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iPhone 15 Plus Rear Cameras Replacement

This document details the procedure for substituting the wide-angle and ultrawide-angle rear camera modules within an iPhone 15 Plus.

Image and video quality degradation, such as blurriness, excessive noise, or persistent focusing issues, may indicate a need for camera module replacement.

  • Successful completion of this repair necessitates the application of fresh back glass adhesive.

Be aware that Apple's parts pairing limitations may result in alerts appearing on devices running iOS 17.6 or prior versions when utilizing replacement rear cameras, despite their continued operational capability; iOS 18 and later versions require camera module calibration via Apple's Repair Assistant to ensure proper functionality.

Step 1 | Prepare your phone for disassembly

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  • To optimize battery health, permit the power cell to discharge to a level below 25% capacity.A fully charged lithium-ion battery presents a potential safety risk.Disconnect all connected cables from the device.
  • Simultaneously depress the power button and one of the volume buttons, then swipe across the screen to initiate the shutdown sequence.
  • This procedure will completely deactivate the phone's operating system.

Step 2 | Tape over any cracks

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  • To prevent injury and simplify the subsequent separation of components, apply multiple layers of packaging tape across the fractured display or rear glass surface.
  • Confirm the presence of a sufficiently sized, uninterrupted region proximate to the lower margin, suitable for secure adhesion of a suction cup.

Step 3 | Mark your opening picks

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  • Excessive insertion of a prying tool risks harming the device; therefore, marking the tool is crucial to avoid such damage.
  • Using a precise measuring tool, determine a distance of3 mmfrom the tool's leading edge and clearly indicate this point on the tool with a permanent marker.
  • For enhanced precision, consider marking the tool's other corners with varying measurement distances.
  • As an alternative method, affix a coin to the tool's tip, positioning it3 mmaway from the point of contact.

Step 4 | Remove the pentalobe screws

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Employ a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to detach the pair of screws.The screws securing the charging port are each 7.7 millimeters in length.These fasteners are located on both lateral aspects of the charging port.

Step 5 | Heat the bottom edge

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  • Apply warmth to the lower perimeter of the rear glass panel utilizing a hair dryer or heat gun until the surface reaches a temperature that is perceptible to the touch.
  • Avoid exceeding a safe temperature threshold during the heating process, as the internal battery is vulnerable to thermal degradation.

Step 6 | Insert an opening pick

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  • Secure a suction cup to the lower border of the rear glass panel.
  • Exert a consistent, considerable upward pull on the suction cup to establish separation between the rear glass and the device's frame.
  • Carefully introduce the pointed end of a prying tool into the newly formed space.

Step 7 | Back glass information

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During the subsequent procedures for separating the rear glass, exercise caution regarding specific regions to prevent damage.

  • A fragile connector links the rear glass assembly to the device's internal components, situated proximate to the volume increase button; refrain from tool insertion in this location to preclude cable severance.
  • Numerous spring-loaded electrical contacts are positioned along the phone's edges; to avert deformation of these contacts, adhere strictly to the recommended insertion depth provided in each individual procedure.

Step 8 | Separate the bottom edge adhesive

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Ensure the initial insertion depth of the opening pick remains at or below a 5 mm measurement from the lower edge.

Employ a reciprocating motion, sliding the pick along the lower edge, to effectively break the adhesive bond.

Maintain the pick's position within the lower-right corner to inhibit adhesive re-adhesion during subsequent steps.

Step 9 | Heat the right edge

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To facilitate separation, apply heat to the right-hand perimeter of the rear glass panel until its surface temperature is high enough to be felt by hand.

Step 10 | Separate the bottom right corner adhesive

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  • Limit pick insertion depth to a maximum of 7 millimeters along the right-hand side to prevent component damage.
  • Pivot the pick around the lower-right corner, advancing it upwards along the right edge until resistance is encountered from a retaining clip securing the rear glass assembly.
  • Exercise caution and avoid cutting close to the volume buttons, as this area houses the wireless charging cable and potential damage could occur.
  • Maintain the pick's position during subsequent steps to inhibit the adhesive from reforming a seal.

Step 11 | Heat the left edge

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Apply heat to the left lateral surface of the rear glass panel until it reaches a temperature comfortable enough to be touched.

Step 12 | Separate the left edge adhesive

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  • To avoid damage, limit the insertion depth of the pick to a maximum of 5 millimeters along the left border.
  • Introduce a supplementary pick into the gap at the lower perimeter.
  • Pivot the second pick around the lower-left juncture.
  • Move this pick upwards towards the top-left corner to release the bonding agent.
  • Maintain the position of this pick to inhibit the adhesive from reattaching.

Step 13 | Heat the top edge

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To facilitate separation, apply heat to the upper perimeter of the rear glass panel until its surface reaches a temperature that is comfortably felt by hand.

