Replace the rear camera of an iPhone 13

The part for this repairRear ultra-wide camera for iPhone 13 (LED) – Compatiblefrom €8.90View the part →

Tools needed

• Pentalobe precision screwdriveron sale · €8.90
• Phillips precision screwdriveron sale · €9.90
• Suction cupon sale · €7.90
• Opening picks or thin plastic spudgerson sale · €7.90
• Anti-static fine-tip tweezerson sale · €7.90
• Gentle, controlled heat source (phone heat plate or heat pouch)on sale · €12.90
• Anti-static wrist strap and anti-static work maton sale · €7.90
• Magnetic tray or plate to store and identify the screws
• Replacement rear camera module compatible with the iPhone 13
• Replacement adhesive seal for the screen
• Soft lint-free cloth

Safety

• Lithium-ion battery: do not puncture it, bend it or use a metal tool to lever it. A swollen, hot or damaged battery must not be reused.
• Heat: heat in short, moderate steps; too much heat damages the screen, the battery and the seals.
• Static electricity: work on a non-metallic surface and discharge yourself before touching the ribbon cables.
• Switch the device off completely and unplug the charger before opening it. Always disconnect the battery before any other connector.
• Never force the screen ribbon cables: they tear easily. Do not touch the camera lenses with your fingers.
• The original water resistance is no longer guaranteed after opening, even with a new seal.

Steps

1. 1Prepare the workspace

   Back up your data, switch off the iPhone and unplug all cables. Sit at a well-lit anti-static mat, put on the anti-static wrist strap and prepare a tray to store the screws in order.

2. 2Remove the bottom screws

   Unscrew the two small pentalobe screws located on either side of the charging port. Keep them together in the tray.

3. 3Lift the screen

   Gently heat the edge of the screen, place the suction cup at the bottom and lift slightly to create a small gap. Slide an opening pick along the side to cut the adhesive, without pushing it in too deeply, then work carefully all the way around.

4. 4Open the screen without pulling on the ribbon cables

   Open the screen like the cover of a book, without separating it completely, and prop it against a stable support. The ribbon cables remain connected to the logic board, so do not pull on them.

5. 5Disconnect the battery, then the screen

   Remove the metal cover over the battery connector and gently lift that connector with a plastic tool. Then remove the brackets holding the screen connectors, disconnect them and set the screen aside. Note the position of each screw and each bracket carefully.

6. 6Remove the old rear camera

   Remove any brackets or screws holding the rear camera module. Disconnect its connector with a plastic tool, then gently lift the module, without touching the lenses or bending the ribbon cable.

7. 7Fit the new camera

   Compare the new module with the old one to check that they are identical. Place it in its housing, reconnect its connector by pressing lightly, then put the brackets and screws back in their original positions, without overtightening.

8. 8Test before closing

   Temporarily reconnect the battery and the screen, then switch on the iPhone. Check in the Photos app that each lens works, that the image is sharp and that the flash fires. Then switch the device off and disconnect the battery again before continuing.

9. 9Reassemble and close

   Reconnect the battery then the screen, and refit the connector covers in the reverse order of disassembly. Clean the edge of the frame, fit the new seal, align the screen and press gently all around. Finally, refit the two bottom screws and carry out a final full test.