Samsung Galaxy S6 main camera repair guide

The rear-facing camera isn’t working.

You need this repair if the rear camera isn’t working, your pictures are blurry, or the camera doesn’t focus. In this repair guide, we show you how to replace your Samsung Galaxy S6’s defective rear camera on your own.

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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Menda ESD Spudger

Menda ESD Spudger

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

Steel Laboratory Spatula

You need a flat and sturdy prying tool to disconnect glued parts.
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iDoc Tool Kit, 21 pieces

iDoc Tool Kit, 21 pieces

Do you need to repair your smartphone? This kit includes all the tools you need for professional-quality repairs, from the ESD spudger and suction cup, to screwdrivers and tweezers, as well as the iDoc magnetic pad that holds your screws and small parts in place while you work. Not sure what goes where? Don’t worry – our detailed repair guides tell you what tool to use for each step.
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Phillips PH00 screwdriver

Phillips PH00 screwdriver

You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.
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Steps

11 Steps

Removing the back cover

Step 1

Removing the midframe

Step 2

Inserting the pick

Step 3

Removing the front camera

Step 4

Removing the logic board

Step 5

Disconnecting the dock connector cable

Step 6

Replacing the rear camera

Step 7

Installing the logic board

Step 8

Installing the front camera

Step 9

Connecting the frame components

Step 10

Attaching the back cover

Step 11

Getting started with the repair of your Galaxy S6

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

11 steps

Removing the back cover
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S6’s enclosure is glued firmly in place. To detach it, you have to constantly heat it with a heat gun so the glue will soften. Then you have to insert a plastic pick into the gap between the frame and the glass to detach the adhesive.

The gap between the aluminum frame and the glass is very small. We recommend that you use a very flat, sturdy object to get between them.

Carefully lift the back cover while using a suction cup.

As soon as a little gap opens up, use the plastic pick to avoid damaging the aluminum.
Removing the midframe
Remove the 13 Phillips screws that hold the plastic cover in place.
13 x 3.3 mm Phillips screws

Take out the SIM card tray.

Now lift the charging pad for wireless charging. It’s lightly glued to the midframe.

In order to remove the midframe, you have to carefully push down the battery and the rest of the smartphone. Use your other hand to push up the frame. If it doesn’t move, carefully insert a pick between the display and the frame, and press it upward.
Inserting the pick
You should only insert the pick a few millimeters between the back cover and the frame to prevent damage inside the enclosure.

The back cover is glued to the entire outer edge of the Galaxy S6. Move the pick once around the entire phone.
The back cover is painted on the inside. Remove any adhesive residue carefully to avoid scratches or cracks.

Once you’ve detached all the glue, you can carefully lift the back cover.
Removing the front camera
Place the pointed tip of the spudger very slightly below the contact and lift it up. Make sure you don’t break off the resistors that are soldered onto the logic board.

Now you can disconnect the front camera connector. Be very careful.
Removing the logic board
Disconnect the following contacts. Place the flat end of the spudger very slightly below the contacts and lift them up.
Battery
Display
Earpiece
Home button
Two antenna connectors

Now you can lift the logic board at the level of the back camera and fold it to one side.
The back of the logic board is still connected to the dock connector.

There's a small plastic pin in the opening of the SIM tray. Make sure it doesn't fall out.

Disconnecting the dock connector cable
Once the logic board is folded over, you can use the spudger to disconnect the connection.
Replacing the rear camera
Now you can disconnect the rear camera connector. Be very careful.

The camera’s still lightly glued in place. Detach it carefully.

Now plug the new rear camera’s connector into the corresponding contact. Use your finger to carefully press it into place. Only use as much pressure as you need for the contact to gently click into place.
Installing the logic board
Now connect the dock connector to the logic board again.

Fold it over and put it in the frame.

Make sure the cables don’t get under the logic board. Use the picture to check whether your logic board is positioned correctly.

Now reconnect all the connectors:
Battery
Display
Earpiece
Home button
Antenna connectors
Installing the front camera
Now put the front camera in the original location.

Then connect the connector to the logic board.
Connecting the frame components
Attach the outer frame to the main component again. Start at the dock connector and firmly press the two frame components together.

Then screw them together.
13 x 3.3 mm Phillips screws
Attaching the back cover
As a last step, you have to attach the back cover again.

The old glue is usually still sticky enough.

Put the back cover back on, heat it slightly and then use a little force to press it onto the smartphone for a while.