Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Rear-Facing Camera Module Replacement

Insert a SIM card eject tool, bit, or a straightened paperclip into the hole on the SIM tray located at the top edge of the phone next to the plastic antenna band.

If you insert the tool into the other hole, do not worry — the microphone and ingress gasket are out of harm's way.

• Press in firmly to eject the tray.

Remove the SIM card tray.

• The SIM card will fall out easily.
• When reinserting, ensure proper orientation relative to the SIM tray.
• A thin rubber gasket around the SIM tray provides water and dust protection. If damaged or missing, replace the gasket or entire SIM tray to protect internal components.

Unplug your phone and power it off.

• Apply heat to the bottom edge of the back cover using an iOpener or a hair dryer/heating tool, but avoid overheating the phone:
• iOpener: Heat for 2 minutes.
• Hair dryer/heat gun/hot plate: Use with caution to avoid damaging the display and internal battery.

Excessive force may crack the back cover glass.

• Apply a suction cup near the center of the bottom edge for leverage.
• If the back cover is cracked, cover with clear packing tape or use strong tape instead.
• Use superglue as last resort to secure suction cup to broken cover.

Do not apply excessive force when using an opening pick.

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

Tight tolerances may require multiple attempts of reheating and separating before success.

• Reheat with an iOpener and reapply suction cup as needed.
• If stuck, apply more heat to the edge and try again.

Be cautious when cutting the adhesive near the curved edges, as it can crack the glass.

• Slide the pick back and forth along the bottom edge to slice through the adhesive.
• Avoid the corners where the glass is curved to prevent cracking.
• Leave the pick in the seam to prevent resealing.

Heat the iOpener according to its instructions, then apply it to the left edge of the back cover for exactly two minutes.

Avoid cracking the back cover glass by not using excessive force with the pick.

• Apply a suction cup to the phone's back near the center of the left edge.
• Pull the suction cup firmly to create a gap between the back cover and frame.
• Insert the pick into the gap, aiming for the tip to go under the glass's curved edge.

Due to tight tolerances, you may need multiple attempts or more heat to achieve this.

• If necessary, apply a few drops of high concentration isopropyl alcohol into the seam for added adhesive loosening.
• Proceed with care and moderate force, as excessive pick pressure can damage the back cover glass.

Hold the pick steady while tilting it downwards to dislodge the adhesive.

• Insert the pick further under the glass edge.
• The back cover should now separate completely from its adhesive.

Position a pick at the bottom edge and slide it towards the bottom to separate the back cover's adhesive.

• Leave the pick under the left edge, near the bottom of the device.
• This will prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Insert a pick under the center of the left back cover edge.

• Gradually slide the pick towards the top of the device, separating the back cover's adhesive.
• Careful not to damage the cutout in the glass surrounding the volume and power buttons.

Leave your pick under the left edge of the glass near the top of the device to prevent re-adhesion.

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

• A heated tool such as a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used.
• Careful not to overheat, as display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.

• Apply a suction cup to the right edge of the phone, as close to center as possible.
• 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 insert underneath the back cover.

Insert a pick into the gap and slide it towards the bottom edge of the phone, separating the back cover's adhesive.

• Position the pick under the right edge of the glass near the bottom of the device to prevent resealing.

Insert a pick under the right edge of the back cover.

• Pick should be near the center and slide towards the top of the device.
• The adhesive may release at the bottom, leaving three picks. Remove these from the bottom edge as they won't reseat correctly later.

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

Be careful not to damage the curved glass near the corners when handling the back cover.

• Thin plastic pick – Insert it from right edge of device, curving around top right corner.
• Continue slicing along top edge with pick until back cover adhesive is fully separated.
• If slicing becomes difficult, stop and reapply heat before continuing to avoid further damage.

Slowly lift the back cover to prevent damage.

• Use opening picks to cut through any remaining adhesive.
• Remove the back cover.

Do not seal the device until you have tested all functions by powering on your phone and verifying its operation.

• Use tweezers or your fingers to remove any remaining adhesive chunks. Apply heat if necessary for easier separation.
• If using Samsung custom-cut adhesives, refer to a separate guide for instructions.
• If using double-sided tape, refer to a separate guide for instructions.

Careful not to dislodge small surface-mounted components when removing connector.

• Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging coil connector.

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

Reconnect the wireless charging coil connector first during reassembly, then firmly press the coil into place to ensure proper adhesion.

Remove the motherboard bracket using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

• Identify and separate the five 3.9 mm screws, noting their original locations.
• Keep track of each screw to ensure proper reinstallation in its original position.

Remove the motherboard bracket using a pair of tweezers.

• Disconnect the battery connector with a spudger.

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

Insert the point of a spudger or a pair of tweezers into the notch in the top left corner of the midframe.

• Pry up to release the clips holding it in place.
• Remove the loudspeaker and lower midframe.

Careful alignment is crucial when re-attaching press connectors to avoid pin bending and permanent damage.

• Use a spudger to gently pry up and disconnect the main and auxiliary flex cables from the daughterboard near the bottom of the device.
• To reconnect, align one side of the connector carefully and press down until it clicks into place; repeat on the other side. Avoid pressing the middle section.

Use a spudger to gently pry up and disconnect the main flex cable and auxiliary flex cable from the motherboard.

Remove the main and auxiliary flex cables by gently peeling them up.

Disconnect the left 5G antenna cable from the motherboard using a prying tool.

• Pry up the antenna cable connector carefully to avoid damaging it.
• Once disconnected, gently pull the cable out of its socket on the motherboard.

Disconnect the main display flex cable from the motherboard.

• Pry up the main display flex cable using a suitable tool.
• Release the connector to fully disconnect the cable.

Bend the display and left 5G antenna flex cables outward to clear the motherboard and battery.

Be gentle to avoid damaging the cables or their connections.

Remove the upper midframe using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

• Target the four screws with a length of 3.9 mm.

• Insert the point of a spudger into the notch on the right side of the upper midframe.
• Pry gently to release the clips holding it in place.
• Remove the upper midframe.

Disconnect the right 5G antenna flex cable from the motherboard.

• Pry up the cable connector.
• Bend the exposed end with a pair of tweezers to route it away from the motherboard.

Remove the side button flex cable by prying it up from the motherboard.

• Disconnect the cable.
• Bend the cable away from the motherboard.

Careful not to damage the flex cable.

• Pry up the front facing camera flex cable and disconnect it from the motherboard.
• Bend the flex cable out of the way to prevent damage during repair.

Disconnect the upper 5G antenna cable from the motherboard by prying it loose.

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

The module may be held in place with a small amount of adhesive.

• Remove the 5G antenna module from its location.
• During reassembly, reconnect the 5G antenna connector first, then firmly press the rest of the module into place to ensure proper adhesion.

Remove the motherboard and camera assembly using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

• Target the two 3.9mm screws on the bottom of the device.
• Gently turn the screws counterclockwise until they come loose.

Insert the point of a spudger into the bottom left corner of the motherboard assembly.

• Pry up gently to release it from the phone body.
• Remove the motherboard assembly.

• Ultrawide camera connector: pry up and remove.
• Disconnect the connector from the motherboard.

• Pry up the telephoto camera connector from the motherboard.
• Disconnect the connector completely.
• Repeat this process for the wide-angle camera connector.

• Flipped Motherboard: Turn the motherboard assembly upside down.
• Disconnect Sensor Cable: Carefully pry up and release the depth sensor connector from the motherboard.

Remove the rear facing camera module.

• If replacing individual cameras, separate and transfer existing cameras as needed.