Samsung Galaxy S20 Rear-Facing Camera Module Replacement

Insert a SIM card eject tool, battery release pin, or a straightened paperclip into the top hole on the SIM tray.

• If you inserted it incorrectly, into the lower hole, don't worry as the microphone and ingress gasket are safely located out of harm's way.
• Press firmly inwards to eject the tray.

Remove the SIM card tray.

A damaged or missing rubber gasket around the SIM tray can expose your phone's internal components to water and dust damage.

• When reinserting the SIM card, ensure it is properly aligned with the SIM tray.

Unplug your phone from power source and turn off the device.

Excessive heat can damage the display and internal battery, so exercise caution when using a heat source.

• Apply the iOpener to the back cover's bottom edge for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate at low heat setting to loosen adhesive.

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

• If your display is badly cracked, cover it with clear packing tape for better adhesion.
• Alternatively, use strong tape instead of the suction cup or superglue it directly onto the broken screen.

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

• Insert an opening pick into the gap.

Due to tight tolerances, you may need multiple attempts of reheating with the iOpener and reapplying the suction cup before succeeding.

If trouble persists, apply more heat and try again. Excessive force with the pick risks cracking the back cover glass.

Avoid cutting adhesive near the phone's curved edges, as this can crack the glass.

• Slide the pick back and forth along the bottom edge to slice through the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in the seam to prevent re-adhesion.

Apply a iOpener preheated to optimal temperature to the left edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Apply a suction cup to the left edge of the phone, as close to center as possible.

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

Tight tolerances may require multiple attempts to create a gap, which can be facilitated by applying heat and/or isopropyl alcohol (over 90% concentration).

• Apply moderate force with the pick; excessive force risks cracking the back cover glass.

Apply gentle pressure by tilting the pick downwards.

• Continue to insert the pick until the back cover's adhesive is fully separated.

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

Be cautious when sliding across the ridge in the volume and power button frame, as the glass cutout may crack more easily.

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

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.

Be careful not to overheat the phone — the display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.

• Attach a suction cup to the phone's back near the right edge.
• Pull the suction cup firmly until a gap forms between the back cover and frame.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap.

Tilt the opening pick downwards to ensure proper insertion under the back cover.

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

• Leave the pick under the glass near the top to prevent resealing.
• If other picks fall free, set them aside as you continue with care.
• The bottom edge will not reseal once this point is reached.

Apply a iOpener with heat 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 is prone to cracking.

• Slide a pick from the right edge around the top right corner.
• Continue slicing along the top edge to the top left corner, separating the adhesive completely.

If the pick becomes stuck, stop and reapply heat before resuming.

Remove the back cover by carefully lifting it and using opening picks to separate any remaining adhesive.

Power on your phone and test all functions before reassembling; ensure you power down completely before continuing.

• Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to remove any excess adhesive chunks.
• If necessary, apply heat to aid in separation.

For custom-cut adhesives, refer to the specific guide for reapplication instructions.

When using double-sided tape, consult the separate guide for proper application procedures.

Remove the Motherboard Bracket screws using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver.

• There are five 4 mm-long screws. Count and keep track of each one.
• Be sure to store them safely, so you can put each screw back in its original location.

Use tweezers to carefully lift and unclip the motherboard bracket from the midframe.

Do not remove the bracket completely yet — it is still attached to the wireless charging coil.

Locate and gently peel away the wireless charging coil.

• Remove the wireless charging coil.
• No connectors need be disconnected as the wireless charging coil is spring-contact connected.

During reassembly, refasten motherboard bracket screws first to align the wireless charging coil, then firmly press down on it to secure in place.

Be cautious when disconnecting connectors as nearby surface-mounted components may shift.

• Pry up the battery connector using a spudger.
• Ensure the surrounding surface-mounted components remain stable during disconnection.

Remove the loudspeaker and lower midframe with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

• Loosen five 4 mm-long screws.
• Remove the screws completely.

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

• The clips holding it in place should now be released.
• Next, remove the loudspeaker and lower midframe.

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

To re-attach press connectors, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Do not press down on the middle — risk of pin bend damage.

Disconnect the main and auxiliary flex cables from the motherboard using a spudger.

• Peel up the main flex cable and carefully lift it out.

• Next, carefully pull out the auxiliary flex cable.

Use a spudger to gently pry up the main display flex cable from the motherboard.

Peel up the display flex cable gently, bending it away from the motherboard and battery.

Remove the four 4mm-long screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Use a spudger to pry the upper midframe from its clips.

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

Disconnect the side button flex cable from the motherboard.

• Use a spudger to pry up and release the cable.
• Bend the exposed cable out of the way using a pair of tweezers.

Disconnect the front facing camera flex cable from the motherboard by prying it loose.

• Bend the exposed cable away from the motherboard to clear workspace.

Disconnect the front-facing sensor array cable from the motherboard.

• Be careful not to damage the cable or connector.

• Bend the cable out of the way of the motherboard.

• Remove the screws from the motherboard and camera assembly using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
• First, remove the 4 mm-long screw.
• Next, remove the 3 mm-long screw.

Insert the flat end of a spudger into the bottom left corner of the motherboard assembly. Pry up gently to release.

• Continue prying until the motherboard is free from the phone body.
• Remove the motherboard assembly.

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the ultrawide camera connector from the motherboard.

• Remove the ultrawide camera module.
• The module is lightly secured to other cameras' frame via a small post; gently wiggle it free.

Use a spudger to gently pry up and release the telephoto and wide-angle camera connector from its socket on the motherboard.

• Continue prying with the spudger until the connector comes free.
• Once released, carefully lift out the remaining rear facing camera module.