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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Prepare your phone for disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Prepare your phone for disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Allow your phone's battery to drain below 25%, as a charged lithium-ion battery is a potential safety hazard. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

    • Unplug any cables from your phone.

    • Hold the side key and the volume down button, then select "Power off" to turn off your phone.

  2. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Heat the right edge: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.

    • You may use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate instead, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.

  3. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Apply a suction handle to the back cover, as close to the center of the right edge as possible.

    • Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and the frame.

    • If you have trouble creating a gap, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive. Follow the iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap.

  4. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Separate the right adhesive: step 4, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Separate the right adhesive: step 4, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Separate the right adhesive: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the pick back and forth along the right edge to separate the adhesive.

    • Leave the pick inserted near the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  5. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Heat the bottom edge: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.

  6. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Separate the bottom adhesive: step 6, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Separate the bottom adhesive: step 6, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Separate the bottom adhesive: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Insert a second opening pick next to the first one, near the bottom of the right edge.

    • Rotate the opening pick around the bottom right corner to separate the adhesive.

  7. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.

    • Leave the pick inserted near the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  8. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Heat the left edge: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the back cover for two minutes.

  9. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: step 9, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: step 9, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Insert a third opening pick next to the second one, near the left side of the bottom edge.

    • Rotate the opening pick around the bottom left corner to separate the adhesive.

  10. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Slide your opening pick along the left edge to separate the adhesive, stopping before you reach the power button.

    • Do not insert the pick more than 4 mm to avoid damaging the antenna cable.

    • Leave the pick inserted near the power button to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  11. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Heat the top edge: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the back cover for two minutes.

  12. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Separate the top adhesive: step 12, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Separate the top adhesive: step 12, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Separate the top adhesive: step 12, image 3 of 3
    • Insert an opening pick in the gap at the top of the right edge.

    • Rotate the opening pick around the top right corner to separate the adhesive.

  13. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the pick along the top edge to separate the adhesive.

    • Do not insert the pick more than 4 mm to avoid damaging the sensor or camera near the top edge.

  14. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Separate the remaining adhesive: step 14, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Separate the remaining adhesive: step 14, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Separate the remaining adhesive: step 14, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the pick around the top left corner and down the left edge to separate the remaining adhesive.

    • Do not insert the pick more than 4 mm to avoid damaging the cameras.

  15. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 15, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 15, image 2 of 2
    • Grab and remove the back cover.

    • If your cover is still sticking to the frame, slide an opening pick around the edges to separate any adhesive that may have resealed.

    • During reassembly:

    • This is a good point to power on your phone and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your phone back down completely before you continue working.

    • Remove any adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or your fingers. Apply heat if you're having trouble separating the adhesive.

    • If you're using custom-cut adhesives, follow this guide.

    • If you're using double-sided tape, follow this guide.

  16. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Disconnect the wireless charging coil: step 16, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Disconnect the wireless charging coil: step 16, image 2 of 2
    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging coil press connector from the motherboard.

    • There's an arrow printed on the board near each press connector that indicates the recommended prying location. Only pry in this location for each press connector to avoid dislodging surface-mounted components.

    • To reconnect press connectors, align the connector carefully over its socket and press down with your fingertip—first on one side, then the other—until it clicks into place. Don't try to force the connector into place. If you're having trouble, reposition it and try again.

  17. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker screws: step 17, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker screws: step 17, image 2 of 2
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the ten 3.5 mm‑long screws securing the wireless charging coil and the loudspeaker:

    • Four screws securing the wireless charging coil

    • Six screws securing the loudspeaker

  18. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Separate the coil adhesive: step 18, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Separate the coil adhesive: step 18, image 2 of 2
    • Use a spudger to gently pry up a corner of the tab of the wireless charging coil that's adhered to the right edge of the frame.

  19. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 2
    • Use an opening pick to separate the tab from the frame.

  20. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker: step 20, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker: step 20, image 2 of 2
    • Insert the point of a spudger into the gap between the right edge of the loudspeaker and the frame.

    • There's an arrow engraved in the loudspeaker to indicate the recommended prying location.

    • Pry up to unclip the loudspeaker from the frame.

  21. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement: step 21, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker from the frame.

    • During reassembly, press around the edges of the loudspeaker to clip it to the frame before reinserting the screws.

  22. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 22, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 22, image 2 of 2
    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

  23. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Disconnect the earpiece speaker: step 23, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Disconnect the earpiece speaker: step 23, image 2 of 2
    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the earpiece speaker press connector.

  24. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Remove the earpiece speaker screws: step 24, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 3.5 mm‑long screws securing the earpiece speaker.

  25. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Remove the earpiece speaker: step 25, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Remove the earpiece speaker: step 25, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Remove the earpiece speaker: step 25, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the pointed end of a spudger under the bottom edge of the earpiece speaker, under the engraved arrow.

    • Pry up with the spudger to unclip the speaker and remove it.

    • During reassembly, insert the top edge of the earpiece speaker into the frame first before pressing down and clipping it back in.

  26. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Disconnect the front camera: step 26, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Disconnect the front camera: step 26, image 2 of 2
    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the front camera press connector.

  27. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Heat the front camera adhesive: step 27, image 1 of 1
    • Flip the phone over so the screen is facing up.

    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the screen for two minutes to loosen the front camera adhesive.

    • You may alternatively use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.

    • Flip the phone back over so the back of the front camera is accessible.

  28. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Pry up the front camera: step 28, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Pry up the front camera: step 28, image 2 of 2
    • The adhesive securing the camera is very strong. Work slowly and apply more heat if the front camera feels stuck. Avoid separating the sensor from the lens, such as this.

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the front camera from its recess in the frame.

    • If the camera doesn't loosen, use a SIM eject tool to scrape away the epoxy surrounding the camera.

  29. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Remove the front camera: step 29, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Front Camera Replacement, Remove the front camera: step 29, image 2 of 2
    • Lift and remove the front camera.

Conclusion

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

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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