Samsung Galaxy Note9 Front-Facing Camera Replacement

Power down your device completely before attempting any repairs.

• Use a hairdryer, heatgun, or an iOpener on the right edge of the back for about 1 minute to loosen the adhesive.

Apply suction handle to the back cover.

• Lift with a suction handle to create gap between back cover and phone frame.
• Insert opening pick into gap.

If glass is badly cracked, cover it in packing tape for suction cup adhesion.

Apply more heat if adhesive won't budge; excessive force may break the glass.

Careful cutting is required when approaching the left edge near the fingerprint sensor to avoid damaging the internal ribbon cable.

• Cut carefully around the left edge of the phone, taking note that there is less adhesive in this area than elsewhere.
• Apply more heat if the adhesive becomes stubborn, rather than increasing force.

Never insert the opening pick deeper than halfway when cutting near the fingerprint sensor or cameras.

• Start in the center of the phone and cut the adhesive up with an opening pick.
• Continue to cut down the right side, being cautious near sensitive areas.

Careful movement is required near the lower-right corner, as the glass may break easily.

• Apply additional heat if the adhesive becomes stuck during removal.

Insert an opening pick into the upper-right corner of the phone.

• Use another opening pick to carefully cut the adhesive around the lower-right corner of the device.
• Leave this pick in place within the phone.

Apply heat to the left side of the rear panel for 3 minutes to loosen adhesives.

• Use a heat gun, hair dryer, or iOpener for this step.
• Carefully position the heat source on the left side of the rear panel.
• Heat for 3 minutes to soften adhesives.

Be careful when working near corners, as this is where the glass is most prone to cracking.

• Insert an opening pick into the lower-left corner of the rear panel.
• Using another opening pick, carefully cut the adhesive along the left edge of the rear panel.
• Avoid inserting the pick more than halfway on the left edge near the fingerprint sensor to prevent damage to the internal ribbon cable.
• If the back cover separates, it is acceptable for opening picks to fall out as you work.

Insert opening pick into upper-left corner and gently cut adhesive.

• Continue applying heat with an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun as needed.
• Cut remaining adhesive along the top of the phone.

Remove the rear cover's right side.

Tilt the cover up along the left edge, exposing the fingerprint sensor ribbon cable, but do not disconnect it yet.

The fingerprint sensor cover may remain attached to the midframe.

Insert the tip of a spudger into the area surrounding the fingerprint sensor ribbon cable.

• Pry the cable up, taking care not to damage the socket or surrounding components.
• Once free, carefully lift the cable out of its socket.

Remove the back cover.

Do not reassemble without ensuring a clean adhesion area.

• Use tweezers to remove remaining adhesive from the phone's chassis.
• Clean the areas with isopropyl alcohol (at least 90%) and a lint-free cloth.

Test phone function before proceeding.

• Apply new adhesive to the back cover.
• Align one edge of the glass with the phone's chassis, then press firmly into place.

Remove the nine 4 mm screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

Insert spudger tip into upper-left corner of upper midframe.

• Pry upper midframe away from phone.
• Note: Upper midframe may snap in/out of position.

Peel the wireless charging coil off the battery, starting with the left side.

• Use an opening pick to cut through the adhesive if necessary.
• Reassemble by snapping the midframe into place first.
• Then, adhere the wireless charging coil.

Disconnect the orange ribbon cable connecting the battery to the motherboard using the tip of a spudger.

Locate the front camera connector.

• Pry it straight up using the tip of a spudger.
• Remove the front camera with tweezers.