Samsung Galaxy J7 Front Facing Camera Replacement

Written By: Justin Thompson
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Samsung Galaxy J7 Front Facing Camera Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

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    • Locate the Tab: Find the tab at the top left corner of the back cover. (highlighted by red square)

    • Insert the tool: Use a fingernail or a plastic opening tool to lift the tab gently

    • Pry open the cover: Carefully work around the edges to remove the back cover completely

    • Tip: If cover is stuck do not force it open use a plastic opening tool to avoid scratching

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    • Using the Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the ten 4.2 mm screws around the edge of the midframe.

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    • Lift up the back of the device with the iFixit opening tool and disconnect it from the front.

    • If the back panel is difficult to remove, gently heat the edges using a hair dryer or heat gun to soften the adhesive.

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    • Remove single screw from back of device. This is the only screw that must be removed to take off this piece.

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    • Make sure to pull up all of these parts in order to properly take off the next piece.

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    • Pull the blue/green piece away from the black piece. They should not need any force to be removed. The next step will deal with using the green/blue piece from the second picture.

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    • Flip over the piece (180 degrees). Remove the boxed out piece. This is the front facing camera.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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