Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Front-Facing Camera Module Replacement

Unplug your phone and power it off.

Apply heat carefully to avoid damaging the display and internal battery.

• Use an iOpener on the back cover's bottom edge for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate with caution.

Apply a suction cup to the phone's back, centered near the bottom.

• For badly cracked covers, use clear packing tape for better adhesion.
• Alternatively, apply strong tape or superglue the suction cup in place.

Avoid excessive force with the pick to prevent back cover cracking.

• Pull on the suction cup with steady force to create a gap between the cover and frame.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap once it's open.

Due to tight tolerances, multiple attempts may be needed for success:

• Reheat with the iOpener and try again if necessary.
• Apply more heat if creating a gap is difficult.

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

Do not attempt to cut near corners where glass is curved, risk of cracking the glass panel.

• Leave the pick in the seam after slicing to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

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

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

• Pull on the suction cup with strong, steady force until a gap forms between the back cover and frame.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap, aiming for the curved edge. The tip should be visible underneath the glass.

Due to tight tolerances, creating the gap may take multiple attempts.

• If needed, reapply heat and try again.
• Alternatively, add a few drops of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol into the seam for added adhesive loosening.

Avoid applying excessive force with the pick to prevent cracking the back cover glass.

Insert the pick further into the gap.

• Tilt the pick downwards while doing so.
• This will help loosen the back cover's adhesive completely.

Insert the pick into a corner, near the bottom edge of the phone.

• Pry away from the center, moving towards the bottom edge.
• Leave the pick under the left glass edge to prevent re-sealing.

Careful handling is required when separating the back cover's adhesive.

• Insert a pick under the center of the left edge of the back cover.
• Slowly slide the pick towards the top to separate the adhesive.

Be cautious around the ridge surrounding the volume and power buttons, as it may crack the glass if not handled carefully.

• Leave a pick under the left edge of the glass near the top to prevent resealing.

Avoid overheating the device — thermal shock can cause permanent damage.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but keep an eye on temperatures to prevent overheat.

Apply a suction cup to the phone's back near the center of the right edge.

• Pull on the suction cup with strong force to create a gap between the back cover and frame.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap, tilting it downward to fully seat it under the back cover.

Position the suction cup pick along the bottom edge, gently prying the back cover loose.

Ensure the pick remains in place at the right edge near the bottom to prevent re-adhesion.

Insert a pick at the right edge of the back cover, underneath its center.

• Gradually slide the pick towards the top to separate the adhesive.
• Release may occur at the bottom edge; set aside any picks released, as this edge won't reseal further.

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

Be gentle when handling the curved glass near the corners of the back cover, as it may crack easily.

• Slide a pick from the right edge around the top right corner of the device.
• Continue slicing along the top edge to fully separate the back cover adhesive.

If slicing becomes difficult, stop and reapply heat before proceeding to avoid further damage.

Remove the back cover by lifting it slowly.

Use opening picks to carefully slice any remaining adhesive.

• Remove the back cover completely.

During reassembly, power on your phone and test functions before sealing.

• Remove adhesive chunks with tweezers or fingers.
• Apply heat if necessary for separation.

Follow additional guides for:

• Samsung custom-cut adhesives

Careful not to damage small surface-mounted components when disconnecting the wireless charging coil connector using a spudger.

• Pry up and 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 wireless charging coil connector first, then firmly press the coil into place.

Remove the five 3.9 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

• Keep track of each screw for accurate reassembly.
• Ensure each screw returns to its original location.

Unclip the motherboard bracket using a pair of tweezers.

Be careful not to touch any electronic components.

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

Remove the upper midframe using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

• Turn over the device and locate the four screws holding the upper midframe in place.
• Remove each screw by turning it counterclockwise with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.
• The screws are approximately 3.9 mm long.

Locate the notch on the right side of the upper midframe.

• Pry up using a spudger, inserting the pointed end into the notch.
• The clips will release, allowing removal of the upper midframe.

Remove the upper midframe.

Misaligned connectors risk pin damage.

• Pry up and disconnect the front-facing camera flex cable from the motherboard.
• To reattach: align carefully and press down on one side until it clicks, then repeat on the other side.

Soak the areas surrounding the front-facing camera module with high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol for at least 1-2 minutes.

• The goal is to help loosen the adhesive securing the module in place.

Use a spudger's flat end to carefully pry up the bottom edge of the front-facing camera module.

• If it doesn't budge after using alcohol, cut the adhesive with a craft or utility knife to avoid damaging the module.

Prying only the internal sensor and hardware may damage the module. If replacing, proceed to separate casing removal steps.

• Try reseating sensor hardware into its plastic casing before cutting and prying again for retained functionality.
• Alternatively, remove casing separately and reseat sensor afterwards.

When reassembling, reuse or replace camera module adhesive as needed with a pre-cut sheet.

Remove the front-facing camera module completely.

Apply high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol around the edges of the camera module.

• Let it sit for 1-2 minutes to allow penetration into the adhesive.
• Use a pair of tweezers to carefully remove the plastic casing.