Replace the rear camera on an iPhone 15

The part for this repairRear ultra-wide camera for iPhone 15 (LED) – Compatiblefrom €8.90View the part →

Tools needed

• Precision screwdrivers suited to the device’s screws
• Thin plastic opening toolon sale · €6.90
• Guitar picks or thin plastic cardson sale · €7.90
• Plastic or anti-static tweezers with fine tipson sale · €7.90
• Gentle heat source with adjustable temperature
• Suction cupon sale · €7.90
• Anti-static wrist strapon sale · €7.90
• Magnetic tray or mat to sort the screwson sale · €6.90
• Replacement adhesive for the rear glass
• Replacement rear camera compatible with the model

Safety

• Lithium-ion battery: do not puncture it, bend it or pry it with a metal tool. 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 off the device and disconnect all cables before you begin.
• Ribbon cables and connectors are very fragile: never force them, and lift them straight up without jerking.
• Do not reuse screws from another location: note where each screw goes, as their lengths may differ.

Steps

1. 1Prepare the device and workspace

   Switch off the iPhone completely, remove the case and, if possible, use it until the battery is low. Set up on a clean, well-lit surface and put on your anti-static wrist strap.

2. 2Heat the rear glass

   Apply gentle heat across the entire rear glass to soften the adhesive holding it in place. Avoid overheating one spot, especially near the cameras and the battery.

3. 3Lift the rear glass

   Place the suction cup, pull gently to create a small gap, then slide a thin plastic tool in. Work around the glass to cut the adhesive without pushing the tool in too deeply.

4. 4Open without tearing the ribbon cable

   Lift the rear glass like the cover of a book, without opening it fully. A ribbon cable still connects it to the rest of the device, so disconnect it carefully before separating the glass.

5. 5Disconnect the battery

   Remove the metal bracket protecting the battery connector, keeping its screws separate. Then lift the battery connector with a plastic tool to cut the power supply.

6. 6Disconnect the camera

   Remove any covers or plates over the rear camera connector, then gently lift that connector. Keep each screw in the order you removed it.

7. 7Remove the old camera

   Take out the screws or brackets securing the module, then lift it carefully, without pressing on the lenses. If the module resists, check that no screw or ribbon cable is still holding it.

8. 8Install the new camera

   Place the new module in position, lying flat, without touching the lenses. Refit its fixings, then reconnect its connector by pressing gently until it is properly seated.

9. 9Test before closing

   Reconnect the battery and the rear glass ribbon cable, then switch on the iPhone without sticking the glass down. Check that the rear camera works properly for photos and video, then switch the device off again and disconnect the battery before continuing.

10. 10Close and stick the rear glass

    Put all covers and screws back in place, reconnect the battery, then clean the edges and apply new adhesive. Replace the rear glass, press evenly around the edge and let it set properly before using the device.