iPhone SE Rear Facing Camera Replacement - iPhone SE (1st Generation)

Step 1 | Removing the Pentalobe screws

Begin by disconnecting the power source, then use a 5/16-inch wrench to loosen and remove the retaining nut securing the 12V DC fan to the heat sink, following all safety precautions regarding electrical components.To avoid potential issues during the repair process, ensure the iPhone's battery level is depleted to less than 25% prior to continuing.A lithium-ion battery that has been fully charged.Accidental puncture presents a fire and/or explosion hazard.
To prevent electrical shock or damage, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the repair process.
Using a Pentalobe screwdriver, detach the two screws, each measuring 3.9 mm, located on the left and right sides of the Lightning connector.

Step 2 | Taping the display glass

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully loosen the four screws securing the fan assembly to the motor housing, noting that these screws are torqued to 6 in-lbs; be sure to avoid damaging the plastic fan blades during this process.To mitigate the risk of additional shattering and potential injury while repairing a cracked display glass, secure it with tape.
Completely cover the iPhone's screen with multiple layers of transparent packing tape, ensuring the entire display surface is protected.
To prevent glass fragments from scattering and maintain stability during the display separation process, this technique is essential.
To safeguard your vision from potential glass fragments released during the repair process, always use safety glasses.

Step 3 | Display separation prevention

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the three retaining screws on the motor assembly to a torque of 3.5 inch-pounds, ensuring you do not overtighten and damage the threads.Carefully lift the display assembly from the phone's chassis, noting it consists of aEmploying appropriate safety precautions, replace the damaged glass screen.A bezel constructed from plastic incorporates metal clips for secure attachment.
Ensure complete removal of the display assembly, irrespective of the chosen tool.
When the glass and plastic layers detach, referencing the initial image for visual guidance, use a plastic opening tool to insert it into the gap between the plastic frame and the phone’s metal chassis, carefully levering each metal clip free from its housing.
To ensure proper closure during reassembly of a phone featuring a detached display bezel, apply a narrow adhesive strip positioned between the plastic bezel and the glass surface.

Step 4 | Anti-Clamp instructions

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the retaining screw on the motor assembly to a torque of 3.5 Nm, ensuring the motor shaft aligns correctly and avoiding damage to the threads.To simplify the subsequent opening process, the following two steps utilize the Anti-Clamp tool, a custom design; if you do not have this tool, proceed two steps further for an alternative approach.
Refer to the accompanying guide for detailed procedures regarding Anti-Clamp operation.

To release the Anti-Clamp's arms, move the blue handle in a rearward direction.
Position the arms so they clear the left or right side of the iPhone, then move them into place.
Affix two suction cups, one to the front and one to the rear of the iPhone, locating them close to the lower edge, directly above the home button.
Apply vacuum by pressing the cups firmly against the surface needing treatment.

To ensure the Anti-Clamp securely grips the iPhone's exterior, apply the provided adhesive pad if the existing surface is too slick.

Step 5

Carefully align the 4mm hex key to the setscrew, ensuring it engages fully, then gradually tighten the setscrew to a torque of 1.5 Nm using the torque wrench.Advance the blue handle to engage the locking mechanism for the arms.

Rotate the handle fully, completing a 360-degree turn, observing for the initial expansion of the cups.
Maintain proper alignment between the suction cups; should misalignment occur, gently release the suction cups' grip and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient separation is achieved by the Anti-Clamp tool, slide a prying tool beneath the display panel.
To ensure adequate separation, reposition the handle by 90 degrees.
Apply adjustments in increments not exceeding 90 degrees, pausing several seconds after each adjustment to allow the Anti-Clamp device and dwell time to facilitate proper seating.

Step 6 | Manual Opening Procedure

To prevent movement during this step, ensure an Anti-Clamp is utilized.Employ one vacuum cup to raise the front panel.

Position a suction cup directly on the display surface, situated slightly higher than the home button's location.
Ensure the screen's entire surface is covered by the cup to guarantee a secure connection.

Step 7 | Start lifting the front panel assembly

Carefully detach the front panel, ensuring you use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the four 3.5mm screws securing it, and be aware that the panel is made of plastic and may be susceptible to cracking if excessive force is applied.Several clips secure the component, and multiple ribbon cables connect it to the phone's internal circuitry; carefully release these clips and separate the phone's halves just enough to allow disconnection of the cables, proceeding with caution to prevent damage.

Securely affix the suction cup to the front panel assembly, positioning it close to the home button.
Using one hand to secure the iPhone, lift the suction cup vertically to gently create a small gap between the front panel and the rear case, beginning at the home button area.
Using a plastic opening tool, lift the rear case's perimeter away from the front panel assembly, applying gentle prying pressure while simultaneously raising the assembly with the suction cup.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the front panel assembly, as its fit is considerably more snug than what is typical for similar equipment.

Step 8

Avoid attempting full detachment.Carefully detach the front panel assembly from the rear case, noting the multiple sensitive ribbon cables that connect the two components.

To detach the suction cup, depress the small plastic projection that maintains the airtight seal.
Carefully detach the screen from the device using the suction cup.

