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Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Front Facing Camera Replacement

Replacing components in a waterproof device like the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active can compromise its water-resistance.

  • Repair this issue by replacing the front facing camera.

Step 1 | Rear Case

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Use a plastic opening tool or your fingernail to pry in the divot to the left of the rear-facing camera.

  • Lift the rear case by the corner nearest the divot.
  • Remove it from the phone completely.

Step 2 | Battery

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Insert a plastic opening tool into the notch of the battery compartment.

  • Lift the battery upward to remove it.

Step 3 | MicroSD Card

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  • Press the microSD card gently with a plastic opening tool or your finger until you hear a click.
  • Release the card, allowing it to eject from its slot.
  • Remove the microSD card from the device.

Step 4 | SIM Card

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  • Press the SIM card further into its slot using a plastic opening tool or your fingernail.
  • Hold until you hear a click, then release the card.
  • The SIM card should pop out of its slot. Remove it immediately.

Step 5 | Midframe

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Insert the tip of a spudger into the corner and gently pry out each metallic pad.

  • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the 12 screws connecting the midframe to the device.

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Use the plastic opening tool to pry around the entire edge of the midframe, releasing it from the front case.

Step 7 | Front Facing Camera

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Remove the black cover using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  • The cover is secured by one 0.3mm screw

Step 8

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Remove the black camera backing using a pair of precision tweezers.

Step 9

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  • Disconnect the blue press-fit connector with a spudger using gentle force.
  • Lift the front-facing camera from the device.
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