The iSight camera on your iPhone 8 has given up the ghost? It no longer focuses and only takes blurry pictures?

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to replace your defective iSight camera on your own to get great image quality again.

Good luck when replacing your camera! Evaluate our manual when you get the chance.

Required tools

  • Heat gun

    Heat gun

    You can use a heat gun to heat parts that are glued on so they’re easier to remove. In most cases, you can also use a hairdryer.

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  • For storing screws

    For storing screws

    We recommend storing your screws so you don’t mix up the various screws and small parts.

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  • Tweezers

    Tweezers

    We recommend using tweezers to remove screws and various small parts from your device.

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  • Pick Set

    Pick Set

    You need a flat but stable tool such as a pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.

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  • Plastic prying tool

    Plastic prying tool

    You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.

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  • Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver

    Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver

    You need the right screwdriver for removing pentalobe PL1 screws.

    €12.00 at the iDoc store
  • Phillips PH00 screwdriver

    Phillips PH00 screwdriver

    You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.

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  • Y-type Y000 screwdriver

    Y-type Y000 screwdriver

    You need the right screwdriver for removing Y-type screws.

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Getting started with the repair of your iPhone 8

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15 steps
  1. Switching off your device

    iPhone 8 - Switching off your device 01
    iPhone 8 - Switching off your device 02
    iPhone 8 - Switching off your device 03
    1. Turn your iPhone off completely to protect it from a potential short circuit. To do this, press the standby button for about three seconds until the slider "Turn off" appears on the screen.
    2. Swipe the slider from left to right and wait until your iPhone has completely shut down.
  2. Removing the rear case screws

    • 2 × 3.4mm Pentalobe

    You need a pentalobe screwdriver (PL1) to open the iPhone 8.

    1. Loosen the two Pentalobe screws on the left and right side of the Lightning Connector and put them into a screw storage.

    We recommend you using a screw storage to avoid losing any of the removed parts or screws. You can convert an old sewing box for this purpose. We at iDoc use a high quality magnetic mat for our repairs, which allows the removed parts to be arranged in the same way as they were in the phone. This way you know exactly where each screw was located, which makes it much easier for you to assemble later.




  3. Heating up the display

    iPhone 8 - Heating up the display 01
    iPhone 8 - Heating up the display 02
    Used tools
    Heat gun

    The iPhone 8 is opened via the display, which is strongly glued to the rest of the case. To open it, you have to heat the adhesive first.

    1. First, place your iPhone 8 on a soft and clean surface to avoid scratches when lifting the display.T
    2. Then use a hot air tool, such as a hot air dryer or a regular hairdryer, to evenly cover the outside of the display.

    The rule of thumb is to heat your device only to the extent that you can still touch it without burning your fingers.

    Used tools
  4. Detaching the display

    Opening the iPhone 8 will void the warranty of protection against dust and splashing water, as well as the warranty of waterproofness.

    1. Press a suction cup on the display above the Home button and pull it upwards to create a narrow gap between the aluminium and display frames.
    2. Insert a flat plastic tool into the narrow gap between the aluminum and display frames. Try to enlarge the gap by pushing the aluminium frame upwards with the tool. We use flat plastic picks for this.

    Be careful not to insert the picks on the side of the standby button too far to avoid damaging the display's flex cable.

    1. Now move the pick once around the display. To prevent the adhesive from reattaching to the already loosened areas, heat the edge of the display again and again and leave individual picks in the device frame.




    Used tools
  5. Opening the display

    iPhone 8 - Opening the display 01
    iPhone 8 - Opening the display 02
    Used tools

    As long as it is still connected, you must never open the display more than 180°, otherwise the sensitive flex cables may tear.

    1. Gently push the display upwards with the plectrum to release the lugs from the aluminium frame.
    2. Then open it laterally towards the standby button. Lean the display against a stable object to avoid overstretching the flexible cables.
    Used tools
  6. Disconnecting the battery connector

    • 2 × 2.6 mm Phillips
    • 2 × 1.0 mm Phillips

    Before starting the repair, disconnect the battery connector to prevent short circuits and avoid accidentally turning on your device during the repair.

    1. Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the four phillips screws. Then carefully take off the cover with tweezers.
    2. Now disconnect the battery connector by carefully levering it off with a lever tool. For this purpose we use a plastic spudger.
  7. Disconnecting the display connectors

    iPhone 8 - Disconnecting the display connectors 01
    iPhone 8 - Disconnecting the display connectors 02
    iPhone 8 - Disconnecting the display connectors 03
    iPhone 8 - Disconnecting the display connectors 04
    Used tools
    • Connector
    1. Use the spudger to also disconnect the display connectors (display and home button).
    Used tools
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  9. Disconnecting the FaceTime connector

    • 3 × 1.0 mm Phillips
    1. Unscrew the three Phillips screws from the cover plate above the connector.
    2. Use tweezers to remove the cover plate from your iPhone 8.
    3. Carefully separate the FaceTime connector from the board with a spudger.
    4. Now you can remove the display completely.
  10. Removing the iSight camera

    • 1 × 2.9 mm Phillips
    • 1 × 3.0 mm Standoff
    • Connector
    1. Loosen the screws and remove the cover plate of the iSight camera.

    Special screwdrivers are available for the stand-off screw. But you can also use an ordinary, narrow slotted screwdriver.

    1. Gently slide the plastic spudger under the camera's connector and lift it off.
    2. Now take the camera out of your iPhone 8.
  11. Installing the iSight camera

    • Connector
    • 1 × 2.9 mm Phillips
    • 1 × 3.0 mm Standoff
    1. Press the camera back into its opening.
    2. Attach the camera connector.
    3. Put the bracket plate of the camera back on and screw it tight.
  12. Attaching the FaceTime connector

    • Connector
    • 3 × 1,0 mm Phillips-Schraube
    1. Place the display upright on the frame and connect the FaceTime connector to the logicboard.
    2. Place the display on the side of the backcover.
    3. Place the cover plate over the FaceTime-connector and fix it with the three Phillips screws.
  13. Connecting the display

    iPhone 8 - Connecting the display 01
    iPhone 8 - Connecting the display 02
    iPhone 8 - Connecting the display 03
    iPhone 8 - Connecting the display 04
    • Connector
    1. Connect the two display connectors (display and home button) to the logicboard again.
  14. Attaching the battery connector

    • Connector
    • 2 × 2.6 mm Phillips
    • 2 × 1,0 mm Phillips-Schraube
    1. Reconnect the battery by reattaching the battery connector.
    2. Put the bracket plate over the battery connector and secure it with the four screws.
  15. Attaching the display

    iPhone 8 - Attaching the display 01
    iPhone 8 - Attaching the display 02
    iPhone 8 - Attaching the display 03
    iPhone 8 - Attaching the display 04
    iPhone 8 - Attaching the display 05
    • Wrong position
    • Right position
    1. Place the display on the side of the back cover and carefully fold it over.
    2. Make sure that the silver chip on the cable is positioned exactly as before (see photo). Otherwise, you will see discolorations and spots on the screen at this exact spot after installation. If you notice this error, check the position of the cable again and align the chip exactly like in our photo.

    3. Then press the display firmly over the entire surface.
  16. Fastening the rear case screws

    • 2 × 3.4 mm Pentalobe
    1. Screw the two pentalobe screws left and right of the Lightning connector back into the rear case.
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