Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Rear Camera Replacement

Do not handle your phone with bare hands as it will be extremely hot.

• Use a blow dryer to carefully heat the adhesive on the screen until it is completely melted.

Your phone may lose water resistance after repair.

• Insert a metal spudger between the screen and frame to start prying them apart.
• Using multiple metal spudgers can help loosen the screen from its adhesive on the frame.

• Slide a metal spudger around the phone, ensuring it reaches all areas.

Using a blow dryer may facilitate easier insertion of the metal spudger.

Hold the screen securely in both hands.

• Lift the screen upwards slowly, taking care to avoid any obstructions.
• When finished, wash your hands thoroughly with hot water and soap.

Remove a single screw with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

Remove the small plastic cover using tweezers.

Remove the small plastic cover using a pair of tweezers.

• Remove the eleven screws indicated in the photo using a Phillips head #000.

Disconnect the marked components from the motherboard using tweezers.

Remove the middle button and its associated connector from the motherboard using a pair of tweezers.

Use a metal spudger to carefully remove the mid frame and battery from the motherboard.

Remove the battery from the midframe using a spudger.

• For replacing the battery and reapplying adhesive, refer to our comprehensive installation guide.

Disconnect the front camera using tweezers.

The connector will release with an audible snap, similar to detaching a LEGO piece.