iPhone 11 Pro Max Rear-Facing Cameras Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 32 Steps
Get ready to transform your iPhone 11 Pro Max by swapping out those rear cameras! We're tackling all three camera modules together as one neat package, making it super simple and efficient. If you encounter any challenges along the way, don’t hesitate to schedule a repair for professional assistance!
Step 1
Heads up! Make sure your iPhone’s battery is below 25% before you start. A charged lithium-ion battery is like a little firecracker—puncture it, and things could get messy!
When you pop open the iPhone's display, you might risk losing those precious waterproof seals. Make sure you've got some replacement seals on standby before you dive deeper into this process. If you reassemble your iPhone without swapping them out, just be extra careful around liquids.
- Shut down your iPhone before you start taking things apart. Trust us, it's way easier that way.
- Take out the two bottom screws near the charging port—yep, those pentalobe ones, each 6.7 mm long.
Step 2
Be careful not to push your pick in too deep, or you might accidentally harm your device. To avoid any mishaps, be sure to mark your pick appropriately.
Feel free to label the other corners of the pick with varying measurements for your convenience.
Another fun option is to tape a coin to the pick, about 3 mm from the tip, for a little extra guidance.
- Mark a spot 3 mm from the tip of the opening pick with a permanent marker. You're setting yourself up for success here!
Step 3
Don those safety glasses to keep your peepers safe from any sneaky glass shards that might pop out during the repair adventure.
If your iPhone screen is cracked, keep things under control by taping over the glass. This will help prevent further breakage and keep your hands safe during the fix.
When all else fails, a little superglue on the suction cup might do the trick. Just make sure it's securely attached to the screen before you begin.
- Start by laying down some overlapping strips of clear packing tape on the iPhone's screen until the entire face is covered. Think of it as giving your phone a cozy, protective blanket!
- If the suction cup refuses to cooperate in the coming steps, don't fret! Just fold a sturdy piece of tape (duct tape works wonders) into a handy handle and gently lift the screen with that instead.
Step 4
Get ready for the next three steps where we'll introduce you to the Anti-Clamp, a nifty tool we've created to make the opening process a breeze! If you don't have the Anti-Clamp handy, no worries—just scroll down three steps for a different method.
Want to master the Anti-Clamp? Check out our handy guide for all the details!
If your iPhone's surface feels a bit too slick for the Anti-Clamp to grip, a little tape can help you create a stickier surface to work with.
- Give that blue handle a gentle pull backwards—this releases the Anti-Clamp’s arms.
- Slide the arms over either the left or right side of your iPhone. Your pick!
- Line up the suction cups close to the bottom edge—one goes on the front, one on the back.
- Squeeze those cups together, and boom: you’ve got suction right where you need it.
Step 5
- Slide that blue handle forward—arms are locked and loaded.
- Give the handle a full turn clockwise (360 degrees) or until you see those suction cups stretching their stuff.
- Keep an eye on the suction cups—make sure they're staying in sync. If they start drifting apart, loosen 'em up and get those arms lined up again.
Step 6
Give the Anti-Clamp a gentle quarter turn, then take a breather for a minute before the next twist. Patience is the secret sauce here—let the tool and time handle the heavy lifting!
You can try using a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to warm things up—but be careful, too much heat might mess with the display or the internal battery.
If the Anti-Clamp isn’t giving you enough wiggle room, heat the spot a bit more and twist the handle a quarter turn to help create some space.
- Warm up an iOpener and carefully thread it through the arms of the Anti-Clamp.
- Bend the iOpener so it rests along the bottom edge of your iPhone.
- Give it about a minute to soften the adhesive and create a nice little opening gap.
- Gently slide an opening pick into the gap between the screen and the plastic bezel—avoid poking the screen itself.
- Skip ahead and bypass the next three steps.
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Step 7
Gently warming the bottom edge of your iPhone loosens the sticky stuff holding the screen in place, making it much easier to lift without a struggle.
- Grab a hairdryer, heat gun, or an iOpener and gently warm up the bottom edge of your iPhone for about a minute to loosen the adhesive underneath.
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Step 8
- Place your suction handle carefully on the bottom edge of the phone, steering clear of the glass's curved part. It's all about that sweet spot!
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Step 9
The adhesive keeping the display sealed up tight is really stubborn; making that first little gap takes some serious effort. If it’s being stubborn, try heating it a bit more, then gently rock the screen up and down to loosen the glue until you can slide your tool in easily.
- Give that suction cup a nice, steady tug to open up a tiny gap between the front panel and the rear case—just a little nudge is all you need!
- Slide an opening pick into that gap you've created. You're doing great!
Step 10
Keep your pick to a maximum of 3 mm to avoid accidentally poking something you shouldn't. Let's keep those internal components safe and sound!
- Gently slide your opening pick around the bottom-left corner and up along the left side of your iPhone, carefully cutting through the adhesive that keeps the display snug.
Step 11
Be careful along the right edge of your iPhone – there's a sensitive cable hiding there. Avoid inserting your pick in this area, or you might risk damaging it.
