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iPhone 7 – Replacing the iSight camera

Duration: 60 min.
Steps: 16 Steps

Welcome to your DIY adventure! In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to replace the rear camera of your iPhone, so you can get back to snapping those crystal-clear photos in no time. Need a top-notch, original iSight camera for your iPhone 7? Check out our online store for the best quality and grab the perfect toolkit to help you along the way. Happy camera swapping!

Step 1

- To keep your device safe from any pesky short circuits while you work your magic, be sure to power it down completely first.

- Give that sleep/wake button a good press until the 'Switch off' slider pops up on your screen.

- Slide that slider from left to right like a pro.

- In about ten seconds, your iPhone will be off and ready for some repair fun!

Step 2

- Grab your trusty Pentalobe screwdriver and get ready to tackle those two Pentalobe screws hanging out on either side of the Lightning connector.

- Once you've loosened those little guys, make sure to keep them safe and sound in a screw storage. You don’t want them going on a wild adventure!

Step 3

- First, set your iPhone 7 down on a soft, clean surface to keep that back cover looking sharp and scratch-free.

- Grab a hot air tool, like a heat gun or even a trusty hairdryer, and gently wave it around the edge of the screen. This will warm up the adhesive and make your life a whole lot easier!

Tools Used
  1. Heat gun

Step 4

- Once the edges of the display are nice and toasty, pop a suction cup right at the height of the home button.

- Give that suction cup a gentle pull upwards to create a slim gap between the aluminum frame and the display.

- While you’re at it, slide a flat, sturdy tool into that gap. A hard plastic plectrum works like a charm here.

- Now, let’s widen that gap a bit more by pushing the aluminum frame down with your tool. You got this!

Step 5

- Now, take that trusty pick and glide it around the display like a pro! As you do, give the display a gentle lift to help those little noses release from the aluminum frame.

Step 6

- Grab your Y-type screwdriver and get ready to loosen those four Y-type screws like a pro! Once they're all nice and loose, gently lift off the bracket plate that's cozying up to the battery connector.

Step 7

- Now let's gently part ways with those two display connectors – the one for the display and the home button. Use your trusty plastic spudger just like before, and you'll be on your way!

Tools Used
  1. Pry Tool

Step 8

- To kick things off, let's unscrew those two Phillips screws that are keeping the bracket plate snugly over the FaceTime connector. Once they're out, you can gently lift that plate away and set it aside.

Step 9

- First, let’s get those two Phillips screws out from the bracket plate that holds the iSight camera snugly in the back cover. No need to rush, take your time!

- Once the plate is free, gently disconnect the iSight camera from the mainboard. A spudger is your best friend here; just slide it under the connector and lift it off with care. Easy peasy!

- Now, let’s pop that camera out of its cozy spot in the back cover and set it aside for a moment. You’re doing great!

Step 10

- Pop that shiny new iSight camera right into its cozy spot at the top of the back cover and connect it to the logic board. Give that camera connector a little press until you hear a satisfying click – that's it locking in place!

- Now, let's bring back the bracket plate over the iSight camera and secure it with those trusty Phillips screws. You're doing awesome!

Step 11

- Before you pop on that new adhesive frame, let's do a little spring cleaning! Make sure to wipe away all the old adhesive residue from the back cover and display frame. We want that new frame to fit like a glove!

- Once you've got a clean slate, go ahead and lay the adhesive frame on the back cover. Give it a little nudge to align it just right. You're on the right track!

Step 12

- To get that display unit snugly back onto the logic board, start by positioning it upright at the top of the back cover like a champ.

- Next, reconnect the FaceTime camera by giving its connector a gentle press with your finger until you hear that satisfying click.

- Once everything is connected, just lay the display down beside the back cover. You're doing fantastic!

Step 13

- Time to bring everything back together! Just reconnect the home button and display connector to the logic board, and you'll be one step closer to a fully functioning device!

Step 14

- Next up, reconnect that battery connector like a pro!

- After that, it's time to place the bracket plate back over the battery connector and secure it with those four Y-type screws. You've got this!

Step 15

- First, gently place the display next to the back cover frame and fold it over with care.

- Now, slide the display towards the sleep/wake button so the lugs catch perfectly into the back cover.

- Finally, press down on the display across its entire surface to secure it snugly.

Step 16

- Alright, time to snug those two Pentalobe screws back in place, one on the left and one on the right of the Lightning connector. You're almost there!

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