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What is this mystery metal piece in iPhone XR?

I am attempting to replace my iPhone RX screen. Unfortunately the first replacement screen I received was damaged so I had to wait for a second.

I notice that in the waiting time for the new screen to arrive, that a tiny piece of metal that seems to float between the lens gubbins and the new screen has disappeared! See the two screen shots from the how to video I am using. Does anyone know what this piece does? And more importantly, will the phone/camera work without it? Can a replacement be purchased?

Any help will be gratefully received. Thanks in advance.

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It's a bracket that holds the sensor required for Face ID in place to the frame of the LCD.

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So I won't be able to use Face ID but otherwise the phone should work?

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I know this is a very late response. As long as the sensor and cables are not torn, the bracket isn't required.

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