Replace camera if images are blurred or otherwise faulty

Are your photos always out of focus or blurred? Do you have visible pixel errors in your images? Or do you have spots on your videos even though the camera of your Galaxy S10e is clean on the outside? This repair guide will show you how to replace a defective camera of your Galaxy S10e yourself.

Click on the little play button in the upper right corner of the image to play a video of each step!

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.

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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.

    from €10.95 on Amazon
  • iPlastix Opening Tool

    iPlastix Opening Tool

    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.

    on Amazon
  • For storing screws

    For storing screws

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

    from €10.99 on Amazon
  • Tweezers

    Tweezers

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

    on Amazon
  • Plastic prying tool

    Plastic prying tool

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

    from €14.99 on Amazon
  • Phillips PH00 screwdriver

    Phillips PH00 screwdriver

    You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.

    from €10.84 on Amazon

Required replacement part

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Getting started with the repair of your Galaxy S10e

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

18 steps
  1. Switching off your device

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    1. Turn off your device by holding down the power button until the “Power off” option appears.
    2. Use your finger to confirm that you want to shut down your device and wait until the screen goes blank.

    Klick the small Play button in the top right of an image to play a video for each step.

  2. Removing the back cover

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    Used tools
    Heat gun
    iFlex Opening Tool
    iPlastix Opening Tool
    VAKUPLASTIC Suction Cup
    1. The back cover’s heavily glued to the chassis. Heat the device evenly with hot air to soften the glue. A temperature of 60 - 80°C should be sufficient. As a rule of thumb, you should still be able to touch your device without it being uncomfortably hot.
    2. The easiest way to loosen the back cover is to use a flat and flexible tool such as the iPlastix or iFlex. You will also need several picks to unstick the back cover all around.
    3. Heat the spot where you start and place a flat tool between the back cover and the frame.

    The iPlastix is made of plastic, so it won't scratch the device. On the other hand, it's very soft and tricky to insert. The iFlex makes it easier to get into the gap between the glass and the frame because it's made of very thin, stable metal. But it also makes it easier to scratch the frame of your S10e. To get into the gap initially, you can use the iFlex and then continue with the iPlastix as soon as possible.

    Be extra careful, the back cover can break very easily. If necessary, apply the heat several times and try again. Removing the back cover might take half an hour. Take a little more time and work carefully to make sure you don't break anything.

    1. Once the tool is inserted, stick a pick into the gap to keep it open. Then run the tool around the entire edge to gradually loosen the glue.
    2. Then heat the next part and insert the picks one by one.
    Use a suction cup to lift the glass if you can’t find anywhere to insert the tool.
    Used tools
    iFlex Opening Tool
    iPlastix Opening Tool
    VAKUPLASTIC Suction Cup
  3. Removing the plastic cover

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    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
    Steel Laboratory Spatula
    • 8 × 3,9 mm Phillips
    1. Loosen the Phillips screws that secure the cover. The contactless charging coil and NFC antenna are attached to the plastic cover.
    2. The cover is hooked into the top of the housing and the lower part is lightly glued on. Carefully slide a flat tool under the attached areas and loosen them.
    3. Now you can remove the cover together with the coil.
    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
    Steel Laboratory Spatula
  4. Disconnecting the battery

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    Used tools
    Pry Tool
    • Battery Connector
    1. Using the spudger, carefully disconnect the battery contact from the motherboard.

    Always lever from a side where there are no small components on the motherboard. This avoids unintentional damage to capacitors or ICs.

    Used tools
  5. Removing the speaker

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    • 7 × 3,9 mm Phillips
    1. Loosen the Phillips screws that secure the speaker and then remove it.
    2. You can loosen the speaker more easily by lifting it up a little at the openings at the side. The openings are marked with small triangular arrows.
  6. Removing the headphone jack

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    • Connector
    1. Disconnect the headphone jack connector from the motherboard. Carefully position the spudger and remove the connector.
    2. Lever the side of the jack to release it and then remove it from the case.



  7. Removing the front-facing camera

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    • Camera Connector
    1. Now disconnect the front camera connector using a spudger.
    2. Pry it up from the free side where there are no PCB components.
    3. Then take the camera out of its holder.
  8. Removing the mainboard

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    • 3 × 3,7 mm Phillips
    • Display connector
    • Fingerprint connector
    1. Using the spudger, carefully disconnect the marked contacts from the motherboard.
    2. Remove the several Phillips screws.
    3. Take the SIM card holder out.
    4. Now you can carefully remove the motherboard. Make sure it doesn’t get caught on the connectors you already disconnected.
    5. Then set the board aside in a safe place.
    There's a small plastic pin in the opening of the SIM tray. Make sure it doesn't fall out.
  9. Removing the camera

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    • Camera Connector

    Take enough time for this step and be particularly careful when handling the motherboard.

    1. Disconnect the camera connectors on the back of the motherboard.
    2. Push the cameras through the opening of the board so that you can take them out.
    3. The camera module is lightly glued at the edge. Here you can use hot air to help yourself if the cameras are not easy to remove.
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  11. Installing the new camera

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    • Camera Connector

    Stelle sicher, dass die Linsen der Kameras staubfrei sind und sich darauf keine Kratzer befinden.

    1. Lege das Kameramodul in die Hauptplatine und schließe die beide Konnektoren vorsichtig an. Nimm dafür den Konnektor und die Platine zwischen zwei Finger und drücke, bis der Konnektor mit einem leichten Klickgeräusch einrastet.
  12. Inserting the mainboard

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    • 3 × 3,7 mm Phillips
    • Display connector
    • Fingerprint connector
    1. Take the motherboard and carefully place it into the device. Be careful not to pinch any cables. Bend all connectors to the side.
    2. First place the board at the bottom and press the charging socket into its opening. Then press the board down until it is correctly positioned everywhere.
    3. Insert the SIM card holder. If it's stuck, don't push it in with force. In this case check if the mainboard is correctly seated.
    4. Then fasten the screws of the motherboard.
    5. Finally reconnect all connectors.
  13. Installing the front-facing camera

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    • Camera Connector

    Insert the front camera and attach its connector.

    Make sure that all protective films are removed and that the lens of the camera is dust free.

  14. Installing the headphone jack

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    • Connector
    1. Insert the audio jack and press it lightly until it clicks into place.
    2. Then connect the connector again.



  15. Installing the speaker

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    • 7 × 3,9 mm Phillips
    1. Then place the speaker back over the USB port, press it in and screw it tight.
    2. Make sure it's latched in at the bottom.
  16. Connecting the battery

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    • Battery Connector
    1. Connect the battery to the motherboard. Press the contact onto the connection on the motherboard until you hear it click into place.
  17. Installing the plastic cover

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    • 8 × 3,9 mm Phillips
    1. Put the cover with the antenna back in the enclosure after hooking it onto the top of the enclosure.
    2. Then press the cover with your fingers until it clicks gently into place.
    3. Fasten the phillips screws.
  18. Testing the device

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    1. Turn on your device and test it with the integrated test mode.
    2. Access the test mode by dialing *#0*#
    3. Follow the instructions and test the screen, the cameras and the sensors

    Test especially all functions of the part you replaced.

  19. Attaching the back cover

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    If the adhesive on the back cover is still intact, you can seal your device without using a new adhesive frame.

    1. Put the back cover back in its original position.
    2. Press the back cover on all over so the glue will stick.

    You can also heat your device with hot air and then clamp it or weight it down with a couple books so the glue will stick better.

    If you install a new backcover, now remove the last protective films from the adhesive surfaces.
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