Introduction
Follow this guide to replace the front camera and sensor cable for your iPhone 8. This assembly includes a microphone, front camera, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor.
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Power off your iPhone before beginning disassembly.
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Remove the two 3.5 mm pentalobe screws on the bottom edge of the iPhone.
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Heating the lower edge of the iPhone will help soften the adhesive securing the display, making it easier to open.
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Use a hairdryer or prepare an iOpener and apply it to the lower edge of the phone for about 90 seconds in order to soften up the adhesive underneath.
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Apply a suction cup to the lower half of the front panel, just above the home button.
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Remove four Phillips screws securing the lower display cable bracket to the logic board, of the following lengths:
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Two 1.3 mm screws
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Two 2.8 mm screws
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Remove the bracket.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry the lower display connector out of its socket.
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Remove the three Phillips screws securing the top earpiece bracket to the front panel:
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Two 2.6 mm screws
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One 1.8 mm screw
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Lift the front facing camera up out of its socket and swing it out of the way.
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Remove the two Phillips screws securing the earpiece speaker to the front panel:
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One 1.8 mm screw
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One 2.3 mm screw
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Heat an iOpener and apply it to the upper edge of the display to soften the adhesive holding the front camera and sensor assembly in place.
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part. You may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our iPhone 8 Answers community for troubleshooting help.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part. You may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our iPhone 8 Answers community for troubleshooting help.
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4 Comments
true tone will stop working with a non-native front camera!
How can fix it?? Icopy??
Kyle -
La guida è perfetta così come il ricambio. Il mio iPhone aveva il sensore di prossimità guasto. In 30’ è tornato come nuovo! Grazie!