Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Front-Facing Camera Module Replacement

Unplug and power off your phone.

Do not apply excessive heat as it can cause damage to the display and internal battery.

• Apply heat to the back cover's bottom edge for two minutes using an iOpener, or a suitable alternative (hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate).

Apply strong, steady pressure only; avoid excessive force.

• Attach a suction cup to the phone's bottom edge near its center.
• Consider adding clear packing tape over cracked displays for better adhesion.
• If necessary, use strong tape or superglue the suction cup to the broken glass.

Do not apply excessive force with the pick; risk of cracking back cover glass.

• Pull on the suction cup with steady pressure to create a gap between the back cover and frame.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap.
• If initial attempts fail, repeat heating with the iOpener and separating with the suction cup.

Reheat the edge if you're having trouble creating a gap; excessive force is not recommended.

Slide the pick back and forth along the bottom edge to slice through the adhesive.

• Avoid cutting near the phone's corners, where curved glass may crack if damaged.
• Leave the pick in the seam to prevent re-adhesion of the adhesive.

Heat the iOpener and apply it to the left edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Apply a suction cup near the left edge of the phone's back.

• Pull on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the back cover and frame.

Insert an opening pick into the gap, but do not apply excessive force to avoid cracking the back cover glass.

• The curved edge may require multiple attempts due to tight tolerances.
• Apply more heat and try again if you're having trouble creating a gap.

As a last resort, apply a few drops of high concentration isopropyl alcohol into the seam to help loosen the adhesive.

Insert the pick under the glass's edge.

• Tilt it downward for better leverage.
• Continue inserting until the adhesive separates completely.

Careful not to crack the glass when sliding across the ridge.

• Slide the pick along the left edge to separate the back cover's adhesive.
• Leave the pick under the left edge of the glass to prevent resealing.

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

• A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but do not overheat the phone as it can cause damage to the display and internal battery.

Apply a suction cup as close to the center of the right edge as possible.

• Pull on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the back cover and frame.
• Insert the point of an opening pick into the gap.
• Tilt the opening pick downward to fully insert it underneath the back cover.

Insert a pick along the right phone edge to separate the back cover's adhesive.

• Leave the pick under the top right glass corner to prevent re-adhesion.
• The back cover may release other picks, allowing them to fall; set aside any loose picks.

Apply a iOpener to the top edge of the back cover for 2 minutes, ensuring it's heated.

The curved glass near the corners is prone to cracking — be cautious.

• Start by sliding a pick along the right edge of the device, around the top right corner.
• Continue slicing along the top edge, curving around to the left edge to release adhesive.
• If cutting becomes difficult, stop and reapply heat before resuming.

Remove the back cover by lifting it slowly and carefully.

• Use opening picks to slice any remaining adhesive.
• Separate and remove the back cover.

Power on your phone during reassembly, test all functions, and power it down completely before continuing.

• Remove any leftover adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or your fingers.
• If necessary, apply heat to aid in separating the adhesive.

For custom-cut adhesives, follow separate instructions.

When using double-sided tape, refer to a dedicated guide for proper application.

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six 4 mm-long screws securing the motherboard bracket.

• Remove all six screws carefully and set them aside for later reinstallation.
• Label each screw with its original location to ensure correct reassembly.

Never touch any electrical components — risk of electric shock.

• Use a pair of tweezers to gently pull up on the motherboard bracket.
• The bracket should unclip from the plastic midframe, but do not remove it completely yet.
• It remains attached to the wireless charging coil.

Tilt the motherboard bracket upward, ensuring the orange battery connector is exposed.

Careful not to dislodge nearby components when disconnecting.

• Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery connector.

Disconnect the wireless charging coil connector with a spudger.

Use a pair of tweezers to gently peel the wireless charging coil away from the device.

• Remove the wireless charging coil.
• During reassembly:

• Reconnect the battery connector and wireless charging connector.

• Refasten the motherboard bracket screws to ensure proper alignment.

• Firmly press the coil pad down to secure it in place.

• Remove the three upper midframe screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Ensure the screwdriver tip fits snugly in the screw head to avoid damaging it.

Use a spudger to insert its pointed end into the notch on the right side of the upper midframe.

Pry upwards to release the clips holding it in place.

Once loose, carefully remove the upper midframe.

Careful alignment is crucial when pressing down on connectors to avoid pin bending and damage.

• Use a spudger to disconnect the front-facing camera flex cable from the motherboard.
• To re-attach, align carefully and press one side until it clicks into place. Repeat on the other side, avoiding the middle.

Apply isopropyl alcohol (over 90% concentration) to the gaps around the front-facing camera module.

• Allow the alcohol to penetrate for 1-2 minutes to soften the adhesive.

Use a spudger to pry up the bottom edge of the front-facing camera module.

If stuck, use alcohol first; if still stuck, carefully cut the adhesive with a craft or utility knife to avoid damaging the module.

• Pry up only the internal sensor and hardware components for repair, or separate the plastic casing for full replacement.
• To retain functionality, reseat sensor hardware into its casing before proceeding, or remove casing separately.

Remove the front-facing camera module.

Optional: Reuse existing adhesive during reassembly; replace with a pre-cut sheet if necessary.

Apply high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol around the edges of the camera casing to soften the adhesive.

• Wait 1-2 minutes for the alcohol to penetrate the adhesive.
• Use a pair of tweezers to remove the camera casing.