Samsung Galaxy S25 Rear Cameras Replacement

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

• Unplug all cables from your phone.
• Power down your device: Press and hold the side key and volume down button, then select "Power off".

Glass shards can cause injury or complicate disassembly.

• Apply packing tape to cracked back glass, covering it completely to contain the glass.
• A single strip of tape should span the bottom edge, large enough for a suction cup to fit on.

Do not apply tape to the frame. Consider wearing safety glasses during the repair.

Careful heating is required to avoid damaging the display and battery.

• Apply an iOpener to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes, or use a hair dryer/heat gun (follow safe usage guidelines).
• Once warmed, separate the adhesive by gently prying up the back cover from the frame.

Avoid damaging camera components by inserting tools carefully.

• Note the adhesive pattern around the device's frame for separation reference.
• Insert tools only slightly under the back cover, near the cameras.

Position the suction handle near the bottom edge of the back cover, as close to the edge as possible.

Hold the phone steady with one hand, keeping fingers on the back of the device.

• Pull up on the suction handle until a gap forms between the back cover and frame.
• Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.

Be careful, as your phone may be hot to the touch.

Apply heat if the back cover is stuck during separation.

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

• Insert the opening pick at the lower right corner of the device.
• Work the pick along the right edge, gently prying away from the adhesive.

• Insert the pick about 2-3mm into the gap, near the cameras.
• Guide the pick around the top right corner and along the top edge to loosen the adhesive.

Insert an opening pick at the top left corner, then slide it down the left edge.

• Continue moving the pick along the edge until the adhesive separates.

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

• If the cover still feels stuck, reapply an opening pick along the perimeter to separate remaining adhesive.

Power on your phone and test all functions before sealing it up; power down completely afterwards.

• Check rear cameras for smudges and wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth if necessary.
• Apply replacement back cover adhesive to either the frame or back cover; use cutouts and contours for best alignment.

Use the point of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the wireless charging coil press connector.

Keep track of each screw to avoid damaging your phone.

• Remove 13 screws using a Phillips screwdriver:
• 6 x 3.5 mm screws for the wireless charging coil
• 7 x 3.5 mm screws for the loudspeaker

Ensure each screw is replaced in its original position.

Use the point of a spudger to carefully pry up and lift the left side of the loudspeaker, dislodging it from its clips.

• Press firmly around the perimeter of the loudspeaker during reassembly, engaging its clips securely.

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

• Pull downwards carefully, keeping a firm grip on the assembly.

Prying at the wrong location risks damaging the fragile surface-mounted components.

• Locate the gold arrow on the board indicating the correct prying spot.
• Use a spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

Locate the earpiece speaker press connector, situated at the top right corner of the motherboard, and use the pointed end of a spudger to gently pry it up and disengage from its socket.

Remove the earpiece speaker screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

• The screws are 3.5 mm long and there are five of them.

Use a spudger to lift the earpiece speaker from the center of the bottom edge until it unclips.

Avoid touching the cameras and be careful not to press on any surface-mounted components.

• Remove the earpiece speaker.
• During reassembly, press firmly around the perimeter of the speaker to engage its clips.

Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect three press connectors:

• The interconnect and screen cable from the motherboard's bottom edge.
• You may also disconnect the other ends of these cables for easier access, if desired.

Reconnect both cable ends during reassembly, if removed.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully release the selfie camera and press connectors.

• Remove the rear camera screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
• The screws are each 3.5mm long.

Hold the motherboard by its edges only.

• Lift the top edge and remove it carefully.
• Avoid snagging cables during removal.

Be cautious with connectors and surface-mounted components to prevent damage.

During reassembly, manage cables by holding them out of the way or repositioning as needed.

Avoid pressing the motherboard firmly against your work surface — risk of damaging delicate components.

• Flip the motherboard over and suspend it above your work surface using both hands.
• Beware of touching or smudging the exposed camera lenses, which are fragile.

• Remove cameras from top to bottom due to interlocking design.
• Pry up and disconnect the ultrawide camera using a spudger point.
• Remove the ultrawide camera.

Note that during reassembly, ensure correct placement of ultrawide camera pegs into motherboard cutouts.

Use the tip of a spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the wide-angle camera middle connector.

• Once disconnected, remove the wide-angle camera.

Use a spudger to gently pry up and disconnect the telephoto camera press connector.

• Remove the telephoto camera.
• During reassembly, ensure all cameras are properly aligned, with minimal wiggle room. Reference the provided photo for accurate placement.

The original rear camera assembly has been removed, leaving only the new ones to be installed.