Samsung Galaxy S9 Rear Camera Bezel With Fingerprint Sensor Replacement

Switch off your phone before proceeding.

• Apply a heated iOpener to a long edge of the phone for at least two minutes to loosen the adhesive beneath the rear glass.
• You may need to reheat and reapply multiple times during removal.

Follow the iOpener instructions to avoid overheating, as the AMOLED display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.

Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate if needed; be cautious not to overheat the phone.

Be careful not to damage the fingerprint sensor flex cable when cutting the adhesive.

• Cut through the thick portions of adhesive as shown in the image.
• Slice through the thin areas of adhesive carefully, following the marked sections.

If rear glass is cracked, strong tape or superglue may be needed for suction cup adhesion.

• Press a suction cup onto the back cover and lift its bottom edge, opening a small gap between the cover and frame.
• Apply heat if necessary to soften adhesive, repeating as it cools quickly.

Insert an opening pick into the created gap and slide it to the bottom right corner.

• Repeat for the bottom left corner with a second opening pick.
• Insert a third opening pick at the top edge to prevent resealing during removal.

Insert only the tip of the opening pick at the bottom left corner.

• Slide the pick along the side towards the top.
• Pivot the pick around the top corner, securing it in place to prevent adhesive resealing.

Insert the opening pick from the bottom right into the side, moving towards the top.

Apply additional heat if the adhesive becomes difficult to cut, as it may break if not fully softened.

• Continue along the edge and around the corner, cutting the remaining adhesive at the top of the phone.
• Stop before completely opening the phone; the fingerprint sensor cable remains connected to the motherboard.

Use the edge of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the fingerprint sensor flex cable.

• Lift the side of the rear glass near the volume button.
• Pry up the fingerprint sensor flex cable using a spudger.

Remove the rear glass.

• When reassembling, refer to the guide for replacing adhesive and reinstalling the rear glass.
• To transfer the rear camera bezel, including the fingerprint sensor, follow this separate guide.

Careful not to overheat the phone.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the rear camera lens cover for at least two minutes.
• If necessary, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to assist with adhesive removal under the rear camera bezel.

Insert an opening pick into the gap between the top edge of the bezel and the rear glass.

• If needed, use a playing card to cut the adhesive instead.
• Use the opening pick to carefully cut the adhesive under the upper part of the bezel.

Insert the opening pick under the right side of the rear camera bezel.

• Slide the opening pick along the bezel to cut the adhesive.
• Twist the opening pick sideways to pry up the rear camera bezel, including the fingerprint sensor.

Remove the rear camera bezel, including the fingerprint sensor, using tweezers.

• For a clean install: remove any remaining adhesive from the bezel with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
• Apply new adhesive according to the Galaxy S adhesive guide for rear camera bezel and glass.