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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Rear Camera Replacement

Introduction

This guide will teach you how to replace the rear camera on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active.

What you need

  1. Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Rear Camera Replacement, Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Melt the adhesive on the screen by applying a blow dryer directly on the screen.

    • Your phone is hot, please do not touch it with your bare hand.

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  2. Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Rear Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Wedge the metal spudger in between the screen and the frame to begin separating them.

    • It would be easier to separate the screen from the sealing adhesive on the frame if you with more than one metal spudger.

    • Your phone might no longer be watertight after you reassemble it.

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    • Slide the metal spudger around the phone at least once.

    • It would be easier to slide your metal spudger if you apply the blow dryer to where you are currently sliding.

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    • Lift the screen up with your hands.

    • Please wash your hands thoroughly with hot water and soap after you finish.

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  5. Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Rear Camera Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove a single screw.

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    • Use tweezers to remove the small plastic cover you just unscrewed.

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    • Use tweezers to remove the other small plastic cover.

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    • Use a Phillips head #000 to take out the eleven screws marked in the photo.

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  10. Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Rear Camera Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Use tweezers to disconnect the marked pieces from the motherboard.

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  11. Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Rear Camera Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Use tweezers to take out the middle button and its connection to the motherboard.

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    • Use a metal spudger to pull the mid frame and battery off of the motherboard.

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    • Use a spudger to remove the battery from the midframe.

    • To install a new battery and adhesive, follow this guide.

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  14. Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Rear Camera Replacement, Rear Camera: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Use tweezers to disconnect the front camera from the battery.

    • The connector should unsnap similar to a lego piece.

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Conclusion

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

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