Samsung Galaxy A15 Rear Cameras Replacement

A fully charged lithium-ion battery can be a fire hazard if damaged, so let it drain below 25% before proceeding.

• Unplug all cables and power off the phone completely.
• To access the shutdown menu, press and hold the power and volume down buttons simultaneously.

Heat damage can occur if components become too hot.

• Apply an iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer at a safe distance to warm up the area without overheating the phone.

Understand the adhesive layout:

• The back cover is secured with adhesive around the perimeter of the frame.
• An additional layer of adhesive is located at the bottom of the phone.

Be cautious: do not pry deeper than 4 mm from the edge, except in the area below the additional adhesive layer.

Apply suction handle near right edge center.

• Pull up on suction handle with strong force.
• Wait for gap to form between cover and frame.

If stuck, apply more heat to soften adhesive further.

Insert an opening pick into the gap created.

• Opening pick: slide it along the right edge of the device, between the back cover and frame, to cut through the adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick in place at the bottom right corner to prevent re-adhesion.

Reheat the iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Insert a second opening pick in the bottom right corner.

• Slide the new opening pick along the bottom edge to cut through the adhesive.
• Leave this opening pick in place at the bottom left edge to prevent resealing.

Apply iOpener to the left side of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Make sure the iOpener is reheated before application.

Insert another opening pick in the bottom left corner and slide it along the left edge.

• Leave this opening pick in the top left corner to prevent adhesive resealing.
• Insert the pick only up to 4 mm deep, as deeper insertion may damage rear cameras or flash.

Reapply iOpener to the top of the back cover and heat for two minutes.

• Place another opening pick in the top left corner, maintaining the same depth.
• Slide it along the top edge, cutting through the adhesive.

Leave this opening pick in the top right corner to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Insert an opening pick along the top edge, twisting it gently to release the camera clips.

• Slide the pick around the edge of the camera modules to unfasten the remaining clips.
• Limit insertion depth to 4 mm to prevent damage to rear cameras or flash.

Insert the opening pick deeper into the bottom edge from the bottom left corner.

• Work the pick across the bottom edge to slice the remaining adhesive.

Remove the back cover.

• Power on the device and test all functions before closing it up to ensure everything is working properly.

• Make sure the phone is completely powered down before proceeding.

• Remove any remaining adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or your fingers.
• If needed, apply heat and isopropyl alcohol (90% or greater) to assist in removing the adhesive.

• Follow specific instructions for custom-cut adhesives

• If using double-sided tape, consult separate guidelines for proper removal and handling.

Remove all 15 4mm-long screws that attach the frame to the chassis.

Locate and carefully disconnect the fingerprint button press connector from the motherboard using a flat-end spudger.

Flip the phone over with the screen facing upwards.

• Insert an opening pick between the screen and SIM card tray cutout.
• Slide the opening pick down the left edge of the device to release the frame clips.

Slide the opening pick around the perimeter of the phone.

• Continue until all clips are unfastened.
• If the pick is removed, re-insert at last unfastened corner.

Remove the phone frame by pulling it straight off.

Use the flat end of a spudger to gently pry up the battery press connector.

• Lift up on the connector until it comes loose from the motherboard.
• Be careful not to damage the connector or surrounding components.

Ensure the OCTA display cable connector is completely disconnected.

• Locate the flat end of a spudger and insert it under the top OCTA cable connector overhang.
• Pry up the top connector away from the bottom one until they are fully disconnected.

Locate the SUB connector on the daughterboard.

• Insert the flat end of a spudger under the SUB connector.
• Pry up the connector and carefully remove it from the daughterboard.

Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully pry up the "MAIN" connector from the motherboard.

• Apply gentle pressure to release the connector's clips.
• Once released, pull the connector straight off the motherboard.

• Pick up the interconnect cable.
• Remove it from the phone.

Insert the flat end of a spudger into the main camera press connector.

• Pry up the connector using gentle, even pressure.
• Once disconnected, remove the main camera.

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the main camera press connector.

• Remove the macro camera.

Use angled tweezers to lift coaxial connectors off motherboard.

• Insert one arm under metal neck of each connector on the motherboard.
• Lift straight up to disconnect.

Reassembly: Use tweezers to hold connector in place and press down gently with finger or spudger; "snap" into socket.

• If trouble occurs, reposition tweezers and try again.

Remove the motherboard retaining screw using a Philips screwdriver.

• The screw is approximately 3 mm in length.

• Grab the motherboard at its corners with your fingers.
• Pull the motherboard up and out of the phone.

Disconnect the ultrawide camera press connector using the flat end of a spudger.

• Pry gently to avoid damaging the connector.
• Remove the ultrawide camera.