Samsung Galaxy J7 Front Facing Camera Replacement

Do not force the cover open, as this may scratch the case.

• Locate the tab at the top left corner of the back cover, highlighted by a red square.
• Gently lift the tab using a fingernail or a plastic opening tool.
• Pry open the cover carefully around its edges to completely remove it.

Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the ten 4.2 mm screws located along the edge of the midframe.

• Remove all ten screws.

Use the iFixit opening tool to lift up the back of the device.

• Disconnect the back from the front once lifted.

If the panel is stubborn, use a hair dryer or heat gun to gently heat the edges and soften the adhesive.

Remove the screw at the back using a suitable driver.

• This is the only screw required for removal.
• The rest of the piece will come off without further disassembly.

Ensure all components are retrieved prior to removing the subsequent part.

• Pull out the wire harness.
• Extract the plastic cover.
• Remove the molded trim.

Separate the blue/green component from the black component. It should release easily.

• The green/blue piece will be needed for the next step, as shown in the second picture.

Flip the component over by 180 degrees.

• Remove the boxed out part, which contains the front-facing camera.