OnePlus 5 Rear-Facing Camera Replacement - OnePlus 5

Step 1 | SIM Card Tray

Insert a SIM card eject tool, bit, or a straightened paperclip into the small hole below the SIM card tray.

Press firmly to eject the tray.

Properly orient the SIM tray during reassembly.

Step 2 | Back Cover

Remove the T2 screws located above and below the USB-C port using a screwdriver.

Step 3

High risk of display panel damage if opening procedure is not followed correctly.

Read through these steps carefully before attempting to open the phone.

Identify the two seams: Display panel seam (part of display assembly) and Frame seam (plastic frame meets back cover).
Pry only at the Frame seam, not the Display panel seam.

Be aware of the twelve clips holding the frame against the rear case when prying off the back cover.

Step 4

Accidental power-on can damage your phone.

Turn off the phone if it powers on unexpectedly.

Locate the bottom edge of the display and position a suction cup nearby.

Pull the suction cup with strong steady force.
Insert an opening tool near the suction cup, pressing straight into the frame seam.
The tool's edge should wedge between the frame and the back cover's lip.

This may require substantial force due to tight tolerances.

Using a new opening tool with an unmarred edge can aid in this process.

Step 5

Insert the opening tool's edge into place.

Slide the opening tool along the bottom edge of the phone, applying gentle pressure.
Guide the opening tool around the left corner, keeping it within the seam.

Step 6

Use the opening tool to pry open the first clip.

Lever the tool gently until the clip releases from the frame.

Step 7

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

The last clip in the top-left corner near the front-facing camera may be recessed; take your time and use the flat end of a spudger or an opening pick to release it.

Step 8

Wiggle the frame gently to release the top and right edge clips.

The back cover is still connected by a flex cable, do not remove it yet.

Test your phone's functionality before proceeding with reassembly.

To prevent damage, ensure the top edge clips are aligned and seated properly before securing the back cover.

Align the top edge of the frame to the back cover.
Squeeze along the long edges to snap the remaining clips into place.

Step 9

Flip the phone over with the display facing down.

Rest the back cover on top of the exposed frame.
Beware of stressing the flex cable.

Step 10

Remove the 2.6 mm Phillips screw securing the cable bracket.

Lift up and remove the cable bracket.
To reinstall: position one end, bend to spring the other into place.

Step 11

Avoid damaging the connector pins by ensuring proper alignment.

Use a spudger point to disconnect the back cover flex cable.
To reconnect, align and press down on one side of the connector until it clicks into place.

Repeat for the other side; do not press in the middle.

Step 12

Remove the back cover.

Step 13 | OnePlus 5 Battery Disconnect

Hold the spudger at a shallow angle and use its pointed tip to carefully pry up the battery connector.
Gently rock the spudger back and forth to release the connector from its socket.

Step 14 | Rear-Facing Camera

Insert the pointed end of the spudger into the gap between the connector and socket, gently prying them apart.

Pry up on both sides to release the two rear-facing camera connectors from their sockets.
Disconnect each connector once loose.

Step 15

Place the spudger tip at the top left camera module corner and gently pry it loose.

Step 16

Remove the rear-facing camera module.