Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Telephoto Camera Replacement

Let the battery drain to 25% or lower before starting.

• Power off your phone completely.
• Unplug all cables and connectors.

Apply iOpener or carefully use a hair dryer to heat the bottom edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

• Use an iOpener and apply it to the designated area for 2 minutes.
• If using a hair dryer, be cautious not to warp the back cover with extreme heat.

Apply a suction cup to the center of the back cover's bottom edge, as close to the edge as possible.

• Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and frame.
• If necessary, apply more heat before trying again, due to significant required force.
• Insert an opening pick in the created gap.

Insert an opening pick into the bottom right corner and slide it along the bottom edge to cut the adhesive.

• Make sure the pick remains in place to prevent re-sealment of the adhesive.

Apply a iOpener to the right edge of the back cover and heat for two minutes.

Alternatively, use a hair dryer but exercise caution: excessive heat can warp the back cover.

Insert an opening pick at the bottom right corner of the device.

• Guide the opening pick along the right edge, slicing through the adhesive as you go.
• Leave the opening pick lodged in the top right corner for the next step.

Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the back cover for two minutes.

Using a hair dryer may cause the back cover to warp; use with caution.

Insert an opening pick into the top right corner of the device, sliding it along the top edge to cut through the adhesive.

• Continue the cut with another pass on the top edge as needed.
• Leave the pick inserted in the top left corner for future reference.

Apply a iOpener to the left edge of the back cover and heat for 2 minutes.

Alternatively, use a hair dryer, but be cautious: excessive heat may cause warping.

Insert the opening pick into the top left corner and slide it downwards along the left edge.

• Slice through any remaining adhesive with a gentle rocking motion.

Remove the back cover.

If it remains attached, use an opening pick to gently pry away any residual adhesive from the perimeter.

Power on your device and test all functions before sealing it up during reassembly.

Ensure the device is powered down completely before continuing work.

• If reinstalling the old back cover, peel off the old adhesive using tweezers or your fingers from the back cover and frame.
• Use highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) and a microfiber cloth to remove any remaining adhesive residue.
• Apply new custom-cut adhesive using this guide.

If installing a new back cover, peel off the liners and press firmly around the perimeter to secure it to the frame.

Remove the motherboard cover by unscrewing the nine 4mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Insert a pick under the bottom right edge of the motherboard cover.

• Twist the pick to release the clips securing the cover.
• Insert and twist another pick on the bottom left edge of the cover to release the remaining clips.

During reassembly, press down firmly around the perimeter to engage the clips securely.

Move the motherboard cover out of the way to expose the battery press connector.

• Locate the motherboard cover
• Slide it aside or remove any retaining clips to access the bottom edge of the motherboard.

Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector from the motherboard.

Never press down on the connector in the middle — risk of pin bending and damage.

• Reattach by carefully aligning the connector, then pressing down on one side until it clicks into place.
• Repeat on the other side; do not press in the middle.

Careful disconnection required for front camera to avoid ejection.

• Disconnect the front camera using a flat end spudger.
• Pry up and disconnect the telephoto camera press connector using a flat end spudger.
• Remove the telephoto camera.