iPhone 14 Plus Rear-Facing Camera Assembly Replacement

Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 25 Steps

Follow this guide to swap out the rear camera assembly on your iPhone 14 Plus. It’s based on the A2886 (international) model, so if you have a different iPhone 14 Plus version, things might look a bit different, but the steps stay the same. Heads up: on iOS 18 and later, you can calibrate new genuine camera modules with Apple's Repair Assistant. You’ll also need fresh adhesive to stick the screen back on during reassembly. Your phone will work just fine afterward, but it probably won’t keep its IP (Ingress Protection) rating.

Step 1

- Shut down your iPhone before you start taking it apart—let’s keep things chill and safe.

- Unscrew the two 6.8 mm pentalobe P2 screws from the bottom edge of your iPhone. They’re the little guys right next to the charging port.

Step 2

- Grab your opening pick and make a mark 3 mm from the tip with a permanent marker, like you’re prepping for undercover repair operations.

Step 3

- Cover the entire back glass of the iPhone by layering strips of clear packing tape, overlapping them like a pro until it's fully wrapped.

- If the suction cup refuses to stick in the next steps, no worries! Grab a strong tape like duct tape, fold it into a little handle, and gently lift the rear glass that way.

Step 4

- Grab a hair dryer or heat gun and warm up the bottom edge of your iPhone for about 90 seconds—aim for 'just a tad too hot to touch' territory.

Tools Used
  1. Hair DryeriPhone 14 Plus Rear-Facing Camera Assembly Replacement
  2. Heat GuniPhone 14 Plus Rear-Facing Camera Assembly Replacement

Step 5

- Stick the suction handle near the bottom edge of the rear glass—just don’t go right up to the edge, we like to keep things safe.

- Give the suction cup a good, steady pull to open up a tiny gap between the rear glass and the frame. No sudden moves, just smooth confidence.

- Slide an opening pick into the gap you made. You’re officially in!

Tools Used
  1. Suction HandleiPhone 14 Plus Rear-Facing Camera Assembly Replacement

Step 6

- Grab a hair dryer and warm up the left edge of your iPhone for about 90 seconds, or until the back glass feels just a bit too toasty to keep your fingers on comfortably.

Tools Used
  1. Hair DryeriPhone 14 Plus Rear-Facing Camera Assembly Replacement

Step 7

- Glide your opening pick along the lower left corner and up the left side of your iPhone, slicing through that sticky adhesive holding the rear glass. Take it slow and let the pick do the work!

Step 8

- Grab your trusty hair dryer and give the right edge of your iPhone (the side with the power button) a nice warm-up for about 90 seconds, or until the rear glass feels just a little too toasty to hang onto.

Tools Used
  1. Hair DryeriPhone 14 Plus Rear-Facing Camera Assembly Replacement

Step 9

Step 10

- Pop your pick back in at the bottom edge of your iPhone, then cruise up the right side to keep peeling away that stubborn adhesive. Keep it smooth and steady!

Step 11

- Crank up your hair dryer and warm up the top edge of your iPhone for about 90 seconds, or until the glass feels just a bit too hot to comfortably touch. A little heat goes a long way toward making the next steps a breeze!

Tools Used
  1. Hair DryeriPhone 14 Plus Rear-Facing Camera Assembly Replacement

Step 12

- Slip your pick under the top right edge of the phone, then glide it smoothly around the corner and halfway across the top. Easy does it—just let the pick do its thing!

Step 13

- Slide your pick under the top-left edge of the phone, then gently maneuver it around the corner and halfway across the top edge. You've got this!

Step 14

- First things first, gently detach your suction handle from the back glass.

- Now, like a book opening up, carefully swing the rear glass upward from the left side to reveal the inner workings of your iPhone.

- Propping the rear glass against something solid will keep it steady while you work your magic on the phone.

- When it's time to put everything back together, lay the rear glass in its rightful spot. Make sure to line up the clips at the top edge and press it down gently until it clicks into place. If it’s being stubborn, check those clips around the edge to ensure they’re not bent out of shape.

