In today's world taking pictures with our mobile phones is very important for many tasks. But if your phone's rear-facing camera is not working properly it can be really difficult. But now you don't need to worry! This step-by-step guide is prepared so that you can easily replace your Samsung Galaxy S20 Rear-Facing Camera Module.
However you have to remember replacing the rear-facing camera of this phone requires you to have the courage to open the motherboard. Anyway let's start this step-by-step guide for Samsung Galaxy S20 Rear-Facing Camera Module Replacement.
Step #1. Prepare Samsung Galaxy S20 Phone For Disassembling
- Although before starting your Samsung Galaxy S20 Rear-facing Camera Replacementyou have to follow some guidelines.
- Firstly you should check the battery charging before opting for the disassembling. The charging should be less than 25%. Otherwise you may suffer swelling of the battery or other related risks.
- Secondly choose a well-lit area where you can easily see and repair your phone properly. Also make sure the place is sufficiently ventilated but not the wind crossing area.
- Gather all the necessary tools that will disassemble and assemble the Samsung S20 phone.
Step #2. Switch Off Samsung Galaxy S20
However after acting on the proper precautions, you need to power off the phone.
- Press and hold the Side key
- And the volume down button on the side of the S20 phone.
- Choose Power off.
Step #3. Remove The SIM Card Tray
Now it's time to insert and eject the pin or a SIM card ejector.
- Use a SIM card eject tool pin or a straightened paper clip into the tiny hole on the SIM tray. You will find it near the top edge of your phone.
- Don't stress if you poke the ejector tool into the wrong hole. The microphone and ingress gasket are safe from any damage.
- Push down firmly to pop the tray out from the phone.
- Take out the SIM card tray from your phone.
- The SIM card will slide out of the tray smoothly.
Step #4. Give Heat To All Sides Of Samsung Galaxy S20
- For opening the rear cover of the S20 phone you have to give heat to the edges.
- Please preheat the heating tool if you are using a straightener or heating tray. Otherwise the best option is using a heat gun or a hair dryer.
- Please be sure not to give heat for more than two minutes on any side of the phone. Extreme and long-time heating can damage the screen or other internal components.
- After proper heating check the phone’s adhesive if it's melted enough to separate the rear cover.
Step #5. Place A Suction Cup
- Place a suction cup on the back of your phone near the middle of the bottom edge.
- If your screen is cracked cover it with clear packing tape to help the suction cup stick. Or use strong tape if needed. As a last resort you can glue the suction cup to the broken screen.
- Pull the suction cup firmly to create space between the back cover and the frame.
Step #6. Insert Opening Pick
- Now it's time to Insert an opening pick into the gap.
- You might need to repeat heating and using the suction cup a few times to get it right because the space is tight.
- If you struggle to create a gap heat the edge more and try again.
- Be gentle with the pick to avoid cracking the back cover glass.
Step #7. Move The Opening Pick
- After inserting the pick you have to move it.
- Firstly you will move it from the bottom edge to the left edge corner.
- Here you may have to leave the opening pick to prevent the sticking again.
- Then you can slide the opening pick to cut adhesive from all the edges.
- However during this process you may need to leave a couple of picks at some sports. It is not necessary.
- Apply heat again if you feel difficulty while cutting the adhesive and then try again.
- Because the glass on this edge is curved, you won't be able to insert the pick too far. Just having the tip under the edge is enough to continue.
- You might need to try multiple times to get it right because of a tight fit.
Step #8. Separate The Back Cover
- Now you can separate the back cover of theSamsung Galaxy S20.
- Hold the rear cover with your finger and thumb and open it like a book.
- And then separate it fully and keep it safely aside.
Step #9. Unscrew The Motherboard Bracket
- Use a small Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the five 4 mm-long screws that hold the motherboard bracket.
- Remember to keep track of each screw so you can put them back in the same place later on.
Step #10. Unclip The Motherboard Bracket
- It's time to unclip the motherboard bracket.
- Well here you have to use a pair of tweezers and pull up the bracket from the plastic middle frame.
- But be cautious don't try to separate it completely. The bracket is still attached to the charging coil.
Step #11. Peel The Wireless Charging Coil
- Certainly this is the time when you can safely peel the charging coil.
- Disconnect the wireless charging connector.
- Gently peel it and remove it from the S20’s battery and middle frame.
- Remove the charging coil completely.
- However you should know that there is no need to disconnect any connection when peeling the charging coil. Because the charging coil is attached to the spring connectors.
Step #12. Disconnect The Battery Connection
- This time you are going to disconnect the first connection of theSamsung Galaxy S20 phone.
- Use a spudger and pry it on the battery connection cable.
- Disconnect the battery connection cable.
- When disconnecting connectors like these make sure you don't accidentally move or damage the tiny surface-mounted components nearby.
Step #13. Unscrew The Lower Middle Frame
Now move toward the lower middle frame.
There are five screws.
However use the simple size #00 screwdriver and open 4mm long screws from the loudspeaker and lower middle frame.
Step #14. Remove The Loudspeaker
- Similarly insert the spudger under the loudspeaker at the top left corner from the middle frame.
- Here you should use the pointed spudger or a pair of tweezers.
- Remove the loudspeaker and lower middle frame.
Step #15. Disconnect The Connection From The Daughterboard
- Next is to use the prying tool to pry the main and auxiliary flex cables from the daughterboard.
- Now disconnect the main connection at the button of the phone set.
