Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Rear Cameras Replacement

Make sure the battery is below 25% charge to avoid risk of accidental damage.

• Power down the phone completely by pressing and holding the pwr button.
• Disconnect all charging cables from the phone.

Locate the mild adhesive securing the back cover.

• Use an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
• Alternately, you can use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to heat the cover.

Position the suction handle along the lower edge of the back cover, as close to the edge as feasible.

Apply steady pressure to the suction handle.

• A gap should form between the cover and frame.
• Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.

Use the provided picture for reference when removing the back cover.

• Separate the left edge adhesive by inserting a tool up to 3mm only.
• Repeat on the right edge, being careful not to damage the wireless charging coil and interconnect cable.

Apply additional heat if the adhesive is stubborn, then reattempt separation.

• Run your opening pick along the device's bottom edge to further detach the back cover's adhesive.

Slide your pick along the entire perimeter of the back cover, separating all remaining adhesive.

Be cautious not to insert the pick too far under the long left edge or right edge.

Remove the back cover.

• If encountering issues, inspect the perimeter for residual adhesive and utilize an opening pick to dislodge it.
• During reassembly:
• Note: Power on your phone to test all functions before sealing.

• Power down the phone completely to prevent damage before continuing work.

• Inspect and clean the rear cameras with a lint-free cloth, if necessary.

Apply replacement back cover adhesive to either the frame or the back cover. Refer to the relevant guide based on adhesive placement (either on the back cover or the frame).

Prying on the connector may damage it.

• Insert a spudger or an opening pick at the top edge of the wireless charging assembly press connector to pry it loose.
• If needed, use an opening pick for better leverage under the connector.

Label and set aside each screw as you remove it for easy reinstallation.

• Remove the eleven screws using a Phillips screwdriver with a length of 2.8 mm.

Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker together as one assembly to avoid damage.

• Use angled tweezers to pry up and unclip the loudspeaker at its left edge notch.
• Reassembly: Press down firmly around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to engage its clips.

Use both hands to carefully lift and remove the wireless charging and loudspeaker assembly.

Prying at the wrong location can damage the fragile surface-mounted components.

• Locate the gold arrow on the board to ensure correct prying position.
• Use a spudger's point to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the earpiece speaker press connector.

Remove the earpiece speaker with a Phillips screwdriver.

• Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 2.8 mm screws

• Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully pry up the earpiece speaker from its bottom edge.
• During reassembly, press down firmly around the perimeter of the earpiece speaker to engage its clips.

Remove the earpiece speaker by lifting it from its position.

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and release the screen, USB-C, and interconnect cable press connectors.

• Disconnect all three connectors from the logic board.

• Insert the point of the spudger into the connector and gently pry it away from its socket.
• Repeat this process for both the 5G mmWave antenna and front camera press connectors.

Remove the rear camera screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

• The screws are 2.8 mm long.
• Two screws need to be removed in total.

Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the top edge of the logic board.

• Grip the edges with your fingers and carefully lift it out, ensuring no cable snagging.
• Avoid gripping the rear cameras to prevent damage or smudging.
• During reassembly, secure cables away from the logic board using a spudger to avoid trapping.

Support the logic board with one hand.

Avoid touching the board to the work surface as it may damage fragile components.

• Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the rear camera press connectors.

Remove the rear cameras from the logic board.

• Determine which cameras are being replaced, one or both.
• During reassembly, inspect your replacement part and compare it to the original.
• Remove any protective covers, plastic liners, or adhesive backings as necessary.

Work carefully to avoid damaging delicate surfaces.

• Use the flat end of a spudger to gently scrape off large chunks of thermal paste.
• Avoid applying excessive pressure, as this can damage the logic board or vapor chamber.
• You don't need to remove every last bit of thermal paste.

Do not clean the logic board with alcohol in this step.

• Apply one or two drops of isopropyl alcohol (concentration >90%) to a cotton swab.
• Clean the frame only, avoiding direct contact with the phone and screen.
• Use the cotton swab to remove remaining thermal paste from the vapor chamber, reapplying alcohol as needed.

Avoid touching the fragile film on the bottom of the logic board.

• Apply a small bead of thermal paste, about the size of a grain of rice, to the center of the black film.