Samsung Galaxy S8 Rear Camera Bezel Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 15 Steps
Ready to give your Samsung Galaxy S8 a little TLC? This guide will help you swap out that rear camera bezel and the camera glass like a pro! If your new part doesn't come with adhesive, no worries! Just grab some high-bond tape or pre-cut adhesive to get the job done right. Let's dive in and make that camera shine!
Step 1
A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate will do the trick for loosening things up—just go easy on the heat! Too much can make your display or battery cranky, and nobody wants that.
Opening your phone can mess with its waterproof seals, so make sure you're ready with some replacement adhesive before diving in. If you decide to skip the adhesive during reassembly, just be extra cautious around liquids!
While you're letting that adhesive warm up, why not take a moment to check out the next step? It’ll give you a heads-up on where to start prying.
You might find yourself reheating and reapplying the iOpener a few times to get your phone toasty enough. Just remember to keep an eye on the instructions to avoid overheating!
- Warm up an iOpener and stick it along one of the long edges of your S8 for about 2 minutes to loosen things up.
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Step 2
- In the following steps, you'll be carefully cutting through the adhesive that holds the rear glass panel in place. Don't worry, take it slow and steady!
- The adhesive on the rear case is applied just like in the first image, so keep an eye out for it as you go.
- When you're prying the phone open, follow this pattern to make sure you're hitting all the right spots:
- Thicker adhesive sections
- Thinner adhesive sections
- Watch out! Avoid prying here to protect the fingerprint sensor.
Step 3
The suction cup might struggle to create a solid grip on the curved edges of the glass.
If the back cover of your phone is cracked, the suction cup might not adhere properly. Consider using some strong tape to give it a lift, or you can superglue the suction cup in place and let it set before moving forward.
Thanks to that lovely curved glass, you'll be pushing upwards instead of sliding in parallel with the phone. Keep that in mind!
- Once the back panel feels warm and cozy to the touch, grab a suction cup and place it as close to the heated edge of the phone as possible—just keep away from that curved edge. Then, gently lift on the suction cup and slide an opening pick underneath the rear glass to get things started.
Step 4
- Keep your tool nice and snug in the glass, then give the iOpener another round of heat to loosen up that stubborn adhesive.
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Step 5
Take your time so the tool stays on track. If things start to feel a bit stubborn, warm it up again and give the iOpener another shot.
- Take your opening pick and gently slide it down the side of the phone. You're basically cutting through the adhesive, so take it slow and steady. It’s like peeling off a sticker, but with a little more finesse!
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Step 6
- Go ahead and repeat the heating and slicing steps on the other three sides of the phone.
- Keep an opening pick tucked in at each side as you move along to stop the adhesive from snapping back shut.
Step 7
As you gently lift the glass, take a quick look inside to confirm that the orange cable with the blue connector has come loose.
If the fingerprint sensor cable appears to be stuck or feels tight, hold off on opening the phone any further. Use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the connector before moving ahead.
The fingerprint sensor cable is tucked close to the rear glass, just next to the main camera. It's a pretty short cable, so it will naturally disconnect when you start removing the rear glass. Keep an eye out!
- Start by gently sliding the opening picks around the edges to cut through any stubborn adhesive and pry the phone open just enough to get inside.
- When reconnecting the fingerprint sensor cable during reassembly, first angle the back cover into place until the cable connector lines up perfectly with its socket. Then, grab the flat end of your spudger and softly snap the connector into its socket by pressing straight down—no need for force, just a gentle tap.
- Carefully lift and remove the glass from the phone, taking your time to avoid any cracks or damage.
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Step 8
If you're feeling adventurous, you can pop that back cover on without adding new adhesive. Just make sure to clear away any big lumps of sticky stuff that could keep the cover from snugly fitting. Once it's on, give it a little heat and apply some pressure to make sure it's secure. It might not be waterproof, but trust me, that glue is usually strong enough to keep things together.
Before you go sealing everything up with fresh adhesive, make sure to power on your phone and check that your repair is a success!
- To put on a new back cover:
- Use this guide as your go-to for reinstalling the old back cover or fitting a new one without pre-applied adhesive.
- If your new part doesn’t have the camera bezel, you’ll want to transfer that over—check out our camera bezel replacement steps for that.
- Grab some tweezers and gently peel off any leftover adhesive from the phone’s chassis. Then, clean the sticky spots with high-concentration isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher) and a lint-free cloth. This gets the surface ready for the new adhesive to stick perfectly.
- Peel the backing off the adhesive on your new rear glass, carefully line up one edge with the phone chassis, and press it down firmly to secure the glass in place.
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Step 9
You can use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to help out, but keep an eye on it! We wouldn't want you to turn any plastic parts into gooey messes.
- Grab your iOpener and give the rear camera bezel at the top of the back glass a nice warm hug for about two minutes.
- If things feel a little chilly, just reheat and reapply the iOpener until your phone gets toasty. Keep an eye on those iOpener instructions so you don't accidentally go full volcano mode.
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Step 10
- Slip an opening pick under the top edge of the rear camera bezel—think of it like sliding into a DM, but for your phone.
- Gently glide the pick around the bezel’s edges to loosen up the adhesive holding it to the rear glass. Take it slow, like you're convincing a stubborn sticker to let go.
- Whatever you do, don’t pry on the side that's up against the fingerprint sensor. That part is strictly off-limits!
Step 11
- Grab an opening pick or tweezers to gently pop the camera bezel off the rear glass.
- If it’s being stubborn, slide the opening pick around to carefully slice through any leftover adhesive.
- Watch out for the fingerprint cable so you don’t accidentally snag the camera bezel while pulling it free.
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Step 12
- Grab a spudger and gently pry away any glue holding the camera bezel to the back glass—think of it as peeling apart a stubborn sticker. Next, give the area a good clean with high-concentration isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher) and a lint-free cloth. Swipe in a single direction—no back-and-forth scrubbing—to prep the surface for the new adhesive. If you need a hand during this process, you can always schedule a repair.
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Step 13
If your part didn't arrive with its own sticky backup, grab some high-bond double-sided tape, like Tesa 61395, or cut up a pre-made adhesive sheet to keep that camera bezel nice and snug.
- Carefully peel off the clear cover from the camera bezel adhesive strip—let that sticky side shine.
- Line up the rear camera and flash holes inside the back glass with the matching spots on the adhesive strip. Precision makes perfection!
- Lay the adhesive strip onto the rear glass, making sure it doesn’t sneak over the edges of the camera or flash cutouts.
- Press the adhesive down with your fingers or the flat side of a spudger, giving it a good bond to the glass.
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Step 14
- Gently peel off the green backing from the adhesive strip. Keep an eye out so the sticky part stays on the glass, not on the backing.
Step 15
- To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
- After you've completed the repair, follow this guide to test your repair.
- Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
- Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.
