Samsung Galaxy S5 Active Rear-Facing Camera Replacement

Avoid damaging the camera lens — risk of scratching.

• Insert a fingernail or plastic opening tool into the divot at the top of the rear-facing camera.
• Gently pry and twist to remove the flexible rear cover from the back of the phone.

Locate the recess at the bottom right corner of the battery.

• Pry open the battery using a fingernail or plastic opening tool, lifting it upwards.
• Gently pull the battery away from the phone to remove it completely.

Remove the SIM card by hand.

Ensure all removable components, including battery, SIM card, and MicroSD card, are removed to prevent damage from heat.

• Read the heat gun manual for safety procedures to avoid harm to yourself or the device.
• Hold the heat gun approximately 2-3 inches away from the phone and apply heat to loosen display adhesive.

Insert guitar pick into gap between display and phone case, starting at top-left corner.

Prying the display can damage the delicate metal connector at the bottom.

• Insert a pick near the top edge of the phone as shown in the diagram.
• Pry the display downwards around the edge, being careful not to apply too much pressure.

If you encounter resistance, stop prying and reapply heat before continuing.

Sliding a pick through the phone, use it to gently pry the display's sides and bottom.

Stop immediately if you encounter resistance; reapply heat before continuing with the pick.

• Lift the screen slightly using a guitar pick.
• You may also choose to remove the home button.

Slightly lift the upper end of the display assembly.

Do not remove it entirely yet — connector is still attached.

• When reusing the home button flex cable, handle it carefully to avoid severing from the home button.
• Note: Adhesive may cause the cable to rip apart; if so, fingerprint scanner will be disabled.

Careful handling is required when working with internal components.

• Lift the front panel assembly cable connector using a guitar pick, pinching it straight up off its socket on the motherboard.
• After disconnecting the cable, carefully pull out the front panel assembly.

Remove all Phillips #0 screws with a Phillips 0 screwdriver.

Locate the battery compartment at the back of your phone and gently push it upwards.

• The compartment is typically where the battery is housed, and will have a distinctive grey finish.
• Apply gentle pressure to pop the compartment out.

Verify that you have separated the unit into two distinct components.

• Proceed with the section containing the motherboard.
• Discard or set aside the secondary component for future reference or disposal.

Disconnect the rear-facing camera from the motherboard using a plastic opening tool or your finger.

Gently grasp the rear-facing camera and carefully lift it off the motherboard.