Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement - Samsung Galaxy S21+

Step 1 | Heat the back cover

Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the back cover for at least three minutes.

The iOpener should loosen the adhesive underneath.

Be careful not to overheat the phone - heat damage can affect the display and internal battery.

Step 2 | Insert an opening pick

Secure a suction handle to the back cover, near the edge, for optimal grip.

Cracked back covers may require strong tape or superglue assistance to secure the suction handle.

Lift the back cover with the suction handle, creating a small gap between it and the frame.
If a gap is difficult to achieve, apply more heat while following iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.

Insert an opening pick into the created gap and slide it towards the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 3 | Slice the adhesive

Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge.

Slide it to the bottom right, slicing the adhesive.
Leave both picks in place to prevent resealing.

Step 4 | Slice the adhesive

Reheat the iOpener for 2-3 minutes if the adhesive becomes hard to cut.

Insert a third opening pick at the bottom right corner of your phone.
Slide the opening pick along the right edge to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent resealing.

Step 5

When near the camera assembly, insert only the tip (~4-5 mm) of the opening pick.

Insert a fourth opening pick under the top right corner.
Slide the pick along the top edge to slice adhesive.

Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent resealing of adhesive.

Step 6

Insert a fifth opening pick underneath the bottom left corner.

Slide the opening pick along the left edge of the back cover to slice remaining adhesive.
Near the power button, insert only ~3-4 mm of the opening pick tip to avoid damaging the power and volume button flex cable.

Step 7 | Remove the back cover

Power on your phone before reassembly to test all functions.

Remove the back cover.
Power down your phone completely.
Use tweezers or fingers to remove adhesive chunks.
Clean residue with high concentration isopropyl alcohol (over 90%).
(Follow specific guides for Samsung custom-cut adhesives and double-sided tape.)

Step 8 | Slice the adhesive

A punctured or bent battery can leak chemicals or cause a thermal event.

Be cautious of the cable beneath the charging coil.
Work slowly and stop sliding the pick if it catches on the cable.
Insert an opening pick under the left bottom end of the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly.
Slide the pick along the bottom left edge to separate the assembly from the battery.

Step 9

Insert a pick under the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly's bottom end.

Slide the pick along the bottom, separating it from the loudspeaker.

Step 10 | Disconnect the charging coil

Disconnect the charging coil by inserting a spudger and prying the connector straight up from its socket.

Step 11 | Disconnect the NFC antenna

Use a spudger to pry the NFC antenna connector straight up from its socket.

Step 12 | Unfasten the NFC antenna & charging coil assembly screws

Remove the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly using a Phillips screwdriver.

There are five screws to remove, each with a length of 3.9 mm.

Step 13 | Remove the NFC antenna & charging coil assembly

Use tweezers or your fingers to gently pry off the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly.

Be cautious not to damage surrounding components.

Step 14 | Disconnect the battery cable

Disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up using a spudger.

Step 15 | Unfasten the earpiece speaker assembly screws

Remove the earpiece speaker assembly using a Phillips screwdriver.

There are seven screws; each is 3.9 mm long
They secure the earpiece speaker assembly

Step 16 | Disconnect the earpiece speaker

Use a spudger to pry the earpiece speaker cable connector straight up out of its socket.

Step 17 | Pry up the earpiece speaker assembly

Place a spudger under the lower left corner of the earpiece speaker assembly.

Pry the earpiece speaker assembly upwards using the spudger.

Step 18 | Remove the earpiece speaker assembly

Remove the earpiece speaker assembly using a pair of tweezers or your fingers.

During reassembly, apply new adhesive to cleaned areas as necessary.

Clean relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol ( >90% ).

Step 19 | Disconnect the front facing camera

Disconnect the front facing camera cable using a spudger, prying the connector straight up from its socket.

Step 20 | Loosen the front facing camera adhesive

Preparation of the Galaxy S21 Plus front facing camera removal.

The adhesive seal securing the front facing camera does not require replacement; however, minor clearance may be noticed if it is not replaced.

When handling heat sources, exercise caution to avoid overheating the phone and damaging the display or internal battery.

Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the screen at the front facing camera location for at least two minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath.

Alternatively, a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may be used; however, use these tools with care to prevent overheating.

Step 21 | Remove the front facing camera

Remove the front camera using tweezers.

During reassembly, clean affected areas with isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher) before applying new adhesive.
Clean and apply adhesive as needed to ensure proper camera placement and bonding.