iPhone 14 Rear-Facing Cameras Replacement

Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 25 Steps

Ready to swap out the rear cameras on your iPhone 14? This guide walks you through the process using the A2882 (international) model as our example. If your iPhone 14 is a different version, things might look a bit different, but the steps are pretty much the same. Heads up: on iOS 18 and later, you can calibrate new, genuine camera modules with Apple's Repair Assistant. Don’t forget, you’ll need fresh adhesive to put the screen back on during reassembly. Your phone will work just fine afterward, though it will probably lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating.

Step 1

- Before you start, make sure your iPhone is powered off—let’s keep things chill and safe.

- Take out the two 6.8 mm pentalobe P2 screws hanging out at the bottom edge of your iPhone.

Step 2

- Grab your opening pick and measure out 3 mm from the tip. Go ahead and mark that spot with a permanent marker, so you know exactly where to start. Let's keep it precise and fun!

Step 3

- Cover the entire back of the iPhone with overlapping strips of clear packing tape. This keeps things tidy and helps you handle the glass safely.

- If the suction cup refuses to stick in the next steps, no worries! Grab a sturdy piece of tape (like duct tape), fold it into a little handle, and use that to lift the rear glass instead.

Step 4

- Grab your hair dryer or heat gun and warm up the bottom edge of your iPhone for about 90 seconds, or until the back glass feels just a bit too toasty to touch.

Tools Used
  1. Hair DryeriPhone 14 Rear-Facing Cameras Replacement
  2. Heat GuniPhone 14 Rear-Facing Cameras Replacement

Step 5

- Stick a suction handle near the bottom edge of the rear glass, but steer clear of the very edge to keep things safe.

- Give the suction cup a steady, firm pull to gently nudge a small gap between the rear glass and the case.

- Slide an opening pick into that gap you just made and get ready for the next step.

Tools Used
  1. Suction HandleiPhone 14 Rear-Facing Cameras Replacement

Step 6

- Warm up the left edge of your iPhone with a hair dryer for about 90 seconds, or until the rear glass feels just a bit too warm to touch. Keep it cool, but get it toasty enough to make things easier to work with.

Tools Used
  1. Hair DryeriPhone 14 Rear-Facing Cameras Replacement

Step 7

- Gently glide the opening pick around the lower left corner and up the left edge of the iPhone, and watch as it skillfully slices through the adhesive that’s keeping the rear glass snug as a bug.

Step 8

Step 9

- Grab a hair dryer and give the right side of your iPhone (the side with the power button) a little love for about 90 seconds, or until the rear glass feels just a bit too warm to touch. You're aiming for just the right heat to make the next steps a breeze!

Tools Used
  1. Hair DryeriPhone 14 Rear-Facing Cameras Replacement

Step 10

- Slide your pick into the bottom edge of the iPhone and gently work it up along the right side to keep separating the adhesive. Take it slow and steady—you've got this!

Step 11

- Grab a hair dryer and gently warm up the top edge of your iPhone for about 90 seconds or until the rear glass feels just a bit too hot to touch. It's like giving your phone a little spa treatment!

Tools Used
  1. Hair DryeriPhone 14 Rear-Facing Cameras Replacement

Step 12

- Slide your pick under the top right corner of the phone, then glide it smoothly around the edge and halfway along the top—easy does it!

Step 13

- Slide your pick under the top-left edge of the phone, then gently work it around the top-left corner and halfway across the top edge. Take it slow and steady—you're almost there!

Step 14

- Take off your suction handle from the rear glass—you're all set to move on!

- Gently swing the rear glass up from the left side, just like opening the back cover of a book. Nice and easy does it.

- Prop the rear glass up against something sturdy so it stays put while you work your magic inside the phone.

- When you're putting it all back together, place the rear glass in position, line up the clips along the top edge, and press that top edge down carefully before snapping the rest into place. If it doesn’t snap in smoothly, double-check the clips around the glass edge to make sure they’re not bent or out of shape.

