iPhone Xr – Replacing the camera
Duration: 30 min.
Steps: 13 Steps
Welcome to your DIY adventure! In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to replace that pesky rear camera on your iPhone Xr. If your rear camera is playing tricks—like not working, taking blurry photos, or refusing to focus—it's time for a change! Before we dive in, make sure to back up all your precious data. Oh, and don't forget to touch something metal, like a radiator, to zap away any static electricity. Let’s get started and bring your camera back to life!
Step 1
- To keep your iPhone safe and sound during the repair, let’s power it down completely. Just press and hold the Standby button along with one of the volume buttons for three seconds, and wait for the "Power off" slider to pop up.
- Give that slider a gentle swipe from left to right. Your iPhone will gracefully shut down in about ten seconds. Easy peasy!
Step 2
2 × 6,8 mm Pentalobe
Once you pop open your iPhone Xr, its dust and water protection party (IP 67 rating) has to call it quits. So, keep that in mind while you work your magic!
- Unscrew those two pentalobe screws at the bottom edge of the back cover. They're hanging out to the right and left of the Lightning connector. Don't forget to keep those little guys safe on your magnetic pad!
Step 3
Be careful not to slide your tool deeper than 5 mm into that gap—let's keep those tiny parts inside your iPhone happy and intact!
If you're rocking an iFlex, it's time to swap it out for a plastic pick before you know it! We want to keep that frame looking sharp and scratch-free!
- Set your iPhone Xr down on a cozy, clean surface to keep that back from getting scratched up.
- To lift the front panel, grab a suction cup, a hard plastic pick, and a heat gun. If the screen is looking a bit worse for wear, cover it with packing tape to keep things neat before you dive in.
- Since the screen is glued to the frame, warm up those outer edges with your heat gun to about 60°C (140°F).
- Stick the suction cup at the bottom of the display. As you lift the screen with the suction cup, slide the hard plastic pick between the frame and the display and gently push down on the frame.
Step 4
- Grab your trusty Y-Type screwdriver (Y000) and let’s get those Y-Type screws out of there! Once you’ve done that, gently lift off the bracket plate. Make sure to keep all your little treasures organized on your magnetic pad.
- Next up, it’s time to delicately pry off that battery contact. Just slide a spudger under the connector and gently lift it away. You got this!
3 × 1,2 mm Y-Type
Battery connector
Before you jump into the repair fun, make sure to disconnect the battery contact! This little step helps you dodge any short circuits and keeps your device from accidentally waking up while you're working your magic.
Apple rolled out Y-Type screws with the iPhone 7, but don’t let the name fool you—some folks mistakenly call them Tri-Point or Tri-Wing. Grab the right Y-Type screwdriver to handle these screws, and you’ll avoid stripping those pesky screw heads!
Step 5
- The display unit is linked to three connectors, all of which are tucked away under two cover plates. Sneaky, right?
- Grab your trusty spudger and gently work your way through those connectors for the display and earpiece, one at a time. You've got this!
2 × 1,2 mm Y-Type
Display connector
3 × 1,2 mm Y-Type
1 × 1,5 mm Phillips
1 × 1,3 mm Phillips
Earpiece connector
When you're prying off those connectors with your trusty spudger, just remember to be gentle! Keep a firm grip on the display so it doesn't decide to take a little vacation while you're disconnecting everything.
After you've unplugged those two lower connectors, feel free to lay the display flat next to your device—it's all good because the earpiece cable has got your back with its extra length!
Step 6
1 × 2,2 mm Standoff
1 × 1,5 mm Phillips
Camera connector
To tackle that Standoff screw, you’ve got some cool options! There are specialized screwdrivers designed just for this job. If you don’t have one handy, a regular thin slotted screwdriver can do the trick—just be gentle!
- Unscrew those two screws and gently lift off the camera bracket plate. You've got this!
- Using your trusty spudger, disconnect the camera connector with a gentle touch.
- Now, carefully pry out the camera with your spudger and say goodbye to the old one!
Step 7
1 × 2,2 mm Standoff
1 × 1,5 mm Phillips
Camera connector
Before you pop that camera in, give the lens and the inside of the unit a quick check for any dust bunnies or sneaky fingerprints. We want everything to be crystal clear for those picture-perfect moments!
- Gently place the camera back into its cozy spot and give it a little press to secure it.
- Connect the camera's connector like a pro!
- Carefully position the bracket plate and secure it with the screws you’ve collected along the way.
Step 8
- To ensure the new frame sticker sticks like it means it, let's kick off by cleaning up any leftover glue and dirt from the metal frame. A clean slate is the way to go!
- Peel off the first layer of protective film from the frame sticker. It's like unwrapping a gift!
- Carefully align the frame sticker on one edge of the frame and gently attach it bit by bit. Make sure it's even, and give it a nice press down. A plastic spudger can be your best buddy here to help secure the adhesive.
- Now, let's remove the next large protective film. It's coming along nicely!
- Feel free to keep the small protective films on for now. You can remove them once you've connected the display and attached the bracket plates. This little trick keeps everything clean before installation, but if you're eager, you can peel them off right away!
Hey there! If you give your iPhone a makeover with a frame sticker, it'll be shielded from dust and light splashes, but remember, it won't be diving into the deep end—it's not 100% waterproof!
Check out the photos featuring the iPhone X! The iPhone Xr shares a similar build and follows the same re-gluing process. You're all set to tackle this repair with confidence!
Step 9
- Carefully position the display next to the device, making sure it’s snug and ready to go.
Earpiece connector
3 × 1,2 mm Y-Type
1 × 1,5 mm Phillips
1 × 1,3 mm Phillips
Display connector
2 × 1,2 mm Y-Type
When you're connecting those little guys, make sure they fit snugly and avoid sliding them across the logic board sockets—let's keep those contacts safe and sound!
To connect those other connectors, just lean the display against something sturdy. This way, you'll keep those delicate flex cables from stretching too much. You've got this!
Step 10
Battery connector
3 × 1,2 mm Y-Type
- It's time to connect that battery connector like a champ!
- Next, pop in the bracket plate and secure it with those Y-Type screws. You've got this!
Step 11
- Give that display a brightness test to see how it shines!
- Next up, let's check out the touchscreen! Pick an app and glide it around the display. If it dances along with your finger, you're in good shape!
- Want to make sure the microphone, speakers, earpiece, and proximity sensor are all working? Fire up the voice memo app and let it do the talking!
Step 12
Check out the photos featuring the iPhone X! The iPhone Xr shares a similar build and follows the same re-gluing process. You're all set to tackle this repair with confidence!
- Grab the display with both hands and gently press it down like you're giving it a cozy hug.
- Ensure it fits snugly all around the frame, giving it a little press here and there to make sure it's settled in nicely.
Step 13
2 × 6,8 mm Pentalobe
- Time to secure those two pentalobe screws snugly into their cozy spots on either side of the Lightning connector. Let’s make sure they feel right at home in the enclosure!
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