Are your iPhone 15 Plus photos coming out blurry or struggling to focus? It might be time for an iPhone 15 Plus rear cameras replacement. In this step-by-step guide we will walk you through the process of replacing both the wide and ultrawide rear cameras. It will help you restore the quality of your photos and videos. So forget your worries when dealing with fuzzy images, noisy footage, or focusing issues. This guide will make the repair simple. You will also learn about necessary tools including the back glass adhesive. Also you must be informed about potential Apple parts pairing warnings. But don’t worry the iPhone 15 Plus replacement rear cameras will work normally. So you can confidently complete your repair.
Step #1. Prepare Place For iPhone 15 Plus Rear Cameras Replacement
It’s a great suggestion before you start the replacement of the iPhone 15 Plus rear cameras. Set up a clean and organized workspace. Make sure you have good lighting and a flat surface to work on. Gather all the necessary tools including replacement rear cameras, adhesive, and a small screwdriver. A soft mat or cloth is ideal to place under the phone, protecting it from scratches during the repair. This will help keep everything in place and make the process smoother. Note the list of necessary things that you will need for the iPhone 15 Plus rear cameras replacement.
Things You Will Need
*iPhone 15 Plus Rear Camera Assembly
*P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone
*Hair Dryer/Heat Gun
*Opening Picks
*Suction Handle
*Tri‑point Y000 Screwdriver
*Tweezers
*Spudger
*Phillips #00 Screwdriver
*Isopropyl Alcohol
*Lint-free Cloth
*Back Glass Adhesive
*Anti-static band (optional)
*Silicon Repairing Mat (optional)
So managing these things will help you make the procedure smooth and ultimately successful. Now go ahead and disassemble the iPhone 15 Plus for the rear camera replacement.
Step #2. Preparing Your Phone for Disassembling
*Check your phone to see if it is plugged into any cable or charging wire. Please remove any plugged in your phone.
*Switch Off the phone.
Here is the way to Switch Off iPhone 15 Plus
*Press the top volume button on the side of your iPhone 15 Plus.
*While still holding the volume button, press and hold the Side button.
*Continue holding both buttons until the power off icon appears on the screen.
*When the icon shows up swipe the power off slider from left to right to shut down your iPhone.
Precautions
*Please start the disassembling when you are sure that the phone’s charging is less than 25%.
*Otherwise you have to wait until it gets drained to that level.
*A charged battery is more susceptible to catching fire because of “lithium-ion.”
Step #3. Unfasten Pentalobe Screws
*Start with removing the pentalobe screws that are beside the charging port.
*These screws are 7 mm long and you will need a P2 pentalobe driver to unfasten and then remove them.
Step #4. Heat The Bottom Edge of the iPhone 15 Plus Rear Class
*To make the disassembling process easier we need to apply some heat to the back glass of the iPhone 15 Plus.
*Heat will melt the adhesive keeping the back glass and frame.
*Use a heat gun or hair dryer. Both will work well for heating purposes.
*Please be careful while heating. Keep checking the back glass with your hand until it feels too hot to touch. Then stop heating as the phone is very susceptible to heat damage.
Step #5. Place A Suction Handle
*It’s time to place a suction handle at the bottom of the iPhone 15 Plus back glass.
*Be sure to place it at the center of the bottom edge.
*You will pull the handle steadily and create a gap between the back glass and the frame.
Suggestion
*If your screen or back glass is severely cracked cover it with strips of packing tape.
*Overlap the strips to keep the broken pieces in place. This will help prevent injury and make it easier to take the phone apart.
*Make sure there is a flat, smooth section near the bottom of the phone where you can securely attach a suction cup for the next step.
Step #6. Insert an Opening Pick
*Now insert an opening pick into the gap.
*With the opening pick you cut the adhesive and separate the real glass to access the iPhone’s internal components.
*Rotate the opening pick back and forth to cut the adhesive to separate the back glass from the bottom edge frame.