Step 14 | Separate the top edge adhesive

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  • Ensure the depth of your prying tool remains limited to a maximum of 3 millimeters when working along the upper perimeter.Employing a second prying tool, perform a rotational maneuver around the upper-left corner, then advance it towards the upper-right corner to break the adhesive bond.Audible and tactile clicks may indicate the release of the upper retaining clips.
  • Maintain the position of the initial prying tool to inhibit the adhesive from re-establishing a seal.
  • The adhesive's separation is achieved through a controlled sliding action of the second prying tool.
  • The permissible insertion depth of the prying tool is strictly limited to 3 mm to avoid component damage.

Step 15 | Heat the top right corner

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To initiate separation, apply heat to the upper right quadrant of the rear glass panel until the surface reaches a temperature that is comfortably felt by hand.

Step 16 | Separate the top right corner adhesive

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  • To prevent damage, ensure the repair tool's insertion depth remains no greater than 4 millimeters near the device's right side.Carefully maneuver the second opening tool, pivoting it around the upper-right corner, and advance it toward the volume increase button.The purpose of this movement is to break the adhesive bond securing the components.
  • Separation of the adhesive is achieved by sliding the second opening tool in the described manner.

Step 17 | Swing open the back glass

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  • Carefully pivot the rear glass cover away from the device's right side.
  • Should the rear glass exhibit resistance during separation, re-examine the surrounding edges to identify any remaining adhesive or obstructions preventing release.
  • Support the detached rear glass on an elevated platform to mitigate stress on the connecting flex cable.

Step 18 | Unfasten the lower connector cover

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  • Carefully organize all screws during the repair process, ensuring each is reinstalled in its original location.
  • Employ a specialized tool, specifically a tri-point Y000 driver, for the subsequent steps.The two screws, each measuring 1.3 millimeters in length, are used to fasten the lower connector cover.A tri-point Y000 driver is essential for detaching the screws that hold the lower connector cover in place.

Step 19 | Remove the lower connector cover

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  • Employing tweezers, maneuver the cover upwards along the phone's surface to release its connection from the logic board.
  • Detach the cover from the device.

Step 20

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  • Maintain the back glass in a vertical position using one hand, then pivot its lower edge counterclockwise to expose the battery press connector, which is situated directly beneath the volume buttons.
  • Employ the pointed end of a prying tool to lift and detach the battery press connector from the logic board.
  • The head of this connector features markings indicating positive and negative polarity.
  • When reattaching a press connector, ensure proper alignment with its socket, then apply downward pressure sequentially to one side until a click is heard, followed by pressure on the opposite side, verifying a flush seating, as the surrounding rubber insulation can impede full connection.

Step 21 | Disconnect the rear cameras and antenna

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Employing the pointed end of a pick, carefully separate and release the two connectors securing the rear camera assembly and the antenna connector, which are situated on the battery's upper right side.The connectors for the rear camera and antenna are detached by leveraging the tip of a specialized opening pick.To release the rear camera press connectors and the antenna press connector, positioned above the battery, a pick's tip is utilized for controlled prying and disconnection.

Step 22 | Unfasten the rear cameras

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Employing a Phillips #00 driver is necessary for detaching the rear camera assembly.The three screws, each measuring 2.2 mm in length, must be unscrewed to release the cameras.These fasteners hold the rear cameras in place and require careful removal.A Phillips #00 screwdriver is the appropriate tool for this task.Carefully remove the screws to avoid damaging the camera components or surrounding areas.

Step 23 | Free the camera cables

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  • Due to the rear camera cables' positioning beneath the antenna cable, disassembly of the cameras presents a challenge.
  • Proceed with the subsequent pair of instructions to release the camera cable assemblies.
    Employ your fingers to secure the upper and lower press connector housings, then elevate the cables from their corresponding slots situated along the battery's perimeter.
    This action secures only the central of the three press connectors within its location.

Step 24 | Separate the antenna cable adhesive

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  • The adhesive securing the middle press connector cable extends to a neighboring cable, situated along the battery's upper border.
    To prevent interference, maintain the previously released cables away from the path of the middle press connector cable.
    Utilize the pointed end of an opening pick to facilitate separation.An opening pick is the appropriate tool for this task.Introduce the opening pick's tip between the middle press connector cable and the cable it was adhered to, to break the bond of the adhesive.

Step 25 | Pry up the rear cameras

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Employ the tip of the spudger to gently lift the upper boundary of the rear camera assembly, facilitating a secure grip with your hands.Carefully leverage the spudger's pointed end to separate the rear camera module's top edge from the device's chassis, allowing for manual grasping.To release the rear cameras, utilize the spudger's point and apply lifting force to the top edge, enabling a finger hold.

Step 26 | Remove the rear cameras

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Proceed to step 26.
  • Gently draw the rear cameras upwards, allowing their attached cables to pass beneath the antenna cable.
  • Detach the rear camera modules from the device.
Ensure proper cable arrangement during reassembly by routing the camera cables beneath the antenna cable, consulting the provided image for correct sequencing.
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