Samsung Galaxy R Rear Facing Camera Replacement
If your phone's rear camera is not functioning, you may have trouble sharing photos on social media.
- Lift the motherboard to access the rear camera.
- Unlatch the camera clip with your fingers or a tool before removing the camera.
Step 1 | Rear Case
Locate the opening near the headphone jack at the top of the phone.
- Pry gently with your fingernail or a plastic tool to separate the rear case from the midframe.
- Continue prying until the rear case can be removed.
Step 2 | Battery
Insert a fingernail or a plastic tool into the crevice on the lower left side of the back.
Pry gently to avoid damaging the battery or surrounding components.
- Pry the battery from the back of the phone.
Step 3 | Remove screws
Remove the 7 x 4.0mm screws using a Phillips head screwdriver.
Be careful not to damage the rear case.
- Insert your finger or an opening tool underneath the midframe and gently pry apart from the phone.
Step 4 | Bottom Panel
Insert a plastic spudger under the bottom panel near the bottom left side.
- Pry the highlighted motherboard part from underneath the latched area.
- Lift off the bottom panel.
Step 5 | Top Panel
Grasp the vibrator firmly using tweezers and pull away from the top panel with sufficient force to break the glue bond.
Be cautious not to damage surrounding components during removal.
- Insert an opening tool underneath the top panel near the top left side of the back.
- Lift the panel from the back of the phone with gentle care.
Step 6 | Rear Camera
Locate the rear-facing camera near the top center of the motherboard's underside.
Flip the orange clip marked with a red circle to release it.
- Pull the camera module away from the motherboard.