Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Rear Camera Lens Cover Replacement

ID: 160750

Description: Use this guide to replace a cracked rear camera...

Steps:

  1. Heat an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.
  2. You can also use a hair dryer—but be careful, as extreme heat will warp the back cover.
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  4. Apply a suction cup to the center of the back cover's bottom edge, as close to the edge as possible.
  5. Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and frame.
  6. This will require significant force. If you're having trouble, apply more heat and try again.
  7. Insert an opening pick in the gap.
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  9. Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to slice the adhesive securing the back cover.
  10. Leave the opening pick inserted in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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  12. Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.
  13. You can also use a hair dryer—but be careful, as extreme heat will warp the back cover.
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  15. Slide the opening pick around the bottom right corner and all the way up the right edge to slice the adhesive.
  16. Leave the opening pick inserted in the top right corner.
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  18. Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the back cover for two minutes.
  19. You can also use a hair dryer—but be careful, as extreme heat will warp the back cover.
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  21. Slide the opening pick around the top right corner and along the top edge to slice the adhesive.
  22. Leave the pick inserted in the top left corner.
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  24. Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the back cover for two minutes.
  25. You can also use a hair dryer—but be careful, as extreme heat will warp the back cover.
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  27. Slide the opening pick around the top left corner and all the way down the left edge to slice the remaining adhesive.
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  29. Remove the back cover.
  30. If the back cover is still stuck to the frame, slide an opening pick around the perimeter to separate any remaining adhesive.
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  32. During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your device and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power it back down completely before you continue working.
  33. If you're reinstalling your old back cover:
  34. Use tweezers or your fingers to peel off the old adhesive from the back cover and frame.
  35. Use highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) and a microfiber cloth to remove any remaining adhesive residue.
  36. Follow this guide to apply new custom-cut adhesive.
  37. If you're installing a new back cover, peel off the liners and press firmly around the perimeter to secure the back cover to the frame.
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  39. Apply a heated iOpener to the rear camera lens cover for two minutes.
  40. You can also use a hair dryer—but be careful, as extreme heat will warp the back cover.
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  42. Strong adhesive secures the rear camera lens cover.
  43. Insert the flat end of a spudger through the top camera cutout from the underside of the back cover.
  44. Push the lens cover until it begins to separate from the back cover.
  45. Insert an opening pick between the lens cover and back cover.
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  47. Slide the opening pick back and forth under the rear camera lens cover to slice its adhesive.
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  49. Remove the rear camera lens cover.
  50. To install your new lens cover:
  51. Use tweezers to slowly peel off the old adhesive—it won't leave any residue.
  52. Use the camera cutouts to find the proper orientation of the lens cover.
  53. Remove the plastic liner from the back of the new lens cover.
  54. Lay the lens cover in its recess and press down firmly on the entire surface of the cover to secure it.
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