Step #16. Disconnect The main Flex Cable
- Disconnect the main and auxiliary flex cables from the motherboard.
- For prying up you will use a flat-tip spudger
Step #17. Keep A Side The Flex Cable
With gentle hands peel the auxiliary flex cables.
Hold them with a pair of tweezers and keep these flex cables aside.
Step #18. Disconnect the Main Display Cable
Well this is when you pry up the main display cable. Again use a spudger and disconnect the main display cable from the motherboard.
Step #19. Reposition And Peel The Main Display Cable.
- Be very careful so that you can avoid the damage.
- Gently peel the display flex cable. Now bend the display cable out from the battery and motherboard.
Step #20. Open Screws Of The Upper Middle Frame
- At this stage you will open the screws of the upper middle frame.
- Use a Simple Phillips screwdriver which size should be #00.
- There are four 4mm long screws that are holding the upper middle frame.
Step #21. Remove The Upper Middle Frame.
- Put the pointed tip of a spudger into the groove on the upper midframe's right side. Lift gently to undo the clips that hold it in place.
- Then remove the upper midframe.
Step #22. Disconnect The Side Button Cables
- Use a spudger to gently lift and disconnect the side button flex cable from the motherboard.
- Then carefully bend the cable away from the motherboard using a pair of tweezers.
Step #23. Detach The Front Facing Camera
With the help of a flat-tip spudger disconnect the front-facing camera from the motherboard.
Step #24. Detach The Front-Facing Sensor Array
- Detach the cable connected to the front-facing sensor array from the motherboard.
- Carefully reposition the cable to make room around the motherboard.
Step #25. Open The Motherboard Assembly
- However use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the motherboard and camera assembly.
- Take out the 4 mm-long screw.
- Remove the 3 mm-long screw.
Step #26. Separate The Motherboard Assembly
- After opening the screws it's time to pick a flat-tip spudger and insert it into the bottom left corner of the motherboard.
- Pry up to release the frame of the Samsung Galaxy S20 phone.
- And then remove the motherboard assembly.
Step #27. Detach and Remove the Camera Modules
- Employ the flat side of a spudger to gently lift and detach the connector of the ultrawide
camera from the motherboard.
- Extract the ultrawide camera module.
- Although lightly affixed to the frame of the other cameras with a small post, you should find it easy to remove by gently moving/shaking it.
- Now again use a spudger to lift and disconnect the telephoto and wide-angle camera connector from the motherboard.
- Proceed to eliminate the remaining rear-facing camera module.
- Now you are left with the motherboard and remove all the rear cameras.
Step #28. Check The New Replacement Rear Cameras
- Although you need to compare the new and original rear camera assembly.
- You may have to transfer more components and remaining parts for the new replacement assembly.
- Anyhow remove the remaining adhesive of the rear camera assembly socket.
Step #29. Install The New Rear-facing Camera
- When you feel satisfied removing all the remaining adhesive you can go for installing the new Samsung Galaxy S20 rear-facing camera.
- Connect the cable to an ultrawide camera module.
- Then connect the remaining tworear-facing camera modules.
- Make sure to secure the connection.
Step #30. Settle the Motherboard Assembly
- When you have connected all the rear camera modules and placed all the original parts, set the motherboard into the body of the phone.
- Secure screws on the motherboard one is 4 mm long and another one is 3 mm long using a simple #00 screwdriver.
Step #31. Connect The Front-Facing Sensor Array
- Now secure the press connector of the front-facing camera array.
- And then connect the front-facing camera.
- You can press the connection cables with the help of your thumb.
Step #32. Connect The Side Buttons
- Secure the connection to the side flex cable.
Step #33. Place the Upper Midframe
- However you can now put the upper midframe of the phone.
- Make sure to place it aligned and settle it perfectly on the crew holes.
- Fasten the screws of the upper midframe.
Step #34. Connect The Display Cables and Main Flex Cables
- Now carefully bend the display flex cable and secure its connection.
- Connect main and auxiliary flex cables.
- When putting back press connectors like this one, be sure to align them carefully.
- Press down gently on one side until it clicks in place, then do the same on the other side.
- Avoid pressing in the middle, as it could damage the pins if the connector is misaligned.
Step #35. Place The Loudspeaker And The Lower Midframe
- It's time to place the loudspeaker assembly correctly.
- Place the lower midframe.
- Fasten the screws.
Step #36. Connect The Battery Connector
At this stage you will connect the battery cable.
Step #37. Place The Wireless Charging Coil
- Make sure to tighten the screws on the motherboard bracket first.
- Check that the charging coil is aligned correctly.
- Then firmly press down on the rest of the coil to secure it in place.
Step #38. Place The Rear Cover
- Turn on your phone to check if it's working before you close it.
- Make sure it's completely off before you do anything else.
- Use tweezers or your fingers to pick off any sticky bits.
- If the sticky stuff is hard to remove warm it up using the heat gun for some time.
Step #39. Put The SIM Card Tray Back
- When putting the SIM card back in make sure it's facing the right way inside the tray.
- There is a slim rubber seal around the SIM tray that keeps water and dust out. If it is torn or not there get a new seal or replace the whole SIM tray to keep yourS20 phone safe from damage.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have reached the last words of the Samsung Galaxy S20 rear-facing camera module replacement guide. We hope that everything goes under planned conditions. Feel free to write us anything that want to share about your experience. We hope you enjoy your Samsung Galaxy S20’s rear-facing camera once again.!