Every time the iPhone comes up with an enhanced camera system. Just like the iPhone 15 Pro it has an amazing camera with outstanding features. Accidents can happen and you may get a destroyed camera system that clicks blurry phones, fuzzy recording and no focus when capturing with your iPhone 15 Pro rear Cameras. Don’t worry the iPhone 15 Pro is greatly repairable. You have the amazing option always on that is replacing your iPhone 15 Pro rear cameras. So today we are going to show you how easy DIY iPhone 15 Pro Rear Cameras Replacement is.
But before moving ahead we want to inform you that there are Apple’s parts pairing restrictions till the 17. 6 iOS. So maybe you will receive a warning for the replacement part even if you use genuine parts. However the rear camera’s replacement will work normally with your phone. Anyways let’s move ahead to replace the iPhone 15 Pro rear cameras replacement.
Essential Tools For iPhone 15 Pro Rear Camera Replacement
Replacing the rear camera on an iPhone 15 Pro requires specific tools to make sure a smooth and safe process. Having the right tools on hand will make the replacement easier and reduce the risk of damaging your phone. Here is a list of the essential tools you will need before you start.
- * P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver (for iPhone)
- * Tri-point Y000 Screwdriver
- * Phillips PH000 Screwdriver
- * Plastic Opening Tool
- * Suction Cup Handle
- * Spudger Tool
- * Fine-Tip Tweezers
- * Isopropyl Alcohol (90% or higher)
- * Lint-Free Cloth or Microfiber Cloth
- * Phone 15 Pro Rear Camera Assembly
- * Heat Gun/Hair Dryer
Choosing the Right Place For iPhone 15 Pro Rear Camera Replacement
When you are replacing the rear camera on your iPhone 15 Pro picking the right spot to work is really important. You will need a clean and dust-free area to avoid any tiny particles getting inside your phone. Also good lighting is a must so you can clearly see all the small parts and screws. It helps to work on a stable and flat surface to keep things from slipping around. However try to choose a quiet space without distractions so you can focus on the task without any interruptions. And of course make sure your work area is safe for electronics. Furthermore you have to keep it away from liquids or anything that could damage your phone.
Step #1. Disassemble the iPhone 15 Pro
After setting all the things for smooth replacement now we will start the disassembling process.
- * So for this we need to remove all the wires and cable attachments from the phone.
- * Also make sure the charging status shows less than 25% charging. Otherwise you have to wait till it gets drained to secure your phone from accidental fire damage.
- * Then we will switch off the iPhone 15 Pro. To switch off you have to press the power button with the volume button at the same time for a while. When the power off slider appears. Slide it rightward. Wait for a few seconds until the screen goes completely black.
Taping Over The Cracked Screen
If the iPhone 15 Pro’s screen is cracked you have to overlap it with the packing tap. This is very important because we need to separate the screen and in this process the screen may get more damage or the shaded glass could injure your face. You only need to take a clear packing tap and apply it on the screen in an overlapping manner. Make sure there is a smooth area where we can apply the suction handle.
Step #2. Unfasten Pantalob Crews
- * Take a P2 pentalobe screwdriver for iPhoneand open two 7 mm long screws from either side of the charging port of the iPhone 15 Pro.
- * Keep the screws safely aside for reassembling the phone.
Step #3. Apply Heat on the iPhone 15 Pro Screen
- * For separating the screen from the frame we need to cut the adhesive between the screen and the frame. For this purpose we will apply some heat to melt the sticky adhesive to make the process easier.
- * Use a heat gun or Hair dryer for heat application.
- * Start from the bottom edge of the screen.
- * Do it only for a while until it gets enough hot to touch then change the spot for heat application.
- * Apply heat on all edges of the phone.
Step #4. Apply Suction Handle
- * Now we will apply the suction handle on the bottom of the iPhone 15 Pro’s screen. We use this suction handle for safely pulling the screen and creat a line gap for inserting an opening pick.
- * With the steady force we will pull the screen until we notice a line gap enough to insert an opening pick.
Step #5. Insert Opening Pick
- It’s time to insert an opening pick between the screen and the frame.
- Do remember you can only put the pick 3 mm deep into the screen. Otherwise you could damage the spring contacts inside the screen.
How to Prevent Internal Cables And Sprinf From Damaging
There is a simple way to avoid damaging your internal screen. You can mark the 3 mm depth on your tool with a permanent marker to guide you while opening it. Another option is to stick a coin to your tool using packing tape marking the 3 mm measurement. Both methods help make sure you don’t go too deep and damage the screen.
