Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Front-Facing Camera Replacement

Insert the SIM card ejector tool or an unfolded paperclip into the small hole on the left side of the top edge.

• Press gently to avoid damaging the phone's mechanism.

• Eject the SIM tray.
• Remove the SIM card from the device.

Orient the SIM card with gold contacts facing up and the notch at bottom right for reinsertion.

• Press the SIM card gently into the slot to reinsert it.

Removing the back cover will breach its waterproof seals, so have replacement adhesive ready or protect the device from liquids during reassembly.

• Use a TR6 Torx Security Screwdriver to remove four black 3mm screws on the outside edges, which secure the rubber bumpers in place.
• Take off the rubber bumpers from the top and bottom edges of the device.

Use a heat gun or alternative heating tool (iFixit iOpener, hair dryer, hot plate) to lightly heat back edges for 1 minute.

Avoid overheating, which can damage the OLED display, battery, and other internal parts.

Be cautious when handling a hot metal frame with these heating tools.

Insert the Jimmy tool under the edge of the back cover.

A suction handle may not provide a secure grip due to the texture of the back cover.

• Insert an opening pick into the seam to prevent closure in case the Jimmy tool slips or is removed accidentally.
• Slowly cut around the top section, avoiding cables for fingerprint sensor and camera. Be cautious not to damage these components.
• Slide the Jimmy tool down the sides, gently separating the adhesive.

Use a opening pick to cut through any remaining adhesive.

• If using replacement strips, remove remaining adhesive with a Jimmy tool.
• Open back cover slightly to expose fingerprint sensor flex cable connector.
• (Avoid damaging the cable by pulling gently.)

The fingerprint sensor cable is located near the front-facing camera. Pull the back cover off carefully to avoid tearing it.

Slowly flip the cover over and set it down on top of the device.

• Disconnect the fingerprint flex cable using the flat end of a spudger.
• Remove the back cover.

When reassembling, align the fingerprint sensor cable with its socket and gently press straight down to snap it in place.

• Remove 11 3.5 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
• Next, remove 2 2mm screws using the same Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Use a flat-end spudger to carefully remove the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly.

• Disconnect the front-facing camera flex cable from the motherboard with the flat end of a spudger.
• Lift the camera gently from its slot using tweezers.