OnePlus 3 Front-Facing Camera Replacement - OnePlus 3

Step 1 | SIM Card Tray

Risk of damaging the SIM card slot — ensure tool insertion alignment.

Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paperclip into the hole between the SIM card slot and power button.
Press firmly to eject the SIM card tray.
During reinstallation, align the SIM card tray properly — it fits in only one direction.

Step 2 | Back Cover

Remove the two 2.6 mm T2 screws from the bottom edge of the phone.

Step 3

Improper opening procedure may result in display panel damage.

Read through these steps before attempting to open the phone.

Two seams exist between screen and body: do not pry at the Display Panel Seam.

Identify the recessed Frame Seam where back cover meets plastic frame.
Pry only at this seam, avoiding damage to fourteen clips holding frame against rear case.

Step 4

Avoid powering on the phone during disassembly.

Place a suction cup near the bottom edge of the display.
Pull the suction cup with strong steady force.

Press an opening tool into the frame seam near the suction cup until it wedges between the plastic frame and the back cover's lip.

Apply substantial force due to tight tolerances.
Use a new opening tool with an unmarred edge for optimal results.

Do not use metal tools, as they will likely crack the screen.

Step 5

Slide the opening tool along the phone's bottom edge.

Keep the tool's edge within the seam as you move it around the left corner.

Step 6

Slide the opening tool along the long edge, releasing clips as you go.

The top-left clip near the alert switch is recessed; use caution and a flat-ended spudger or opening pick to aid release.

Step 7

Release top and right edge clips by gently wiggling the frame.

Lift the screen up and remove it completely.

Pause here to test your phone's functionality before proceeding with reassembly.

To reinstall the back cover, align top edge of the frame with back cover.
Ensure top clips snap into place and then squeeze along long edges to secure remaining clips.

Step 8 | OnePlus 3 Battery Disconnect

Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery connector from its socket above the top right corner of the battery pack.

Bend the connector away from the socket to prevent accidental contact.
To reattach, align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Pressing down in the middle is not recommended.

Misaligned connectors can bend pins, causing permanent damage.

Step 9 | OnePlus 3 Interconnect Cable Disconnect

Remove the 3 mm Phillips screw securing the cable bracket.

Remove the cable bracket after the screw is loose.

Step 10

Use the tip of a spudger to carefully disconnect the interconnect flex cable from the motherboard, located above the battery.
Repeat the process to disconnect the daughterboard flex cable from the motherboard.

Step 11 | Motherboard

Locate the antenna interconnect cable at the bottom left corner of the motherboard.
Pry up and disconnect the antenna interconnect cable using a spudger.

Step 12

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry up the display connector.

It should release from its socket on the motherboard.

Step 13

Locate and remove all Phillips screws securing the motherboard.

Remove four 3 mm black screws.
Remove three 2.9 mm silver screws.
If stickers cover some screws, carefully remove them to access the screws.

Step 14

Ensure the SIM tray has been ejected.

The motherboard remains secured near the top by clips.
Insert a flat-edged tool, such as a spudger, under the top left corner of the motherboard.
Pry up on the spudger to release the motherboard and remove it from its recess.

Step 15

Remove the motherboard.

Be careful not to trap any flex cables or antenna cables underneath during reinstallation.

Careful handling is essential to prevent damage to these cables.

Step 16 | Front-Facing Camera

Flip the motherboard over with the front-facing camera facing upwards.

Use a spudger point to carefully pry the front-facing camera connector loose from its motherboard socket.

Step 17

Flip the motherboard over again.
Pry the front-facing camera away from the motherboard using its attached tape.
Remove the front-facing camera.