Important Areas to Watch While Removing the Screen
When cutting through the adhesive that holds the screen in place you need to pay close attention to these spots.
- * Two fragile cables connect the screen to the phone. One is right above the action button and the other sits around the middle of the left edge. Be cautious near these areas.
- * There are also several spring contacts along the phone’s edges. Be extra careful not to push your opening tool too deep here as this could bend or damage these contacts. Always stay shallow with your tool to avoid any issues.
Step #6. Slide The Opening Pick
- * Slide the opening pick back and forth to cut the adhesive and the screen from the bottom edge of the screen.
- * Keep moving the pick cutting through the adhesive and going along the bottom right corner of the screen.
- * Now slide the pick toward the right edge of the phone.
- * In the middle you will feel a force stop. It is the metal clip that secures the screen with the frame.
- * To release this clip you need to rotate the pick insert its flat side into the screen and twist it to increase the gap.
- * When you feel and hear the releasing sound you can move ahead with the pick cutting through the adhesive.
- * On The right edge you will only insert the 5 mm deep tip of the opening pick.
- * Keep moving toward the power button of the phone.
- * You have to leave the opening here near the power button. You know about inside-the-screen connections and spring contacts.
Step #7. Insert Second Opening Pick
- * Now we need to insert the second opening pick just blow from the first opening pick.
- * Move the pick toward the bottom side turn it from the corner and take it to the button edge again.
- * Now cut the adhesive from the bottom left corner and carefully take out the pick on the left edge of the iPhone 15 Pro.
- * Move the first opening pick toward the top edge crossing the the power button.
- * Cut the adhesive from the top right corner of the screen.
- * If you feel difficulty moving the pick you can apply heat for melting the adhesive inside the screen edges.
- * Along the top edges you will only 3 mm deep insert the pick.
- * You will encounter two clips that need to be released to separate the screen.
- * Slide the second opening pick and stop it below the volume down button.
- * Along the left edges of the phone you will only insert the pick 2 mm deep.
- * Take the first pick on the top left corner and turn it around to take it on the left edge of the phone.
- * Don’t go across the side buttons.
- * By twisting both the pick increases the gap for releasing the adhesive until you feel the screen is free.
Step #8. Prop Up The Screen
- * Use a small box or a stack of books on the left side of your phone to hold the screen up while you disconnect the cables.
- * Lift the right side of the screen carefully, like opening a book’s cover.
- * If the screen feels like it’s stuck, use an opening tool to go around the edges again to loosen any remaining adhesive.
- * Keep the screen propped up to easily access the cables without putting any strain on them.
Step #9. Unfasten Six Screws From the Logic Board Connector Cover
- * The screens and battery cables are under the connector cover. And this cover is secured with the six screws.
- * Use a Y000 screwdriver to unfasten Four 1.6 mm‑long screws and Two 1.3 mm‑long screws.
- * You have to be careful while resembling, the screws should go back to the same hole where they come from.
- * Turn the bottom of the logic board cover counterclockwise.
- * Carefully slide the top left corner out from underneath the ambient light sensor cable.
- * Once free remove the cover.
Step #10. Disconnect The Battery and the Screen’s Press Cables
- * Use the tip of an opening pick to gently pry up the battery press connector.
- * Disconnect it from the bottom right corner of the logic board.
- * Now it’s time to use the same opening pick or the flat tip spudger to pry up the screen cable connection.
Insert it into the cable located in the center of the logic board and disconnect it.
- * Now carefully slide the tip of an opening pick under the ambient light sensor cable at the top left corner of the logic board.
- * Gently lift the cable to disconnect it.
- * Remove the screen from the frame.
Step #11. Disconnect the Rear Camera
- * Take the tip of an opening pick and gently pry up to disconnect the three rear camera press connectors located at the top right of the logic board.
- * The third connector is tucked beneath the top one, so carefully lift the top cable a bit to expose the third connector.
Step #12. Open Three Screws To Release the Rear Camera
- * It’s time to open three screws securing the rear camera assembly.
- * One is a 3.8 mm‑long screw, another one is a 3.2 mm‑long screw and the third one is a 2.8 mm‑long screw.
- * Use a Phillips #000 screwdrivers to unfasten these screws.
- * Be careful not to touch or smudge the camera lenses during this step.
- * Take your spudger and insert the tip between the top right corner of the rear cameras and the frame.
- * Gently pry upwards until you can grab the rear cameras with your fingers.
- * Once you have a hold of them carefully lift the rear cameras out of the device.