*In the bottom you are allowed to insert the opening pick only 5 mm long.
*Here you have to leave the pick to prevent the adhesive stick again.
Making Opening Pick
Do not insert the opening pick too deeply to avoid damaging your device. Follow this step to help mark the pick and prevent any issues.
*Start by measuring 3 mm from the tip of the opening pick and drawing a line with a permanent marker. This will guide you so you don’t insert it too far.
*You can also mark the other corners of the pick with different measurements for added precision.
*Another option is to tape a small coin 3 mm from the tip of the pick to create a physical stop. It will make it easier to control the depth.
Step #7. Heat the Right Edge of the Phone
*Now we will apply heat to the right edge of the phone.
*Keep checking the back glass with your hand and feeling the warmth. As you know the phone is highly adaptable and can catch fire if it gets too hot.
*After heating rotate the opening pick from the bottom edge to the bottom right corner. Then keep sliding it toward the phone’s right edges.
*Here you are allowed to 7 mm insertion of the opening pick.
*You will feel a forced stop in the middle of the right edge. It is a hook holding the rear glass to the frame.
*By twisting and turning the pick you can release that clip and move the pick ahead.
*When you reach the volume keys stop slicing ahead. This site has a wireless charging cable.
*Here you need to leave the pick to stop the back glass from re-sealing.
Wireless Charging Cable Information
*You must be aware of the wireless charging cable. The wireless charging coil is posted in the rear glass, and its cable is connected to the logic board from the volume key code.
*Be cautious when working near the volume-up button. A fragile cable connects the back glass to the phone. Do not insert your pick in this area to avoid accidentally cutting the cable.
*Several small spring contacts are around the edges of the phone. It’s important to be extra careful and not insert the pick too deeply in any of these areas, as you might bend or damage the contacts. Always follow the recommended depth in each step to protect these parts.
Step #8. Heat the Left Edge of the iPhone 15 Plus
*Apply heat using the heat gun or a hair dryer.
*Wait until the back glass gets warm enough to touch.
*Then insert the second opening pick.
*You will have to insert the pick from the phone’s bottom edge and rotate it toward the left edge, cutting the adhesive in the bottom left corner.
*Keep slicing the adhesive until you reach the top left corner.
*Leave the pick insert here to prevent the cover from resealing.
*Well you are allowed to insert the pick 5 mm long here.
Step #9. Heat Top Edge of the iPhone
*Use the same heating equipment that you are already using.
*Check with your hand and feel the heat.
*Now rotate the opening pick from the top left corner to the top edges of the iPhone.
*Do insert the pick deeper than 3 mm long.
*Release the clip when you feel the hard stop.
*At the top right corner you have to stop the pick and leave it here.
*Again heat the phone’s top right corner to cut the adhesive easily.
*Move the pick from the top right corner toward the right edges.
*Near the volume keys twist and turn the pick to separate the cover from the frame.
*Only a 4 mm long opening pick insertion is allowed at the right side of the iPhone 15 Plus.
Step #10. Open the Back Glass Like A Book Cover
*Carefully open the back glass by swinging it to the phone’s right side.
*If it feels stuck go back around the edges and check for any adhesives or clips you missed.
*To avoid straining the cable, place the back glass on something elevated, like a small box or folded cloth, so it stays supported.
Step #11. Open the Lower Connector Cover Screws and Remove the Cover
*As you go through this repair keep track of every screw and make sure to put each one back in its original spot during reassembly. Everything needs to fit correctly.
*Use a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to take out the two screws (1.3 mm in length) that hold the lower connector cover in place. Make sure to keep the screws organized so you know where they belong later.
*Pick a pointer nose tweezer to grip the connector cover.
*Slide the cover toward the top of the phone to unlatch it from the logic board.
*Remove the cover and keep it securely aside.
Step #12. Remove the Battery Press Connector
*Hold the back glass upright with one hand and slowly turn the bottom part to the left. This will reveal the battery press connector, which is just below the volume buttons.