- In case you don’t have anything handy to prop the rear glass up, your trusty suction handle can step in as a temporary stand.

Tools Used
  1. Suction HandleiPhone 14 Plus Rear-Facing Camera Assembly Replacement

Step 15

- Grab your Y000 screwdriver and unscrew those two 1.3 mm-long screws holding down the battery connector cover. Tiny but mighty!

- When you're putting things back together, it's a smart move to turn on your iPhone now and make sure everything’s working. Once you’ve checked, power it down again before you dive into the rest. Smooth sailing ahead!

Step 16

- Take your trusty tweezers and gently grab the battery connector cover. Slide it upwards towards the A15 print to release that top hook like a pro.

- Now, go ahead and lift off the battery connector cover. You've got this!

Tools Used
  1. TweezersiPhone 14 Plus Rear-Facing Camera Assembly Replacement

Step 17

- Grab the pointy end of your spudger and gently pop the battery connector straight up out of its socket. No wild prying—just a smooth lift!

- Tilt the connector a bit away from the logic board so it doesn't sneak back into place and power up the phone while you're working. Safety first, superhero!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Plus Rear-Facing Camera Assembly Replacement

Step 18

- Grab your Y000 screwdriver and take out the one 1.0 mm screw holding down the charging coil connector cover.

Step 19

- Grab a trusty pair of tweezers and gently lift off the cover protecting the charging coil connector. You've got this!

Tools Used
  1. TweezersiPhone 14 Plus Rear-Facing Camera Assembly Replacement

Step 20

- Grab your trusty spudger and use its pointed end to gently pop that charging coil cable right out of its socket. Just pry it straight up, and you'll be on your way!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Plus Rear-Facing Camera Assembly Replacement

Step 21

- Carefully take off the rear glass assembly.

- Clean the surfaces with isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) and then apply fresh adhesive where needed.

- When putting things back together, take a moment here if you want to swap out the rear glass adhesives.

Step 22

- Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop those two rear-facing camera assembly cables loose by lifting the connectors straight up from their cozy sockets.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Plus Rear-Facing Camera Assembly Replacement

Step 23

- Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and carefully unscrew the three tiny 2.1 mm screws holding the rear-facing camera assembly in place.

Step 24

- Slide the pointy end of your spudger under the top edge of the rear-facing camera—think of it as giving the camera a gentle lift.

- Carefully pry upward with the spudger until the rear-facing camera starts to loosen up.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Plus Rear-Facing Camera Assembly Replacement

Step 25

- Power up your device and give your repair a quick test before sealing everything up with fresh adhesive.

- Take a look at your new part next to the old one—sometimes you’ll need to move over bits and pieces, or peel off some sticker backing before installing.

- Ready to wrap it up? Just reverse the steps you followed to take your device apart.

- If your replacement part needs calibrating, you’re in luck! With iOS 18, head to Settings→General→About→Parts & Service History, tap Restart & Finish Repair, and follow the prompts.

- Don’t forget to recycle any old parts responsibly at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

- If things didn’t go exactly as planned, no worries—try some basic troubleshooting, or drop a question to the Answers community.

- And if you hit a wall, you can always schedule a repair and let the pros handle it.

Tools Used
  1. TweezersiPhone 14 Plus Rear-Facing Camera Assembly Replacement
Success!
If you can, power up your device and give your repair a whirl before sealing it up with new adhesive.
Make sure to compare your new part with the original—don't forget to transfer any leftover components or peel off those pesky adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To put your device back together, just retrace your steps in reverse order.
After your repair, depending on the new part, you might be able to calibrate it using Apple's Repair Assistant, which is available starting with iOS 18. Just update your device, head to Settings→General→About→Parts & Service History, and tap Restart & Finish Repair to follow the prompts on-screen.
Got e-waste? Take it to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler—they'll know what to do!
If things didn't go quite as planned, don't sweat it! Try some basic troubleshooting, or feel free to ask our Answers community for a helping hand.
And remember, if you find yourself stuck on a difficult step, you can always schedule a repair.

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