Nexus 6P Front Facing Camera Replacement

Replace the front facing camera in your Nexus 6P following these instructions.

When reassembling, apply new adhesive as needed to ensure proper fit and function.

Step 1 | Back Cover

For best results, use a heat gun instead of an iOpener for removing the back cover.

Remove the SIM card tray using a SIM card eject tool.
Be cautious: The adhesive is extremely sticky and prone to causing damage to the glass and plastic back cover.
Use an iOpener to loosen the adhesive underneath the small plastic cover at the bottom of the phone.

Step 2

Be extremely cautious when handling this repair.

Use a kitchen knife (sharp side in)
Insert knife between phone and plastic cover, prying up gently until an opening pick can fit.
Slide the opening pick under the plastic cover to break adhesive.

Step 3

Apply heat from the iOpener to loosen adhesive under the glass cover.

Insert a knife between the phone and glass cover, prying it up.
Continue until an opening pick can be inserted.

Step 4

Wear protective glasses and gloves when handling broken glass.

Insert an opening pick under the glass cover, being careful not to break it further.

Pry off the glass cover once the adhesive is cut.

Step 5

Remove the six Phillips #00 screws using a screwdriver.

Use tweezers to carefully lift off any stickers covering the screw head, if present.
This will improve seating for your Phillips #00 driver.

Step 6

Careful handling is necessary as the razor knife is sharp.

Insert a razor knife between the metal back cover and the front glass to create a gap.
Insert an opening pick into the gap and slide it to the top right corner.
Insert a second opening pick and slide it to the top left corner.
Slide both picks along the edges to separate the plastic clips holding the back cover and midframe together.

Remove the rear cover once the clips are separated.

Step 7 | Battery Disconnection

Remove the Phillips #000 screw.
Use tweezers to remove the metal plate.
Disconnect the battery flex cable using the flat end of a spudger.

Step 8 | Front Facing Camera

Unscrew the two Phillips #000 screws.

Disconnect the antenna cable using tweezers.
Remove the metal plate covering the front facing camera and headphone jack.

Step 9

Disconnect the front camera flex cable using the flat end of a spudger.

Ensure the camera is properly secured before removal.

Remove the front camera from its housing.