How to Replace Galaxy S7 Edge Rear Camera Guide

– To kick things off, press and hold that power button until the ‘Power off’ option pops up on your screen.

– Give it a tap with your finger to confirm you want to turn off your Galaxy S7 Edge, and then just hang tight until the screen goes dark.

– Grab your trusty SIM tool and pop that SIM tray right out of your device! Once it’s free, gently pull it out with your fingers. Easy peasy!

– The back cover is stuck on there pretty good! Grab a suction cup and give it a gentle pull to start. A pick can help you nudge against the frame. A little heat from a hot air source will make that glue loosen up and make your job easier.

– Once you see a little gap forming between the back cover and the chassis, slide that pick right in! Just a heads up, the inside of the back cover is painted, so be careful when removing any leftover adhesive to keep it looking sharp.

– Keep those picks handy! Work your way around the corners, one at a time, to fully detach the cover.

– Once all the glue is free and clear, go ahead and lift off the back cover. You’re almost there!

– Let’s get those antennas free! Start by unscrewing the twelve screws that are keeping them snug and secure.

– Next up, gently peel away the yellow adhesive strip. It’s time to say goodbye to that sticky stuff!

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

– Once you’ve freed the right side, carefully lift it up from the middle. This will help the left side pop off too, like magic!

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

– Gently wiggle the middle antenna free from the enclosure, but keep in mind it’s still connected to the lower antenna. You’ve got this!

– Time to get started! Use your trusty tweezers to carefully unhook the lower antenna from the left side.

– Now, gently remove the antenna from its cozy enclosure. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently disconnect the battery contact from the motherboard. Take your time and carefully wiggle that contact out of its cozy socket.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry away the front camera’s connection from the motherboard. Be careful, it’s a delicate operation!

– Next, take out the front camera from its cozy little home in the enclosure.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry away those pesky contacts from the motherboard. You’ve got this!

– Hey there! The bottom of the motherboard (look for the arrow) is linked to the USB port.

– Gently lift the board up by 180° to access the contact. Just a little nudge, don’t yank it too hard!

– With your trusty spudger in hand, carefully detach the contact from the PCB.

– Now, go ahead and remove the board. You’ve got this!

– First things first, gently disconnect the rear camera’s connection from the bottom of the motherboard. Easy peasy!

– Now, the camera might be a bit shy and lightly glued to the board, so give it a little nudge with your finger to coax it out.

– Once it’s feeling brave, go ahead and remove the camera. You’ve got this!

– Carefully place the new camera into the designated slot on the board and give it a gentle press to secure it in place.

– Now, let’s connect the camera’s contact to the motherboard. Make sure it’s snug!

– Flip that board upside down and nestle it at the bottom of the enclosure to reconnect the USB port’s contact.

– Give that contact a good push until you hear it click snugly into the socket.

– Now, fold the board over and slide it into the enclosure like a pro!

– Link up those contacts to the motherboard like a pro!

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

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

– Place the antenna at the bottom of the enclosure.

– Give the antenna a gentle press with your fingers until you hear that satisfying click as it locks into place.

– Gently slide the antenna back into the enclosure, making sure to hook it onto the lower antenna first.

– Give the antenna a firm press with your fingers until you hear a satisfying click, securing it snugly in the enclosure.

– Slide that antenna back into its cozy home! Start by placing it on the left side and then give it a good press with your fingers to secure it snugly.

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

– Time to stick that cheerful yellow adhesive strip back where it belongs!

– Now, let’s get those three antennas connected using the twelve trusty screws. Grab your 12 x 3.3 mm PH00 Phillips screws and make it happen!

– Carefully place the back cover back where it belongs.

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

– For an extra boost, you can warm up your device with a little hot air and then use a clamp or some heavy books to keep everything snug while the glue sets.

– Insert the SIM tray back into your device. Make sure the tray is positioned properly.