Step 9 | Removing the Touch ID cable bracket

Carefully separate the phone's casing to expose the metallic support securing the home button cable.
To prevent damage to the home button cable and its connector, avoid excessive separation of the phone's housing; maintain slack in the cable, as overextension can cause harm.
The Touch ID feature is exclusive to the phone's factory-installed home button assembly; replacement with a non-original component will result in a standard home button only, lacking Touch ID capabilities. Damage to the cable during replacement will also preclude Touch ID functionality, regardless of the replacement home button used.
Employ the pointed end of a screwdriver to carefully apply pressure.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to gently separate components.Using tweezers, carefully disengage the bracket.
For reassembly procedures, proceed with the subsequent two instructions; otherwise, advance directly to Step 12.

Step 10

To complete reassembly, secure the Touch ID cable bracket by positioning its upper edge between the battery and the Touch ID cable connector, ensuring it clears the metal tab, then engaging the bracket’s lower portion over the connector to lock it in place.

Position the bracket's upper edge so it covers the Touch ID cable connector, then move it horizontally towards the right.
Position the bracket so it covers the connector, noting that the side featuring the projecting "leg" will naturally elevate the bracket slightly; ensure the opposing edge is situated between the cable connector and the metal tab located close to the battery.Use a plastic pry tool to access.Position the component flush with the bracket, then secure it by lightly pressing downwards to engage both the rear and front clasps.

Step 11

Employ the tool's flattened tip to facilitate reassembly.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to avoid scratching surfaces.Secure the Touch ID cable connector by pressing the front bracket firmly into place.

To ensure the bracket sits level with the surface, reposition it by sliding it back over the cable connector if it doesn't seat properly.

Step 12 | Disconnecting the home button cable connector

Employ the pointed end of a screwdriver to carefully apply pressure.Use a plastic pry tool to gently separate.Carefully use a prying tool to lift the home button cable connector vertically from its receptacle.
Carefully detach the cable connector from its receptacle, avoiding upward force on the receptacle itself; the receptacle is affixed to a separate, adhesive-backed cable that can be dislodged if excessive leverage is applied.

Step 13 | Opening up the phone

After disengaging the connector, pivot the assembly, gripping the home button end and using the phone's upper edge as a fulcrum to gently separate it from the rear case.
Carefully separate the display assembly from the device housing, creating a gap of approximately 1 millimeter.Ensure the angle is precisely 90 degrees.Position the device at an angle, securing it in place with support to prevent movement during the repair process.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure it with a rubber band.
As a temporary substitute, an unopened, sealed can of soda can be employed to secure the display in place.

Step 14

Detach the two 4mm screws securing the component.One point six millimeters.The metal bracket holding the battery connector is affixed to the logic board using Phillips #000 screws.

Step 15

Detach the bracket securing the battery connector using a tri-point screwdriver.

Step 16

Carefully lift the battery connector away from its corresponding socket on the logic board, employing the flat edge of a spudger to avoid damage.
Exercise extreme caution during the lifting process, ensuring force is applied solely to the battery connector; applying pressure to the logic board socket or the board itself risks socket destruction or damage to adjacent components.

Step 17

Detach the cable bracket from the logic board by unscrewing the screws listed below.
- A Phillips screwdriver, size #000, is needed to remove a 1.7-millimeter screw.
- A Phillips head screw, size #000 and measuring 1.2 millimeters.
- A Phillips head screw, size #000 and measuring 1.3 millimeters.
- An additional screw, measuring 1.7 mm in width and utilizing a Phillips #000 head, is required.
Please provide the original text you want me to rewrite. I need the sentence or instruction to work with.Utilize a 1.7-millimeter screw.Due to its non-magnetic properties, the screw will not adhere to a magnetized screwdriver; therefore, exercise caution to prevent loss during removal.
Carefully organize all screws during this stage, as incorrect placement during reassembly can cause damage.Utilize a screw with a diameter of 1.3 millimeters.Alternatively, aUse screws with a 1.7-millimeter head diameter.Inserting a tool into the lower rightmost opening can severely compromise the logic board, preventing the device from powering on.
Avoid applying excessive force when tightening screws; overtightening can damage components. If a screw encounters resistance during installation, verify its size against the specified dimensions to ensure compatibility.

Step 18

Detach the bracket securing the front panel assembly cable to the logic board.

Step 19

Carefully detach the front camera and sensor cable assembly from its connector using a spudger or similar non-conductive tool.

Step 20

Prior to either detaching or reattaching the cable in this procedure, ensure the battery is disconnected.
Carefully detach the LCD cable connector.
Should the LCD cable detach from its connector during reassembly, powering on the device might display white lines or a completely blank screen; to resolve this, re-establish the cable’s connection and restart the phone, preferably by disconnecting and reconnecting the battery to ensure a complete power cycle.

Step 21

Carefully detach the digitizer cable connector.

Step 22

Detach the front panel assembly from the rear case.

Step 23 | Rear Facing Camera

Carefully use tweezers to pivot the rubber camera cover from its retaining clip, directing it outward away from the rear case.
The cover remains affixed to the rear case; avoid complete detachment, instead, carefully pivot it open.

Step 24

Carefully detach the rear camera's cable connector from the logic board utilizing a plastic opening tool.
Avoid applying force to the socket; focus prying action solely on the connector.

Step 25

Carefully detach the rear case to access and remove the camera module.
When putting everything back together, route the camera cable so its curves maintain a radius of at least 1 inch to prevent damage.The letter "U" represents a single, undefined unit.Position the component so its form aligns with the opening located behind the logic board.
To prevent damage, substitute a displaced rubber camera bumper with a new one prior to reassembling the iPhone.