Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Rear Cameras Replacement

Allow the Galaxy's battery to drain below 25% before starting this repair, as a charged lithium-ion battery may catch fire if damaged.

• Unplug all cables from your phone.
• Power off the device by holding the side key and volume down button and selecting Power off.

Cracked glass can pose a hazard; proceed with caution.

• Packing tape strips should be applied to the cracked area, covering it completely.
• A single strip of tape must go across the bottom edge for suction cup placement, ensuring it's not overlapping.
• Tape should only cover the glass, avoiding contact with the frame.

Consider wearing safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying debris during repair.

Improper use of a heat gun may damage the display and/or battery.

• Heat an iOpener for two minutes, then apply it to the bottom edge of the back cover.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer or heat gun, following proper usage guidelines carefully.

Separate the adhesive from the back cover using the provided picture for reference.

• Avoid inserting tools too far, as this can damage the camera lenses.
• Insert your tool near the cameras to minimize risk of damage.

Attach a suction handle to the bottom edge of the back cover, centered and as close to the edge as feasible.

Apply suction handle firmly until a gap appears between back cover and frame.

• Use fingers to secure phone or steady frame with free hand.
• Pick up phone carefully, as it may be hot.
• Insert opening pick into the formed gap.

Apply heat if the back cover feels stuck.

• Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.

• Insert the opening pick at the bottom right corner.
• Guide it along the right edge, moving upwards to loosen the adhesive.

Insert the pick a few millimeters near the cameras, being careful not to damage them.

• Slide the pick around the top right corner, then along the top edge to loosen the adhesive.

• Insert an opening pick at the top-left corner of the device.
• Work the pick down along the left edge, using it to loosen the adhesive.

Use a suction handle to lift and remove the back cover.

If stuck, revisit with an opening pick around the perimeter to release adhesive.

• Power on your phone and test functions before sealing.

Ensure complete power-down before continuing work.

• Inspect rear cameras for smudges, wiping with a clean, lint-free cloth if necessary.

Apply replacement adhesive to the frame or back cover. Match cutouts and contours to determine best alignment.

Insert the pointed end of the spudger under the wireless charging coil press connector and gently pry it loose.

Keep track of each screw to avoid damaging your phone.

• Remove six 3.5mm-long screws holding the wireless charging coil in place.
• Next, remove eight 3.5mm-long screws securing the loudspeaker assembly.

Make sure to store each screw separately for reassembly.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger between the loudspeaker and its mount, gently prying up the left side.

• Lift the loudspeaker slightly until it releases from its clip.

During reassembly, press firmly but evenly around the perimeter to avoid damaging the speaker's clips.

Hold the wireless charging and loudspeaker assembly securely with both hands.

• Gently pull the assembly away from its mounting points.

Pry at the correct location, marked by a gold arrow, to avoid damaging the board's surface-mounted components.

• Locate the gold arrow indicating the press connector's proper location.
• Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

Use the spudger point to gently pry the earpiece speaker press connector loose at the upper right corner of the motherboard.

Remove the earpiece speaker using a Phillips screwdriver.

• The screws are 6 in total, and each is 3.5 mm long.
• Loosen all screws first, then completely remove them.

Careful not to touch or damage the cameras.

• Lift the earpiece speaker by the center of the bottom edge using a spudger until it unclips.
• Remove the speaker from its clips.
• During reassembly, press the speaker firmly around its perimeter to engage the clips.

• Use a spudger's point to pry up and release the three press connectors at the motherboard's bottom edge.
• Optional: Disconnect and remove other cable ends from the phone's bottom for improved access.

Ensure both cable ends are reconnected during reassembly if removed.

Use the point of a spudger to gently pry up and release the selfie camera press connector.

Remove the 3.5 mm long screw using a Phillips screwdriver.

Risk of damage if motherboard handled incorrectly.

• Grip motherboard only by edges, avoiding cameras and surface-mounted components.
• Lift top edge and remove motherboard, ensuring cables are not snagged.
• During reassembly, secure or reposition cables as necessary when installing motherboard.

Do not press the motherboard against your work surface while working on the cameras.

• Hold the motherboard slightly above your work surface during camera repairs.
• Be gentle when handling the cameras to avoid scratching or smudging their surface.

Use a spudger to carefully pry up and release the ultrawide camera top press connector.

• Once disconnected, gently remove the ultrawide camera.

• Remove the wide-angle camera first due to its slotted alignment with the telephoto camera.
• Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the wide-angle camera press connector.
• Remove the wide-angle camera.
• During reassembly, ensure the pegs on the wide-angle camera fit into their corresponding cutouts on the telephoto camera.

Use a spudger to carefully pry up the telephoto camera press connector.

• Continue prying until the connector comes free.
• Remove the telephoto camera from its housing.

Locate and identify the three rear camera components in need of replacement.