Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Front Camera Replacement

A charged lithium-ion battery can be a safety hazard.

• Allow your phone's battery to drain below 25% before proceeding.

If the battery is swollen, take necessary precautions.

• Disconnect any cables from your phone.
• Press and hold the side key and volume down button, then select "Power off" to shut down your phone.

Be cautious when using heat tools, as they can cause damage to the display and internal battery.

• Apply an iOpener for two minutes to the right edge of the back cover.
• A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may be used as alternatives.

Avoid overheating, as this can cause irreparable damage.

Apply a suction handle near the center of the right edge.

• Pull up with strong, steady force on the suction handle to create a gap.
• If necessary, apply more heat and follow iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.
• Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Insert a pick into the bottom right corner.

• Slide the pick back and forth along the right edge to loosen the adhesive.
• Leave the pick inserted near the bottom right corner to prevent resealing.

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

Insert a second pick at the bottom right corner.

• Rotate the second pick around the bottom right corner.
• The goal is to separate the adhesive.

Insert the opening pick into the bottom left corner and slide it across to separate the adhesive.

• Leave the pick in place at the bottom left corner to maintain separation of the adhesive layers.

Be cautious when handling heat sources.

• Place a iOpener on the left edge of the back cover and apply heat for exactly 2 minutes.

Insert the opening pick at the bottom left corner and rotate it to break the seal.

• Insert a third opening pick into the bottom left corner.
• Skip sliding it up yet, this tool will be used as a "anchor" instead.

Leave the opening pick in place to prevent re-adhesion.

Apply iOpener to top edge of back cover for 2 minutes, allowing adhesive to soften.

• Insert a fourth opening pick into the top left corner.
• Rotate the opening pick around the top left corner to loosen the adhesive.

• Insert a pick into the top right corner and slide it towards the edge to separate the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place at the top right corner to keep the adhesive from re-sealing.

There's a remaining patch of adhesive directly under the flash.

• Be careful not to damage the rear cameras, which are at risk if pushed against with an opening pick.

• Line up the tip of an opening pick with the flash cutout.
• Slide the opening pick under the top of the back cover until it starts to snag on the adhesive.
• You should see the opening pick through the flash cutout.
• Keep sliding the pick toward the bottom of the phone until you feel the adhesive completely separate from the back cover.

Remove the back cover from the frame.

• If the cover is stuck, use an opening pick to slide around the perimeter and separate it completely.

Power on your phone and test functions before reassembly.

Ensure your phone is fully powered down before proceeding.

• Remove adhesive chunks with tweezers or fingers.
• If needed, apply heat and 90%+ isopropyl alcohol to aid removal.

For custom-cut adhesives, follow the separate guide.

For double-sided tape, refer to its dedicated guide.

Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging coil press connector from the motherboard.

• To re-attach, carefully align the connector and press down on one side until it clicks into place.
• Repeat on the other side. Pressing in the middle can cause damage.

Misaligned connectors may bend pins causing permanent damage.

Use the point of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the NFC antenna press connector.

• Remove the six Phillips screws securing the wireless charging coil.
• Remove the seven Phillips screws securing the loudspeaker.

Insert the point of the spudger into the notch at the top left corner of the loudspeaker.

• Pry gently upwards to unclip the loudspeaker from the frame.

• Lift the loudspeaker away from the frame using your fingers.
• Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker from the frame.
• During reassembly, press around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to clip it to the frame.

Use the tip of a spudger to carefully lift the battery press connector.

• Pry upwards gently, using the pointed end of the spudger.
• The connector should come loose; remove it from its socket.

Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and release the earpiece speaker press connector.

Remove the earpiece speaker using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Identify and locate the five screws with a length of 3.5 mm.
• Turn the screws counterclockwise to remove them.

Insert the flat end of your spudger between the bottom edge of the earpiece speaker and the silver shield on the motherboard.

Do not insert the spudger anywhere else, as this may dislodge fragile surface-mounted components.

• Twist the spudger to unclip the earpiece speaker from the frame.
• Remove the earpiece speaker entirely.

During reassembly: Insert the top end of the earpiece speaker into the frame first, then press down and clip it back in place.

• Pry the front camera press connector loose by inserting a flat end of your spudger into the gap between the motherboard and the right edge.

Fragile surface-mounted components are nearby; be cautious not to dislodge them from the board.

• Pry up the antenna press connector and disconnect it.

Adhesive can be very stubborn; work slowly and increase heat application time if the camera resists removal.

• Preheat the front camera with a hair dryer or heat gun for 90 seconds to loosen adhesive.
• Gently separate the circuit board from the camera housing while avoiding damage.

Hold the spudger firmly and insert the flat end into the camera's recess.

• Pry gently until the camera loosens from its position.
• If stuck, use the pointed end of the spudger to carefully scrape away surrounding epoxy.
• Remove the front camera from the frame.