Samsung Galaxy S6 Front Facing Camera Replacement

Avoid pressing too hard, as this could damage the SIM card tray.

• Insert a paper clip or SIM eject tool into the hole in the SIM card slot on the power button side of the phone.
• Gently press to eject the SIM card tray.

Locate and eject the SIM card tray.

Avoid contamination of the iOpener with debris from a dirty microwave.

• Clean the bottom of the microwave before proceeding to ensure a clean work area.
• Place the iOpener centrally in the microwave oven.
• For carousel microwaves: Ensure the turntable spins freely, preventing iOpener overheating and potential damage.

Overheating may cause the iOpener to burst.

• Heat the iOpener in the microwave for thirty seconds.
• Reheat as needed during the repair: additional thirty seconds at a time.
• Avoid overheating above 100°C (212°F).
• Do not touch the iOpener if it appears swollen, risk of bursting.
• If still warm, continue using and let cool down further before reheating.

Use oven mitts or a heat-resistant glove when handling the extremely hot iOpener after microwave heating.

• Hold the iOpener by one of the flat ends to avoid contact with its very hot center.
• Remove the iOpener from the microwave and allow it to cool slightly before touching or handling.

Heat an iOpener using boiling water if no microwave is available.

• Fill a pot or pan with enough water to fully submerge an iOpener.
• Heat the water to a boil, then turn off the heat.
• Submerge an iOpener in the hot water for 2-3 minutes.
• Use tongs to extract and dry thoroughly with a towel.

Be cautious when handling the very hot iOpener, gripping only by the end tabs.

Opening your phone will compromise its waterproof seals.

• Have replacement adhesive ready before proceeding.
• Alternatively, carefully avoid liquid exposure if reassembling without replacement.

If glass is shattered, cover the panel with packing tape to hold it together during removal.

• Lay the heated iOpener over the rear panel for two minutes to loosen edge adhesive.
• Reheat and reapply as needed until the phone warms sufficiently.

To avoid overheating, follow the iOpener instructions or use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate carefully:

• Shift the iOpener to heat remaining sections for two minutes at a time.
• Avoid overheat damage to OLED display and internal battery.

Apply a suction cup near the bottom edge of the rear glass.

• Lift on the suction cup to create a small gap underneath the rear glass.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap.
• Optional: Add a few drops of isopropyl alcohol into the gap for weakened adhesive.

Insert a pick along the bottom edge of the phone and slide it to cut through the adhesive.

• Leave the pick in place for the next step if necessary.
• Grab another pick for assistance.

Re-heat the rear glass as needed, or the glue may cool and harden.

Apply heat and a cutting tool to separate the glass on the other three edges.

• Leaving an opening pick in place along each edge will help prevent the adhesive from sealing again.

Use a credit card or guitar pick to gently pry off any leftover glue.

• Remove the rear glass panel from the device.

Remove any remaining adhesive from the phone's chassis using tweezers.

Use high concentration isopropyl alcohol (at least 90%) and a lint-free cloth to clean adhesion areas; swipe in one direction only.

• Peel the adhesive backing off of the new rear glass.
• Lining up one edge, firmly press the glass onto the phone chassis.

Remove thirteen 3.5mm Phillips #00 screws from the phone's midframe.

Ensure the SIM card tray is ejected.

• Firmly grasp the midframe assembly.
• Lift up on the midframe while pushing down on the battery to separate.
• Avoid snagging on the audio jack or charging port.

To avoid damaging the headphone jack, remove the top of the midframe first, then push down to disengage.

• Be careful not to insert the pick between the glass and display.

If separation is difficult, heat the display adhesive with an iOpener at the edges of the display.

Lift the midframe assembly upwards to detach it from the rest of the phone.

Disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard using a flat ended spudger.

• Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up the front-facing camera.
• Disconnect the front-facing camera from the motherboard.
• Remove the front-facing camera.