Step 12
Keep your pick insertion under 3 mm to avoid messing up those delicate display cables.
- Slide your trusty pick back into the bottom edge of the iPhone and glide it up the right side to keep separating that sticky adhesive like a pro!
Step 13
The top edge of the display is held in place with a combination of glue and clips, so be prepared for a little bit of a challenge!
- Carefully nudge down the right edge of the display, aiming it toward the Lightning port.
- Slide your pick into the top-right corner of the phone.
Step 14
Keep your pick under 3 mm, or you might just give the front panel sensor array an unintentional bump!
- Gently pull down the display toward the Lightning port until you create a gap wide enough for your trusty pick.
- Slide that pick up to the top left corner and slice through any leftover adhesive holding the display in place.
Step 15
- Grab that little nub on the suction cup and give it a gentle tug to detach it from the front panel. You're almost there!
Step 16
Hold up—don’t try to pull the display all the way off just yet! There are still some delicate ribbon cables hooking it up to the iPhone’s logic board that need a gentle touch.
- Gently lift the iPhone's display up from the left side, just like opening a book. Easy peasy!
- Prop the display against something sturdy to keep it upright while you work your magic on the phone.
- When it's time to put everything back together, carefully position the display, making sure to align the clips along the top edge. Press the top edge down gently and listen for that satisfying click as the rest of the display snaps into place. If it’s being stubborn, check the clips around the edge – they might need a little TLC!
Step 17
Keep your screws organized and make sure each one goes back to its original spot—your iPhone will thank you for it.
- Unscrew those two 1.3 mm Y000 screws holding down the battery cover bracket. Easy peasy!
- Now's the perfect moment to power up your iPhone and check that everything's working like a charm before you seal the display back on. Just remember to completely power it down again when you're done testing—safety first!
Step 18
- Take off the bracket and set it aside like you’re saving the last slice of pizza—don’t lose it!
Step 19
Handle the black silicone seal around the board connections with care—it's like the bouncer keeping water and dust out of the party.
- Grab a spudger or just use a clean fingernail to gently lift the battery connector right up from its spot on the logic board.
- Then, give the connector a little bend away from the logic board so it doesn’t accidentally touch the socket and power up the phone while you’re working your magic.
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Step 20
- Grab your Y000 driver and unscrew the six 1.3 mm screws holding down the logic board cover bracket.
Step 21
- Take off the bracket carefully.
Step 22
- Gently pop off the OLED panel cable connector using a spudger or your fingernail—think of it like unplugging a tiny disco ball.
- When snapping the connector back on, line it up and press down on one side until you hear that sweet click, then do the same on the other side. Skip pushing the middle! Bent pins are a bummer and can mess things up for good.
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Step 23
- Gently pry up the front sensor assembly cable connector using a spudger or your fingernail to unplug it.
- Next, carefully disconnect the digitizer cable connector with a spudger or fingernail.
- If your screen isn’t responding to touch after reassembly, try disconnecting the battery and then firmly re-plugging this connector. Make sure it snaps in all the way and the socket is free of dust or debris.
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Step 24
- Gently detach the display assembly and set it aside. If you're feeling adventurous and want to add some waterproof magic around the edges of the display during reassembly, take a breather right here!
Step 25
- Grab your trusty Y000 driver and get ready to tackle those two 1.5 mm screws on the left side of the rear camera cover. You're on your way to a successful repair!
Step 26
- Take off the Face ID flex cable bracket.
- When you're putting things back together, make sure the bracket keeps the flex cables away from the battery. Don't try to wedge it between the flex cables and the logic board or camera area—give those cables some space!
Step 27
- Grab your Y000 driver and take out the two 1.2 mm screws holding down the rear camera cover. Easy does it!
Step 28
If the two tabs aren’t snug as a bug, the cover just won’t sit pretty!
- Carefully lift the camera cover starting from the side closest to the battery, then remove it gently.
- When putting the camera cover back on, just reverse the steps shown: begin by lowering the outer edge so the two tabs on the cover click neatly into the bracket on the camera module’s edge, then swing the cover shut like closing a door.
Step 29
- Grab your trusty spudger or just your fingernail, and gently wiggle those first two camera cable connectors free by prying them straight up from their cozy homes. You've got this!
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Step 30
- Grab your trusty spudger and gently disconnect the third camera. Remember, its connector is hiding under the cable you just unplugged in the previous step—so be sure to give it some TLC while you work!
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Step 31
The camera assembly isn’t glued in place, but it’s snugly press-fit, holding tight like it’s got a VIP pass.
- Carefully slide the tip of your spudger under the left side of the camera assembly.
- Gently pry upward to pop the cameras out of the iPhone.
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Step 32
- Double-check your new part against the original—sometimes you’ll need to move over a few bits or peel off adhesive covers before popping it in.
- Put your device back together by reversing the steps you just took.
- Recycle your old parts responsibly by taking them to an R2 or e-Stewards certified facility.
- If things didn’t go exactly as planned, don’t stress! Try some simple troubleshooting or schedule a repair with us for a helping hand.
