Samsung Galaxy On5 Camera Replacement
This repair involves replacing both the front-facing camera and the rear-facing camera in your Samsung Galaxy On5 device.
Step 1 | Battery
Locate the side notch and use it to pry open the back casing.
Step 2
Pop the back cover off with a plastic prying tool or your fingertip.
Step 3
Avoid exposure to air as lithium-ion batteries are highly flammable.
- Identify the battery notch.
- Remove the battery using a plastic prying tool or your finger.
- Avoid puncturing the battery casing.
Step 4 | Speaker
Never use a metal pry tool as it may damage the cards and card holder.
- Remove the SIM card and microSD card.
- Use a plastic pry tool to carefully slide both cards out.
Step 5
Damage to the ribbon may occur if excessive force is applied.
- Use the plastic Spudger tool to carefully pry open the LCD ribbon cable cover.
- Take your time as this part might be stubborn, but avoid applying too much pressure.
Step 6
Do not use a metal pry tool, as it may damage the logic board or the LCD ribbon cable.
- Use a plastic pry tool to carefully pry the LCD ribbon cable from the logic board.
- The LCD ribbon cable carries signals between the logic board and the LCD screen.
Step 7
Remove the 9 Phillips screws using a #00 head screwdriver.
- Set the screws aside in a safe place to prevent loss.
All 9 screws are identical, so be careful not to mix them up when reassembling.
Step 8
Be careful when prying away the LCD from the back assembly.
- Use a iFixit plastic pick to carefully pry around the edge of the screen.
- Apply gentle, continuous pressure to loosen the glue over time.
- Alternatively, use a heat gun to warm up the glue for easier separation.
Step 9
Locate the speaker in the back assembly.
- Use a plastic pry tool to remove the speaker from its housing.
- Replace with a new speaker.
Step 10 | Front-Facing Camera
Avoid using metal tools on delicate electronics — risk of damage or short-circuit.
- Use a plastic pry tool to carefully lift the front-facing camera from its housing.
Step 11
Disconnect the camera from the logic board.
Step 12
Front-facing camera successfully removed.
Step 13 | Rear-Facing Camera
Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screw holding the rear-facing camera in place.
- When using a metal tool, be mindful of where you're placing the bit to avoid damaging the motherboard, which can lead to irreparable harm with standard tools.
Step 14
Disconnect the headphone ribbon using a plastic pry tool.
- Lift the motherboard out of the LCD housing, starting from the ends of the logic board.
Step 15
Rotate the logic board to face the camera lens downwards.
- Hold the camera module in place with one hand.
- Use your other finger to gently disengage it from its connection on the logic board.