Samsung Galaxy S10 front camera repair guide

You can't take selfies anymore because the front camera of the Galaxy S10 is broken?

In this detailed repair guide we will instruct you to replace your defective front camera on your own.

In order to access the front camera, the firmly adhered glass back cover must be removed in the first place. Since this is quite fragile, we have classified this repair as difficult.

Good luck when replacing your front camera! We look forward to your evaluation of our instructions.

Required tools

Flat Picks

Flat Picks

You need a very flat tool such as a flat pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.
€4.00 at the iDoc store
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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iFlex opening tool

iFlex opening tool

Opening your smartphone can be a very delicate operation, especially if the glue is very persistent. The blade of the flexible but sturdy iFlex measures just 0.15 mm, so it fits in even the smallest gaps, such as between the screen and the frame. The practical iFlex is made of stainless steel and sits comfortably in the hand. This makes it the perfect assistant for every smartphone repair.
€10.00 at the iDoc store
iPlastix

iPlastix

Do you want to open your smartphone or lever out large parts like the battery? Then the iPlastix with its large blade will help you. The practical assistant is made of flexible, especially sturdy plastic and lies comfortably in the hand. Thanks to its design, you can even get into smaller gaps, for example to lift the screen or to prevent it from sticking together again.
€10.00 at the iDoc store
Plastic prying tool

Plastic prying tool

You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.
€2.00 at the iDoc store
Phillips PH00 screwdriver

Phillips PH00 screwdriver

You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.
€14.00 at the iDoc store

Required replacement part

Samsung Galaxy S10 Front Camera

Samsung Galaxy S10 Front Camera

€35.00 at the iDoc store

Show all replacement parts for the Galaxy S10

Passendes Werkzeug

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Steps

12 Steps

Switching off your Samsung Galaxy S10

Step 1

Heating up the back cover

Step 2

Creating a gap

Step 3

Detaching the back cover

Step 4

Removing the plastic cover

Step 5

Disconnecting the battery

Step 6

Removing the front-facing camera

Step 7

Installing the front-facing camera

Step 8

Connecting the battery

Step 9

Installing the plastic cover

Step 10

Testing your Samsung Galaxy S10

Step 11

Attaching the back cover

Step 12

Getting started with the repair of your Galaxy S10

If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.

12 steps

Switching off your Samsung Galaxy S10
Keep the Power button pressed until the option "Switch off" is shown on the display.
Confirm the "Switch off" with your finger and wait until the screen is black.
Heating up the back cover
Used tools

Heat gun
The back cover is firmly glued. To loosen it, you have to heat it up first.
First turn your Galaxy S10 with the display side down.
To avoid scratches on the display screen, you should place your device on a clean, soft surface.
Use a hot air device, such as a heat gun or a regular hairdryer, and drive it evenly over the edge of the back cover from the outside.
As a rule of thumb, heat the edge of the back cover only to the point where you can still touch it without burning your fingers.
Used tools

Heat gun
Creating a gap
Used tools

iFlex opening tool

VAKUPLASTIC Suction Cup
Once opened, your Galaxy S10 is no longer waterproof, and the warranty for protection against dust and splashing water expires.The backcover is made of glass and can break very easily. Therefore, be extra careful and take your time.
Place a suction cup at the bottom of the backcover and pull it upwards to create a narrow gap between the backcover and the housing frame.
Insert a flat, sturdy tool into the created gap. Try to enlarge the gap by pushing the backcover with the tool additionally upwards. We use the iFlex for this.
Used tools

iFlex opening tool

VAKUPLASTIC Suction Cup
Detaching the back cover
Used tools

Flat Picks

iPlastix
Take care not to insert your tool too far, so that you do not damage anything under the backcover.
Use a flat plastic tool to go around the edge of the housing piece by piece. We use the iPlastix for this.
The iFlex is made of thin, sturdy metal, making it easier to get into the gap between the back cover and the case frame. However, the sharp edges of the iFlex make it easier to scratch the frame. We therefore recommend that you use the iFlex only initially and continue with iPlastix, which is made of flexible plastic, as soon as possible.
To prevent the adhesive from rebonding in the areas that have already been loosened, you should always heat the edge of the display and leave individual, flat picks in the device frame.
Remove the detached back cover and put it aside.
Used tools

Flat Picks

iPlastix
Removing the plastic cover
Used tools

Pry Tool

Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00

Steel Laboratory Spatula
8 × 3,9 mm Phillips

Under the back cover there is a plastic cover which is connected to the coil for contactless charging and the NFC antenna.The cover is hooked onto the upper edge of the display unit, the coil is slightly glued.
First unscrew the Phillips screws that hold the plastic cover in place.
Slide a flat tool under the glued coil to carefully loosen it. We use a steel spatula for this purpose.
Then lever the plastic cover with a lever tool from the upper edge of the display unit. For this purpose we use a plastic spudger.
Now you can remove the cover including the coil and the NFC antenna.
Used tools

Pry Tool

Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00

Steel Laboratory Spatula
Disconnecting the battery
Used tools

Pry Tool
Battery connector

Always lever from the side where there are no small components on the mainboard. This way you avoid potential damage to capacitors or ICs.
Carefully disconnect the battery contact from the mainboard with the spudger.
Used tools

Pry Tool

Removing the front-facing camera
Camera connector

To prevent damaging PCB components you should always lever from the side where there are none.
Seperate the connector of the front camera from the mainboard with a spudger.
Then take the detached camera out of its lead with tweezers.
Installing the front-facing camera
Verwendete Ersatzteile

Samsung Galaxy S10 Front Camera
Camera connector

Place the front camera back in its lead at the top of the display unit.
Press down the camera and then its connector.
Make sure that the camera lens is dust-free and that all protective films are removed from the display unit.
Verwendete Ersatzteile

Samsung Galaxy S10 Front Camera
Connecting the battery
Battery connector

Now connect the battery connector on the mainboard by gently pressing it until it clicks into place.
Installing the plastic cover
Used tools

Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
8 × 3,9 mm Phillips

Put the plastic cover back into your Galaxy S10 by hooking it into the top of the display unit.
Then press the cover firmly with your fingers until it gently snaps into place.
Fix the plastic cover with the 8 Phillips screws.
Used tools

Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
Testing your Samsung Galaxy S10
Test the functionality of your device before you fasten the backcover again. In particular, test the functions of the component you have replaced.
Turn your device on and test it with Samsung's integrated test mode.
Use the following key combination: *#0*#
Follow the instructions in the test menu and test e.g. the display, cameras and sensors.
Attaching the back cover
Used tools

Heat gun
If the adhesive frame at the edge of your back cover is no longer intact, you must carefully remove the adhesive residue and attach a new adhesive frame.
A back cover with an intact adhesive frame can be reattached directly.
Put the back cover back in its original position.
Then press it down over the entire surface so that the adhesive can bond well again.
To make the glue stick even better, you can also heat the edge of your Galaxy S10 with hot air and weigh it down with a few books.
Used tools

Heat gun