Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra Rear Camera Assembly Replacement

Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole on the top edge of the phone.

• Press firmly to eject the tray.
• Remove the SIM card tray.

If you insert the tool into a microphone hole, do not worry; damage is unlikely.

Power down your phone completely before starting disassembly.

• Apply an iOpener to the left side of the rear cover for one minute.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but be careful not to overheat and damage the screen or internal battery.

Apply a suction cup to the heated edge of the rear cover, near the edge.

• If the back glass is badly cracked, apply clear packing tape for better suction.
• Alternatively, use strong tape instead of the suction cup or superglue it in place if necessary.

Be careful not to insert the opening pick more than 5 mm into the phone, as this can damage internal components.

• Pull up on the suction cup with strong force to create a gap between the rear cover and frame.
• Apply more heat if needed and try again for difficult cases.

Insert an opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup.

Insert the opening pick into the top right corner of the device.

• Slide it along the left edge towards the bottom left corner, cutting through the adhesive as you go.
• Leave the pick in place at the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

Do not insert the opening pick more than 5 mm into the phone or you risk damaging internal components.

• Repeat heating and cutting process for the remaining three sides of the rear cover.
• Insert each new opening pick in the gaps created by existing picks in the corners.

Leave an opening pick in each corner to prevent re-sealing of adhesive as you proceed.

• Slide an opening pick around the perimeter to release any missed adhesive.
• Reheat stubborn adhesive if necessary.

Remove the rear cover by lifting it straight up.

Careful not to damage the socket or surrounding components.

• Use a spudger's pointed end to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging coil press connector, taking care to pry only under its edge.
• To re-attach: align carefully, then press down on one side until it clicks; repeat on the other side. Do not press down in the middle, or pins may bend and cause permanent damage.

Locate the white press connector at the bottom right of the motherboard shield.

• Pry up and disconnect the white press connector using a spudger's pointed end.

Threadlocker may be applied to the motherboard shield screws.

• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 4.0 mm screws.
• Label and store each removed screw for reinstallation in its original location.

• Use a pair of tweezers to carefully lift up the motherboard shield.

Be cautious when handling the motherboard shield due to its thin and sharp edges.

• Grip the motherboard shield firmly with your fingers.

Peel the wireless charging coil upwards, carefully lifting it away from the device.

May require some effort due to light adhesive holding it in place.

Insert the pointed tip of a spudger between the battery and its press connector.

• Pry gently to release the battery connector.
• Once released, carefully pull the battery out.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully lift the laser AF sensor press connector.

Remove the earpiece speaker with a Phillips screwdriver. The screws are 4.0 mm long.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the hole marked by a small triangle on the right side of the earpiece speaker.

• Pry up and loosen the earpiece speaker from the frame using the spudger.
• The earpiece speaker clips to the frame along the top edge, so gently pry it loose.

Remove the earpiece speaker.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully disconnect the front-facing camera cable from the motherboard.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully disconnect the display cable from the motherboard.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the main interconnect cable from the motherboard.

Disconnect the secondary interconnect cable from the motherboard using the pointed end of a spudger.

• Disconnect the touch layer cable using the pointed end of a spudger.
• Remove the green press connector using the pointed end of a spudger.

Disconnect the S-Pen press connector using the pointed end of a spudger.

Remove the two 4.0 mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap at the bottom edge of the motherboard.

• Pry up gently to loosen the motherboard from the frame.

Careful handling required for press connectors and cables.

• Lift the motherboard out of the phone.
• Protect the press connectors and their cables from damage during removal.

• Lower the motherboard slowly to avoid trapping cables under it.
• Check these areas carefully for trapped cables:
• Secondary interconnect cable
• Battery cable
• Main interconnect cable
• Display cable
• S-Pen cable
• Touch layer cable and green press connector
• Front-facing camera cable

Locate and carefully pry the ultra wide camera away from the motherboard using the pointed tip of a spudger.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the socket and gently pry the telephoto camera connector loose from the motherboard.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully release the wide-angle camera connector from its socket on the motherboard.

Do not bend the ribbon cable more than 90 degrees.

• Bend the ultra wide camera ribbon cable away from the motherboard.
• This will allow for easy removal of the rear camera assembly.

Identify and release the rear camera assembly, which is secured with light adhesive to the right of the telephoto camera.

• Remove the rear camera assembly from the motherboard.
• If reassembling with a pre-cut adhesive card, refer to this guide for correct placement and application.