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iPhone 15 Plus Front Camera Assembly Replacement

Employ this document to substitute the front camera component within your iPhone 15 Plus.

The replacement assembly incorporates the front-facing camera alongside the Face ID hardware as a single, integrated component; these sensors are intrinsically linked to your device's logic board.Be aware: Substituting this component will disable Face ID functionality.

This procedure will reinstate functionality to a damaged front-facing camera; however, on iOS versions 17.6 and prior, Face ID reactivation is restricted to Apple or Apple "authorized" service providers. With iOS 18 and later versions, genuine front-facing cameras can be reconfigured using Apple's Repair Assistant.

  • Essential for successful completion of this repair is replacement back glass adhesive to ensure proper reassembly.

Step 1 | Prepare your phone for disassembly

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  • To optimize battery health, permit the device's power cell to discharge to a level below 25 percent capacity.A lithium-ion battery that maintains a charge presents a potential safety risk.Disconnect all connected wires and cables from the mobile phone.
  • Simultaneously depress the power button and one of the volume buttons, subsequently moving the power off slider.
  • This procedure will ensure a complete shutdown of the device's operating system.

Step 2 | Tape over any cracks

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  • To prevent injury and simplify the subsequent separation of components, apply multiple layers of packaging tape across the fractured display or rear glass surface.
  • Confirm the existence of a sufficiently sized, uninterrupted region proximate to the lower edge, suitable for secure adhesion of a suction cup.

Step 3 | Mark your opening picks

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  • Excessive insertion of a prying tool poses a risk of device damage; implement the following procedure to identify a safe insertion depth.
  • Utilize a measuring tool to determine a distance of3 mmfrom the tool's distal end, then apply a permanent marker to the prying tool to indicate this limit.
  • For enhanced precision, consider marking the tool's other corners with varying measurement distances.
  • As an alternative method, affix a coin to a prying tool, positioning it3 mmfrom the tip to serve as a depth indicator.

Step 4 | Remove the pentalobe screws

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Employ a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to detach the pair of screws.The screws securing the charging port are each 7.7 millimeters in length.These fasteners are situated on both lateral aspects of the charging port.

Step 5 | Heat the bottom edge

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  • Apply warmth to the lower perimeter of the rear glass panel utilizing a hair dryer or heat gun, continuing until the surface feels warm.
  • Avoid exceeding safe temperature limits during heating, as the battery is vulnerable to thermal degradation.

Step 6 | Insert an opening pick

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  • Securely attach a suction cup to the lower perimeter of the rear glass assembly.
  • Exert a consistent, powerful upward traction on the suction cup to generate separation between the rear glass and the device's frame.
  • Carefully introduce the pointed end of a prying tool into the newly formed space.

Step 7 | Back glass information

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During the process of separating the rear glass with adhesive removal in subsequent procedures, exercise caution regarding specific zones.

  • A fragile cable, linking the rear glass assembly to the device's internal components, is situated near the volume up control; prevent tool insertion in this location to preclude cable damage.
  • Numerous spring contacts are positioned along the phone's outer edge; therefore, restrict tool insertion depth as indicated in each procedure to prevent contact deformation.

Step 8 | Separate the bottom edge adhesive

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Ensure the initial insertion of the opening pick remains within a 5 mm depth from the lower border.

Employ a reciprocating motion of the pick across the lower edge to sever the adhesive bond.

Maintain the pick's position within the lower-right corner to inhibit adhesive re-adhesion.

Step 9 | Heat the right edge

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To facilitate separation, apply heat to the right-hand perimeter of the rear glass panel until it reaches a temperature that is perceptible upon contact.

Step 10 | Separate the bottom right corner adhesive

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  • Limit pick insertion depth to a maximum of 7 millimeters along the right-hand side to prevent component damage.
  • Pivot the pick around the lower right corner, advancing it upwards along the right edge until resistance is encountered from a retaining clip affixed to the rear glass.
  • Exercise caution and avoid cutting close to the volume buttons, as this area houses the wireless charging cable and potential damage could occur.
  • Maintain the pick's position within the gap to inhibit adhesive re-bonding during subsequent steps.

Step 11 | Heat the left edge

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To facilitate separation, apply heat to the left lateral border of the rear glass panel until its surface temperature is sufficient for tactile perception.

