Samsung Galaxy J1 Rear Camera Replacement

Insert a finger nail or plastic opening tool between the back cover and the device.

• Pry gently at an angle, working your way around the edge to release the rear cover.

Be careful when handling electronics.

• Use your fingers to gently push the SIM card down from its slot.
• The SIM card should now be removable.
• Remove the SIM card.

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

Careful when prying with a plastic tool to avoid damaging the glass screen or breaking internal clips.

• Insert a plastic opening tool between the screen and midframe of the device.
• Gently slide the tool along the edges of the screen, starting at the bottom of the device.
• Pry the main assembly from the midframe with gentle pressure to avoid damage.

Disconnect the ear speaker connector from the motherboard using the flat end of a spudger.

Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the digitizer connector from the motherboard.

• Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry under the motherboard.
• Remove the motherboard.

Disconnect the rear camera from the motherboard using the flat end of a spudger.

Remove the disconnected rear camera.