*Use the tip of an opening pick to gently lift and disconnect the battery press connector from the logic board.
*You will see a plus and minus sign on the top of the connector to help identify it.
*Disconnecting the battery is always a priority when it is possible to disconnect it.
Step #13. Open the Middle Connector Cover Screw and Remove It
*Use a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to take out the 0.9 mm screw holding the middle connector cover in place.
*Use the flat end of a spudger or your finger to gently push the cover toward the bottom of the phone. This will unclip the top edge.
*Once it’s loose carefully lift the cover and set it aside.
Step #14. Disconnect The Wireless Charging Cable And Free Up The Rear Glass
*Now we can disconnect the wireless charging press cable from the logic board.
*Use the opening pick to pry the wireless charging cable and NFC connector from the logic board. With a gentle push disconnect them.
*The back cover is free now. Remove the rear glass and keep it safely aside
Step #15. Disconnect The Rear Cameras And Antenna
*Just with the wireless charging coil socket you will see three press connectors.
*Two are rear cameras press connectors and one is an antenna connector.
*With the same opening pick, pry up the rear camera’s connectors and disconnect them from the logic board.
*Then disconnect the antenna cable from the logic board.
*These cables are coming through the battery sideline. We need to reposition these cables for the time.
*The two rear camera cables run under the antenna cable. That is why removing the cameras is a bit tricky.
*Use your fingers to lift the top and bottom press connector cables from their channels along the edge of the battery. I meant two rear camera connection cables are
*Now only the middle press connector is still connected. This cable is stuck to another one near the top of the battery, and you’ll need to separate them.
*Hold the two cables you just freed out of the way.
*Gently slide the tip of an opening pick between the middle cable and the one it’s stuck to, and carefully separate the adhesive.
Step #16. Unfasten The Rear Cameras Screws
*It’s time to unfasten the rear camera’s screws.
*The rear camera assembly is secured with 2.2 mm long screws.
*Use a Phillips #00 driver to open the screws and keep them in a safe place.
*Pry up the rear camera assembly from its top with a pointed-tip spudger.
*When it rises to your hand holding level grip it with your fingers.
*Pull the rear camera assembly upward and let the camera cables slide underneath the antenna cable.
*Remove the rear camera of the iPhone 15 Plus.
Step #17. Replace iPhone 15 Plus Rear Cameras
*Now take out the new rear camera from its packaging.
*Prepare a new replacement rear camera for reassembling.
*Put the new rear camera back in its slot.
*Push it from the top of the phone and gently adjust it to the rear camera slot.
*You have to router the camera cables under the antenna cable.
*Please do not miss the correct order of the cables. Otherwise, these cables will not reach their connection sockets correctly.
Step #18. Connect the Camera and Antenna Cables
*As you have ordered the cables correctly in the above step. Now connect them to the logic board.
*The long press cable is an antenna cable. Connect it to the logic board.
*Now connect the rear camera cables to the logic board.
*When you are sure that all the press cables are correctly connected you can fasten camera screws.
*There were three 2.2 mm long screws that needed Phillips #00 screwdriver.
How to Reconnect the Press Cable Correctly
To reconnect a press connector first line it up with its socket. Gently press down on one side until you hear a click and then do the same on the other side. Be sure the connector is sitting flat as the rubber insulation around the socket can sometimes prevent a full connection if not positioned properly.
Step #19. How to Replace iPhone 15 Plus Rear Glass Adhesive
To reassemble the back glass on your iPhone 15 Plus you will need to install new adhesive before connecting any cables or attaching the covers.
*Start by making sure the edges of both the phone and back glass are completely clean. If there is any old adhesive left use a pointed spudger or tweezers to peel it off. You can also use a lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol to gently rub away any remaining residue.
*In the next please position the new adhesive over the phone’s frame. The larger blue liner should be on the bottom with the pull tab in the bottom right corner. Use guides like the camera cutout and the notches along the top and bottom to help you align the adhesive correctly.
