The front-facing camera isn’t working or your pictures are blurry.
In this repair guide, we show you how to replace your Samsung Galaxy S3’s defective front camera on your own. You need this repair if the front camera isn’t working, the aperture doesn’t open, or your pictures are blurry.
Required tools
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Menda ESD Spudger
Menda ESD Spudger
You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.
from €26.38 on Amazon -
Steel Laboratory Spatula
Steel Laboratory Spatula
You need a flat and sturdy prying tool to disconnect glued parts.
on Amazon -
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.
from €10.84 on Amazon
Getting started with the repair of your Galaxy S3
If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.
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Removing the back cover
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Removing the battery
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Removing the SIM card
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Removing the speaker/headphone output
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Disconnecting the connectors
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Removing the logic board
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Removing the front camera
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Installing the front camera
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Installing the logic board
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Connecting the connections
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Installing the speaker/headphone output
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Attaching the plastic cover
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Inserting the SIM and microSD cards
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Installing the battery
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Attaching the back cover
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Removing the plastic cover
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Final test
The right tools for your repair
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