Samsung Galaxy Prime Rear Facing Camera Replacement
Step 1 | Removing back cover
- Insert a precision tool or fingernail into the power button side tab.
- Lift on the tab and continue prying along the edges to remove the back cover.
Step 2 | Remove The Battery
Lift up the thumb tab at the bottom right corner of the battery bay.
Step 3 | Remove The SD And LCD Ribbon Cable
Locate the SD card and SIM card slots above the battery bay.
- Slide the cards out of their respective slots.
Be careful not to touch any exposed components — risk of damage.
- Insert an opening tool to lift up and remove the plastic plate covering the LCD ribbon cable.
- Remove the plastic plate completely.
Step 4 | Removing screws
Remove the nine PH000 Phillips screws from the back using a PH000 Phillips screwdriver.
- Set aside the screws on a magnetic mat or in a safe place.
Step 5 | Seperating Bezel and Screen
Use a heat gun or equivalent heating device to warm the screen edges lightly.
- Insert an opening tool between the screen and plastic bezel, applying gentle pressure to separate them.
- Alternatively, push the screen out of its original slot (where the battery was located).
Work quickly, but be cautious when separating the screen and bezel as excess glue can re-bond the parts if allowed to cool.
Step 6
Disconnect the ribbon cable from the loudspeaker unit using a plastic spudger.
- Lift the ribbon cable upwards from the top of the loudspeaker unit to release.
No need to remove the motherboard for this procedure.
Step 7 | Front Facing Camera
- Disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard using a plastic spudger.
- The camera is now free for removal.
Step 8 | Rear Facing Camera
Disconnect the LCD ribbon cable and front facing sensor using a plastic spudger.
Step 9
Flip the motherboard over.
- Lift the edges of the motherboard and lift it out.
Be careful not to bend the rear facing camera ribbon connector.
- Use a plastic spudger to disconnect the ribbon connector.