligned just right over the motherboard, matching up with the screw holes in the metal cover.
- Give its glued end a solid press to make sure it sticks well.
- Secure the cover in place by tightening those five Phillips screws—you're almost done!
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Step 24
- Reconnect the NFC antenna and charging coil by gently pressing their connectors onto the motherboard like you're giving them a little high-five. You've got this!
Step 25
At this stage, it's a great idea to check out your new camera lens and make sure everything else is working like a charm! Don't forget to use our handy checklist and the internal Samsung test menu, which you can access with the code *#0*#. Happy testing!
- Turn your Galaxy back on and give it a whirl!
- Head over to the settings and blast a ringtone to see if your speaker is ready to jam.
Step 26
If your adhesive frame is still rocking and rolling, no need to swap it out! But if it's showing signs of wear or isn't sticking like it used to, we highly suggest treating your device to a fresh adhesive frame. Keep it looking sharp!
- Align that shiny new adhesive frame with the back cover. The nifty cutouts in the film will guide you along the way!
- Peel off the carrier film from the bottom of the adhesive frame and press it onto the edge of the back cover, giving it a nice little hug.
- Now, with a gentle touch, peel off the remaining protective film from the top of the adhesive frame. You're almost there!
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Step 27
Give that back cover a little extra love by running some hot air along the edges to help the glue stick like it means it! And if you want to keep things steady, feel free to stack some books on top of your device for a few minutes—it's like giving it a cozy blanket while it sets!
- Wrap up your Galaxy S22 Ultra repair by gently pressing the back cover back onto the screen unit. You've got this!
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