*Gently pull back the blue liner using the pull tab. This is just enough to expose the bottom part of the adhesive. Keep the liner lifted and line up the bottom edge of the adhesive with the frame of the phone. Make sure the iPhone’s spring contacts match up with the cutouts in the adhesive.
*As you move along apply the adhesive to the sides of the phone. Also kep pulling back the blue liner as you go. If the adhesive doesn’t line up perfectly adjust the edges to fit the frame properly.
*Check that the top notches are aligned with the frame and then carefully press down the top edge of the adhesive. Slowly peel off the rest of the blue liner.
*Finally use the flat end of a spudger to press the adhesive firmly along the edges of the frame. Be careful not to touch the spring contacts that are sticking through the pink liner. Once everything is in place pull the small tab in the top right corner to remove the pink liner and finish up.
Please Remember
*Any leftover residue can weaken your iPhone’s seal. So you need to make sure to thoroughly clean the frame before moving on.
*The new adhesive is extremely sticky. Please avoid letting it touch anything until you are ready to stick it to the frame.
*When peeling off the liners you have to be extra careful that nothing touches the exposed adhesive. As you know it could affect how well it sticks.
Step #20. Reassemble The Back Glass of the iPhone 15 Plus
*Now you will reconnect the charging coil and press the cable connector into place. To do this please prop up the iPhone’s back glass using a box or something similar to keep it steady.
*Use a flat-tip spudger to push the charging coil cable into position or you can gently press it down with your fingers.
*In the next you need to align the charging coil connector cover with the slot or hook on the logic board. Make sure the tab on the cover sits just behind the clip on the logic board. Hold it down with one finger then carefully slide the cover forward until it snaps into place.
*Finally grab a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to insert the screw and secure the cover.
Step #21. Make Battery Connection
*Use the flat end of a spudger or simply your finger to reconnect the battery.
*Hook the battery connector cover into its slot on the logic board.
*Than grab a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to insert the screws and secure the cover firmly in place.
Step #22. Remove The Final Adhesive Liners
*It’s time to remove the liners from the top, left, and bottom edges of your iPhone. But you have to leave the one on the right edge for now.
*As you peel off each liner be careful to keep anything from touching the exposed adhesive.
*Lift the back glass slightly to get access to the last liner on the right side.
*Gently peel off the final liner making sure you don’t catch or strain any cables or clips connected to the back glass.
Step #23. Place the Rear Glass of the iPhone 15 Plus
*Keep in mind that there are hooks on the rear glass. If any clips are in bending position gently straighten them with your fingers.
*Align the rear glass over the frame carefully to make sure it’s properly positioned.
*Start by gently placing the top edge of the glass onto the frame and make sure the top clips snap into place.
*Then press along the edges of the rear glass to lock in the remaining clips around the sides.
Step #24. Fasten Pentalobe Screws
*To fasten the pentalobe screws back in place use a P2 pentalobe driver.
*Insert and tighten the two 7.7 mm-long screws on either side of the charging port securely.
Step #25. Switch On the iPhone 15 Plus
*Press and hold the Side button until your iPhone 15 Plus turns on.
*Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to unlock it.
*If your SIM is locked, enter your PIN code.
*Once you have entered the correct PIN tap “OK” to confirm and access your phone.
*Now plug in your phone to charge and check that everything is working properly.
*Pay attention to how the new rear cameras function. Also monitor the camera quality and performance when taking photos and making videos during regular use.
Finally!
Congratulations! You have successfully replaced the rear cameras of your iPhone 15 Plus. We hope that everything went great on your side too. Well this step-by-step guide teaches you all about your phone. The pictures make every step clearer and more defined which gives you success in such DIY replacements. Anyway if you have anything to say about this guide feel free to comment. Otherwise you have our email address so please tell us what’s on your mind. Our team and I are eager to hear from you.
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