Samsung Galaxy Alpha Front Camera Replacement

Locate the top left slot on the back panel, next to the flashlight.

• Insert a fingernail or prying tool into the slot and gently lift up to slightly open the top left corner.
• Slide the fingernail or prying tool around the outer edge of the back panel to fully release it.

Ensure device is powered down.

• Replace battery with new unit including NFC antenna.
• Locate slot at base of old battery near phone's base.
• Push thumb into slot and gently pry battery out, moving it away from the phone.

Locate the flashlight slot.

• Insert a fingertip or prying tool into the slot.
• Lift around the perimeter, being gentle, to remove the back panel.

Power down your device.

• The new battery must have an NFC antenna, as it is included with the original battery.
• Locate the slot at the base of the battery.

Push up and lift out carefully to avoid damaging the device or the battery.

Do not perform this step for screen replacement alone.

• Remove the JIS #000 screwdriver's twelve 3mm screws surrounding the phone's back using it.

Heat the iOpener in a microwave for 30 seconds.

• Place the iOpener on the front screen, adjusting it to ensure even heating of all areas.
• Repeat heating cycles as necessary, until the entire screen is thoroughly heated.

More heat cycles may be required for easier removal.

Do not press on the back of the phone while lifting the screen — this may cause cracks.

• Ensure the adhesive is thoroughly heated before attempting to pry off the screen.
• Work carefully when removing the adhesive from the bottom section, avoiding the connections under the menu buttons.
• Slide an opening pick around the perimeter of the glass, being mindful not to push it too far under the screen.

Prise the screen upward and lift off.

• Lift only the top section of the screen.
• This will help avoid damaging the button connections on the phone's bottom.

Locate the plastic clips on either side of the battery slot.

• Use a Plastic Opening Tool to release the clips by pulling upwards inside the plastic crevasse.
• Hold the gap open with one tool while using another to maintain tension and separate the two pieces.

Remove the two 3mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

• Apply gentle pressure with your fingers or a Metal Tweezer to lift each connector.
• Pry up each of the four connectors as indicated in the diagram.

Remove the final blue-cabled connector.

Locate the blue component's terminal edge, as depicted in the diagram.

• Lift the top section of the part upward at a gentle angle to separate it from the surrounding casing.

Locate the front camera on the upper part of the device.

• Apply gentle pressure using a tool or your finger to release the camera from its housing.