Step 12 | Separate the left edge adhesive

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  • To avoid damage, limit the insertion depth of the pick to a maximum of 5 millimeters along the left side.
  • Introduce a supplementary opening pick at the lower edge of the device.
  • Pivot the second pick around the lower-left corner to facilitate separation.
  • Move this pick upwards towards the top-left corner to break the adhesive bond.
  • Maintain the position of this pick to inhibit the adhesive from reattaching.

Step 13 | Heat the top edge

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To facilitate separation, apply heat to the upper perimeter of the rear glass panel until its surface reaches a temperature that is comfortably felt by hand.

Step 14 | Separate the top edge adhesive

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  • Ensure the prying tool's insertion depth remains limited to a maximum of 3 millimeters near the upper border.Employing a second prying tool, perform a rotational maneuver around the upper-left corner, subsequently sliding it towards the upper-right corner to break the adhesive bond.Audible and tactile clicks may indicate the release of the upper retaining clips.
  • Maintain the position of the initial prying tool to inhibit re-adhesion of the separated surfaces.
  • The adhesive separation is achieved through a controlled rotational and sliding action of the second tool.
  • The permissible insertion depth of the prying tool is strictly capped at 3 mm to avoid component damage.

Step 15 | Heat the top right corner

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Apply heat to the upper right quadrant of the rear glass panel until its surface temperature is high enough to be felt with the hand.

Step 16 | Separate the top right corner adhesive

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  • Ensure the repair tool's insertion depth remains limited to a maximum of 4 millimeters near the device's right side.Employing a second opening tool, maneuver it around the upper-right corner, subsequently sliding it toward the volume increase button to break the adhesive bond.The adhesive securing the components will be released by carefully repositioning the second tool.
  • Maintain precise control during tool manipulation to avoid unintended damage while separating the adhesive.

Step 17 | Swing open the back glass

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  • Carefully pivot the rear glass cover away from the device's right side.
  • Should the rear glass exhibit resistance during separation, re-examine the entire edge to identify any remaining adhesive or binding clips.
  • Position the detached rear glass on an elevated platform to prevent stress on the connecting cable.

Step 18 | Unfasten the lower connector cover

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  • Carefully monitor the location of each fastener during the repair process, ensuring proper reinstallation in its original position.
  • Employ a specialized tool, specifically a tri-point Y000 driver, for the subsequent steps.A tri-point Y000 driver is required to detach the components.The lower connector cover is held in place by two fasteners.These fasteners are screws with a length of precisely 1.3 millimeters.The two 1.3 mm screws must be removed using the tri-point Y000 driver to access the cover.

Step 19 | Remove the lower connector cover

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  • Employing tweezers, maneuver the cover upwards along the phone's top edge to release its connection from the logic board.
  • Detach the cover from its secured position.

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  • Maintain the back glass in a vertical position using one hand, then pivot its lower edge counterclockwise to expose the battery press connector, situated beneath the volume buttons.
  • Employ the pointed end of a prying tool to lift and detach the battery press connector from the logic board.
  • The head of this connector features markings indicating positive and negative polarity.
  • When reattaching a press connector, position it directly above its corresponding socket and apply downward pressure sequentially to each side until a distinct clicking sound is heard, ensuring a flush fit, as the surrounding rubber insulation may impede full connection.

Step 21 | Remove the upper connector cover

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  • Employ a tri-point Y000 driver for the task of detaching the upper connector cover.The two screws, each measuring 1.3 millimeters in length, must be unscrewed using the appropriate driver.These fasteners hold the upper connector cover in place.Carefully extract the screws to avoid damaging surrounding components.The upper connector cover is affixed with these screws.
  • After screw removal, lift the cover away from the assembly.

Step 22 | Disconnect the front camera assembly

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  • Employing the pointed end of a prying tool, carefully separate and release the antenna, front sensors, and front camera press connectors, which are secured by three individual connections.A total of three connectors must be disconnected during this process.These connectors require careful separation to avoid damage.

Step 23 | Remove the front camera and sensors

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  • Employing tweezers or manual dexterity, extract the front-facing camera assembly and associated sensors from their designated cavity within the device's frame, thereby detaching them.
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