- No good spot to lean the glass? No worries—your suction handle can hold it up just fine.

Tools Used
  1. Suction HandleiPhone 14 Rear-Facing Cameras Replacement

Step 15

- Grab your Y000 screwdriver and pop out the two tiny 1.3 mm screws holding down the battery connector cover. Easy does it!

- Before you button things up, flip your iPhone on and make sure everything works—screen, buttons, the whole crew. Once you’re done checking, power it down again before moving on.

Step 16

- Grab the battery connector cover with some tweezers and slide it up (towards the A15 print) to pop open the top hook.

- Lift off the battery connector cover.

Tools Used
  1. TweezersiPhone 14 Rear-Facing Cameras Replacement

Step 17

- Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop the battery connector straight up out of its socket—no need for brute force, just a little nudge.

- Tilt the connector away from the logic board so it doesn’t sneak back and power up your phone mid-repair. Safety first, good vibes always!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Rear-Facing Cameras Replacement

Step 18

- Grab your trusty Y000 screwdriver and take out that tiny 1.0mm screw holding the charging coil connector cover in place. Easy peasy!

Step 19

- Grab a pair of tweezers and carefully lift off the charging coil connector cover. Take your time – no rush here, just a gentle touch.

Tools Used
  1. TweezersiPhone 14 Rear-Facing Cameras Replacement

Step 20

- Grab the pointy end of your spudger and carefully pry the charging coil cable connector straight up from its socket to disconnect it. Easy does it!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Rear-Facing Cameras Replacement

Step 21

- Time to say goodbye to the rear glass assembly. Gently remove it, no rush!

- Before sticking the new one down, make sure the relevant areas are squeaky clean. A little isopropyl alcohol (90%+) should do the trick, and you'll be ready to apply fresh adhesive where needed.

- Almost there! If you're thinking about swapping out the rear glass adhesives, take a moment to pause and do that now before moving on with the reassembly.

Step 22

- Grab your spudger and gently pop up the two rear camera cables by lifting their connectors straight out of their sockets. Easy does it!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Rear-Facing Cameras Replacement

Step 23

- Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and let's get to work! Unscrew those three tiny 2.1 mm-long screws that are holding the rear camera assembly in place. You're doing great!

Step 24

- Slip the pointed end of a spudger under the top edge of the rear camera assembly.

- Gently pry upwards with the spudger to free the rear camera assembly.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Rear-Facing Cameras Replacement

Step 25

- Before sealing everything up, power on your device and give it a quick test to make sure your repair went smoothly.

- Take a moment to compare your new replacement part with the original—sometimes you might need to swap over a few components or peel off some adhesive backing before you're good to go.

- Reassembly time! Just follow these steps in reverse order to get everything back together.

- If your replacement part supports it, you can calibrate it using Apple's Repair Assistant (iOS 18 or later). Just update your device, head to Settings→General→About→Parts & Service History, hit Restart & Finish Repair, and follow the prompts.

- Got e-waste? Make sure to recycle it responsibly by taking it to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

- Things didn't go quite as planned? Don't sweat it—try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help. If you're stuck, schedule a repair and we'll give you a hand!

Tools Used
  1. TweezersiPhone 14 Rear-Facing Cameras Replacement
Success!
Before sealing things up, give your device a quick spin to make sure your repair is working—catching issues now saves headaches later!
Line up your new part with the original—sometimes you need to move a few bits around or peel off adhesive before it fits perfectly.
Put your device back together by just retracing your steps in reverse order—easy peasy.
After swapping parts, some components can be calibrated using Apple's Repair Assistant on iOS 18 and later. Just update your device, go to Settings→General→About→Parts & Service History, tap Restart & Finish Repair, and follow the prompts.
Got old electronics lying around? Take them to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler—good vibes for the planet.
Repair hit a snag? Give troubleshooting a try, or if you’re feeling stuck, you can always schedule a repair for extra hands-on help.

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