Samsung Galaxy S10e Dual Rear Camera Replacement

Insert a SIM card eject tool, bit, or straightened paperclip into the small hole in the SIM card tray.

If you accidentally inserted it into a different hole, do not worry — minor damage is unlikely.

Press firmly to eject the tray.

Remove the tray by pulling it straight out.

Opening your phone will compromise its waterproof seals; ensure replacement adhesive is ready, or carefully avoid liquid exposure during reassembly.

Turn off your phone completely before starting this repair.

• Prepare an iOpener and heat the back of the phone along the right edge for about two minutes to soften the adhesive.
• You may need to reheat and reapply the iOpener multiple times; follow instructions to avoid overheating.

If using a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, be cautious not to overheat the phone: the OLED display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.

Be cautious when cutting through the adhesive.

• Cut along the highlighted areas as seen from the outside of the phone.
• The adhesive is thinnest on the right side, just below the Bixby button.
• Refer to the first image for an example of the adhesive layout after removal.

Avoid placing the suction cup on the curved portion of the glass for a good seal.

• Secure a suction cup near the heated edge, just under the Bixby button, where the adhesive is thinnest.
• Apply strong tape or use superglue to secure the suction cup if the phone's back cover is cracked and won't stick.

Support the heated phone on a 0.5 inch (13 mm) thick surface.

• Lift the right edge of the back cover using a suction cup, creating a small gap between it and the frame.
• If necessary, apply more heat to soften the adhesive; be cautious as the adhesive cools quickly.

Avoid overheating the iOpener or gel pack to prevent bursting.

• Insert the edge of an opening tool into the gap carefully.
• Avoid using excessive force, which may cause rear glass breakage.

Use a phone opener to pry along the right edge, slicing through the adhesive holding the back cover.

Insert a pick into the edge adjacent to the opening tool.

• Leave the pick in place to prevent the separated glue from re-bonding.

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the phone for 2 minutes.

Insert an opening pick near the top right corner of the phone.

• Slide the pick around the corner and across the top edge of the phone.
• For this area, insert the pick farther into the phone due to a larger glued section.

Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from re-adhering.

Apply heat to the iOpener and place it on the left edge of the phone for 2 minutes.

Insert a new opening pick near the top left corner.

• Slide it along the left edge of the phone towards the bottom.
• Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the phone for 2 minutes.

Be cautious not to damage any components.

• Insert an opening pick near a bottom corner of the phone.
• Slide the pick along the bottom edge, working to separate the adhesive.

The glued area is larger here. Insert your pick farther into the phone for full separation.

Stop prying if you meet resistance.

• Use an opening pick to pry up the back cover carefully.
• If resistance is encountered, use the opening pick to cut remaining adhesive.

Remove the back cover once loose.

Reinstall the back cover by ensuring your phone is powered on and functional after the repair.

• If desired, remove large chunks of old adhesive that may interfere with a flush fit.
• Apply heat to the back cover and secure it with pressure.

The phone will not be waterproof after this repair.

Remove the 8 x 3.9mm Phillips head screws holding the upper midframe in place.

Insert the opening pick into the bottom right corner of the upper midframe.

• Apply gentle pressure to separate the adhesive from the lower midframe.

Insert the point of a spudger into the small cutout on the right edge of the plastic part of the upper midframe, near the Bixby button.

• Pry the midframe up from the phone chassis using the point of the spudger.

Lift the midframe by its plastic section.

• Remove the midframe from the phone.

Risk of damaging the phone's frame or components if not installed correctly.

• To reinstall, insert the top edge of the assembly into the phone's frame.
• Gently press down on the rest of the assembly to snap it into place.

Remove the battery connector by prying it straight up with the flat end of a spudger.

• Remove the loudspeaker screws using a Phillips driver.
• The screws are 7 in total and have a diameter of 3.9 mm.

Locate the notch on the right edge of the loudspeaker.

• Insert the point of a spudger into the notch.
• Pry up with the spudger to loosen the loudspeaker.

Lift the loudspeaker up.

Avoid touching the loudspeaker terminals to prevent damage.

• Remove the loudspeaker.

Press the edges of the new loudspeaker until it snaps into place.

Use a flat spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen connector from its motherboard socket.

Careful alignment is crucial: press down on one side until it clicks, then repeat on the other side. Do not press in the middle.

• If misaligned, pins can bend and cause permanent damage.

Be cautious when disconnecting connectors to avoid damaging nearby components.

• Use a spudger to pry up the front facing camera connector from its motherboard socket.
• Disconnect the camera connector while taking care not to dislodge surrounding surface-mounted components.

Locate the fingerprint sensor connector on the motherboard.

• Insert the tip of a spudger between the connector and the motherboard socket.
• Pry up gently to release the connector from its socket.

Use a spudger to carefully pry up the headphone jack connector and release it from its motherboard socket.

Remove the Phillips driver and take out the three 3.7mm screws:

• The top screw is above the rear-facing camera.
• The two lower screws flank the USB-C port.
• These screws are different from those marked in red.

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the motherboard and casing.

• Gently pry up the top portion of the motherboard.
• If it doesn't budge, check that you've ejected the SIM/Micro SD tray.

Use your fingers to lift the top edge of the motherboard out of the frame.

• Lift and pull the motherboard towards the top of the frame to release the USB-C port.
• Motherboard removed from frame.

Ensure all connectors are clear before closing the frame.

• Lay the motherboard into the frame, seating the USB-C port against the bottom edge first.
• Motherboard securely in place, check for trapped connectors underneath.

• Flip the motherboard over.
• Pry up the two camera connectors using a spudger, then disconnect them from their motherboard sockets.

Apply a iOpener to the camera module and heat it for 1 minute.

Apply firm, steady pressure with your finger to loosen the camera module from the motherboard.

Disconnect the dual rear camera module's connectors and cables.

• Remove any screws holding it in place.
• Lift out the dual rear camera module.