Replace Samsung Galaxy Note Rear Camera: Step-by-Step Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 21 Steps
Ready to give your device a little upgrade? Let’s dive into the world of installing a shiny new rear-facing camera! Follow along, and if you hit a snag, remember you can always schedule a repair for some expert help!
Step 1
– Alright, let’s get that stylus cap off! Just grab it by the top and give it a gentle pull out of its little home in the midframe. You’ve got this!
Step 2
– Right near the volume buttons, you’ll see a little groove. Just use a plastic opening tool (or your fingernail, if you’re feeling brave!) and gently pry it open. You got this!
Step 3
– Let’s get started by carefully lifting and removing the rear case from your phone. This is the first step in giving your device a brand new lease on life. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 5
– Use the flat end of a spudger, or your fingernail, to give that microSD card a little nudge deeper into its slot until you hear a satisfying click.
– Once you hear that click, let go of the card and watch it pop right out of its slot. Pretty neat, huh?
– To put it back together, just gently push the microSD card back into the slot until it clicks into place. It’s like giving it a little hug!
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Step 6
– Let’s get that microSD card out! Just give it a gentle nudge from its slot in the midframe and it’ll pop right out. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 7
– Grab a plastic opening tool or just your trusty fingernail, and gently nudge that SIM card out of its cozy little home.
Step 8
– Gently push the SIM card out with your thumb until it’s free, then give it a little wiggle to remove it from the device.
Step 9
– Pop out those nine 3.4 mm Phillips #00 screws holding the midframe to the display assembly.
Step 10
– Alright, let’s get this party started! Grab your plastic opening tool and wedge it in between the midframe and the front panel assembly, right next to the power button. Now, gently pry it open. You’ve got this!
Step 11
– Let’s get this party started! Slide that plastic opening tool down the seam. You’ve got this! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 12
– Let’s get this phone party started! Slide your trusty plastic opening tool between the midframe and the display assembly right by the headphone jack.
– Now, glide that tool along the top edge of the phone, like you’re giving it a high five.
– Keep on movin’ that tool all the way around the phone until the midframe is ready to take a break. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 13
– Whoa, you’re crushing it! Time to get that midframe unstuck from your awesome display assembly! Keep up the great work!
Step 14
– Now it’s time to disconnect the display cable connector – use the flat end of a spudger to carefully pry it loose. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
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Step 15
– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry apart that front-facing camera assembly cable connector. You’ve got this!
– Next up, it’s time to disconnect the headphone jack and earpiece speaker assembly cable connector. Just a gentle tug will do the trick!
– Finally, let’s take care of the digitizer cable connector. A smooth disconnect here and you’re on your way!
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Step 16
– Time to get those connectors unplugged! Use the flat end of your spudger to gently disconnect the soft button cable connector.
– Now, let’s disconnect that USB board cable connector. Use your trusty spudger to do the honors.
– One last connector to go! Disconnect the antenna cable connector using your spudger.
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Step 17
– Unscrew those two 3.4 mm Phillips #00 screws that are holding the motherboard snugly to the display assembly. You’ve got this!
Step 18
– Let’s get started by carefully removing the motherboard assembly from the display assembly. Take your time and make sure everything is properly disconnected before lifting it out.
Step 19
Be gentle and only pry on the tab, avoiding the connector itself to prevent any damage.
– Time to get started. Use a plastic opening tool to carefully flip the release tab on the rear-facing camera cable ZIF connector. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 21
– Go ahead and take out the rear-facing camera with confidence!