Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Rear-Facing Camera Module Replacement

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

Make sure you insert it into the correct hole, located at the top edge of the phone next to the plastic antenna band. Inserting it into the other hole will not cause damage.

Press in firmly to eject the tray.

Remove the SIM card tray.

• The SIM card will fall out of the tray easily.
• When reinserting, ensure proper orientation relative to the tray.
• Damage or loss of water/dust protection may result in internal component damage;

• Inspect and replace damaged SIM card gasket

  or entire tray if necessary.

Unplug your phone and power it off.

• Apply heat to the back cover's bottom edge for two minutes using an iOpener
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but be careful not to overheat and damage the display or internal battery.

Risk of glass breakage — proceed with caution.

• Apply a suction cup to the phone's back near the center of the bottom edge.
• If display is cracked, apply clear packing tape for improved adhesion.

Use strong tape or superglue as last resort if adhesion fails.

• Pull suction cup with steady force to create gap between back cover and frame.
• Insert opening pick into the gap.
• Reheat and try again due to tight tolerances — may require multiple attempts.

Avoid excessive force with opening pick, or risk cracking back cover glass.

Never apply too much pressure on the curved corners — risk of cracking the glass panel.

• Slide a pick back and forth along the bottom edge to slice through the adhesive.
• Avoid cutting near the curved corners, as this can damage the glass panel.
• Leave the pick in the seam to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Apply a iOpener preheated to operating temperature to the left edge of the back cover for exactly two minutes.

Apply a suction cup to the phone's back, near its left center edge.

• Pull on the suction cup firmly to create a gap between the back cover and frame.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap, taking care not to push too far due to curved glass.

This may require multiple attempts due to tight tolerances.

If necessary, reapply heat or add a few drops of high concentration isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) into the seam to aid in adhesive loosening.

Do not apply excessive force with the pick, as this may crack the back cover glass.

Insert the pick at an angle, then push down gently to loosen the back cover's adhesive.

• Tilt the pick to match the curvature of the device.
• Push the pick down further until you feel resistance from the adhesive.

Slide the pick along the left edge of the phone to separate the back cover's adhesive.

• Be careful when sliding across the ridge in the frame surrounding the volume and power buttons, as the cutout in the glass may increase the risk of cracking.

• Leave the pick under the left edge of the glass to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Excessive heat can damage the display and internal battery.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• Alternative methods: use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but avoid overheating the device.

Apply a suction cup near the right edge's center.

• Pull the suction cup with strong force to create a gap between the back cover and frame.
• Insert the opening pick into the gap, tilting it downward for full insertion underneath the back cover.

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

Leave the pick under the right edge of the glass near the top to prevent re-adhesion.

• If other picks fall free, set them aside as further separation will not cause resealing.

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

Be gentle when handling the back cover as the curved glass near the corners is prone to cracking.

• Start by slowly sliding a pick along the right edge of the device, around the top right corner.
• Continue cutting along the top edge until you reach the left edge, fully separating the adhesive.
• If the cut becomes difficult at any point, stop and reapply heat before resuming.

Apply gentle pressure to lift the back cover.

• Use opening picks to carefully separate any remaining adhesive.
• Remove the back cover completely.

Before reassembling, power on your phone and test all functions to ensure everything is working correctly. Be sure to power it down completely before continuing work.

• Use tweezers or your fingers to remove any excess adhesive chunks.
• If necessary, apply heat to aid in separating the remaining adhesive.

When using custom-cut adhesives, consult the relevant guide for specific instructions.

For double-sided tape, follow the instructions provided with the product.

Remove the six 4 mm-long screws securing the motherboard bracket using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

• Keep track of each screw as you remove it and ensure it is replaced exactly where it was found.

Use a pair of tweezers to gently lift and unclip the motherboard bracket from the plastic midframe.

Do not fully remove the bracket at this stage, as it remains attached to the wireless charging coil.

Adjust the motherboard bracket to expose the orange battery connector.

Be cautious when disconnecting the battery connector — risk of damaging nearby surface-mounted components.

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

Disconnect the wireless charging coil connector by gently prying it up with a spudger.

Use a pair of tweezers to carefully separate the wireless charging coil from the device.

• Remove the wireless charging coil.
• During reassembly:
• Reconnect the charging coil and battery connectors.
• Refasten the motherboard bracket screws to align components.
• Firmly press the wireless charging coil pad down for proper adhesion.

Remove the five 4mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Insert the point of a spudger or a pair of tweezers into the notch at the top left corner of the midframe and pry up to release the clips.

• Remove the loudspeaker.
• Lift out the lower midframe.

Do not press down on the middle of press connectors to avoid pin bending.

• Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the main and auxiliary flex cables from the daughterboard near the bottom.

Re-attach by aligning the connector and pressing down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side.

• Pry up the main flex cable using a spudger.
• Disconnect the auxiliary flex cable from the motherboard.

Remove both flex cables (main and auxiliary) by gently peeling them away.

Remove the left 5G antenna cable, prying it gently up from its socket on the motherboard.

• Use a spudger to carefully pry up the main display flex cable.
• Disconnect it from the motherboard.

Peel up and bend the display and left 5G antenna flex cables to clear the motherboard and battery.

Remove the upper midframe using a Phillips #00 screwdriver. The midframe is secured by three screws, each measuring 4 mm long.

• Spudger: Insert the point into the notch on the right side of the upper midframe.
• Pry up carefully to release the holding clips.
• The upper midframe should now be removable.

• Use a spudger to carefully lift and release the right 5G antenna flex cable from the motherboard.
• Bend the cable out of the way using a pair of tweezers.

Disconnect the side button flex cable by prying it away from the motherboard.

• Bend the dislodged cable to clear access to the motherboard.

• Pry up the front facing camera flex cable from the motherboard.
• Bend the cable away from the motherboard to access it.

Disconnect the upper 5G antenna cable from the motherboard.

Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully pry up one corner of the 5G millimeter wave antenna module.

The adhesive securing the module may be weak, but still handle with care.

• Remove the 5G antenna module once it's loose.
• When reinstalling, reconnect the 5G antenna connector first and ensure proper alignment, then firmly press the rest of the module into place to secure with adhesive.

Remove the screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

• One 4 mm-long screw
• One 3.4 mm-long screw

• Insert the flat end of a spudger into the bottom left corner of the motherboard assembly.
• Pry upwards to release the motherboard from the phone body.
• Remove the motherboard assembly.

Locate the ultrawide camera connector on the motherboard.

• Pry up and disconnect the ultrawide camera connector using a flat-ended spudger.
• Gently remove the ultrawide camera module, taking care to wiggle it free from its frame.

Disconnect the telephoto and wide-angle camera connector using a spudger.

• Pry up the depth sensor with a spudger.
• Disconnect the depth sensor once it is pried up.

Disconnect and remove the rear-facing camera module.