With this 11th step the rear camera’s assembly has been removed. The further steps will guide you how to reassemble the new replacement rear camera assembly and then how to make connections again. We will also install the new adhesive replacement to the iPhone 15 Pro screen and then reassemble it.
Step #13. Install New Rear Camera Replacement to the iPhone 15 Pro
- * Now unpack the new Rear Cameras assembly Replacement.
- * See it carefully and place it in its slot
- * Make sure the correct fitting so that the press connector reaches to their connecting spot.
- * Press with your finger so that it fits perfectly.
- * Now secure the rear camera with its screws.
- * As you know all three screws are in different sizes so be careful while putting these screws back.
- * Use the same Phillips #000 screwdrivers to fasten these screws but be cautious don’t over tighten the screws.
- * Once you are done with the screws connect the camera press cable to the logic board.
- * Do remember that the third connector is hidden just beneath the top one. You can see the third connector by slightly lifting the top cable.
Step #14. Applying New Adhesive Replacement to the Screen
- * For reassembling the screen we need a new adhesive replacement strip. Actually the screen is not secure with old adhesive but for the time being you can reassemble the screen and use the phone. But this method is not appreciated.
- * Well to install new replacement adhesive we have to clean the old adjective from the phone’s frame and the screen.
- * Use a pointed tip spudger or a tweezer for peeling and removing the leftover adhesive
- * Also you can apply a few drops of isopropyl alcohol and rub it with lint free or microfiber cloth to clean the frame and screen completely.
- * Now take the new adhesive replacement and place it on the frame to see the cutouts and spring contacts.
- * Now peel the large plastic liner from the pull tab to expose the sticky surface. But don’t completely remove it at this time. Just partially expose the sticky adhesive side.
- * Carefully apply it on the frame from the bottom side.
- * Gradually peel the large blue liner and keep applying the adhesive on the frame.
- * Please make sure the adhesive application is aligned.
- * Also remember if you apply the adhesive wrongly you can not re use it but remove and correct. You have to use a new adhesive replacement sheet.
- * Press the adhesive down firmly using your hand or a flat-end spudger to secure it well to the frame.
- * Remove the top plastic liner.
Step #15. Connect the Cables With the Logic Board
- * Swing the screen in a propped-up position so you can easily access the connectors.
- * Start by reconnecting the ambient light sensor cable to the logic board. Please make sure it aligns perfectly.
- * Next connect the screen cable by carefully pressing it onto the logic board.
- * After that reconnect the battery cable to the logic board. And make sure it’s properly settled.
- * When reconnecting a press connector make sure it’s lined up correctly with the socket. Gently press down on one side until you hear a click, then press the other side until it’s secure.
- * Double-check that the connector sits flat as the rubber around the socket can sometimes prevent a proper connection. Make sure everything is properly connected and secure before moving on.
Step #16. Reassembling the Logic Board Cover and Fastening its Screws
- * Carefully position the logic board cover back into its slot. Please make sure everything lines up.
- * Also ensure that the top left corner slides underneath the ambient light sensor cable properly.
- * Gently press the cover into place with your fingers making sure it sits flat.
- * Secure the cover by fastening all six screws.
- * Make sure you are using the right screws for each hole and that they are tightened back into their original positions.
Step #17. Placing the Screen on Your iPhone 15 Pro
- * First peel off the last piece of adhesive liner from the frame to expose the sticky part.
- * Take your time to carefully align the screen with the phone’s frame. Make sure the corners and edges line up perfectly before pressing it down.
- * Once it is in place gently press the screen down. Also going around the edges to make sure there are no gaps. The screen should sit flush against the frame without any uneven spots.
- * Apply steady firm pressure all around the edges so the adhesive sticks properly.
- * Check that everything is sealed tight and the screen is secured.
Step #18. Fasten Pentalobe Screws
- * After completing the rear camera replacement locate the two Pentalobe screw holes near the charging port.
- * Use a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to carefully reinsert the screws into the holes on either side.
- * Be sure not to overtighten as this could cause damage to the frame.
- * Once the screws are fastened press and hold the power button to turn on your iPhone 15 Pro.
- * Test the camera and other key functions like the screen and touch sensitivity to make sure everything is working properly.
Conclusion
Congratulations on successfully replacing the rear cameras of your iPhone 15 Pro! We hope everything went smoothly throughout the process. After completing the replacement you may be able to calibrate the new camera using Apple’s Repair Assistant if your replacement part supports it. This tool is available with iOS 18, and here’s how you can use it.
1. Update Your iPhone
Go to Settings > General > Software Update and make sure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS 18.
2. Access Repair Assistant
Go to Settings > General > About.
3. Parts & Service History
Tap on “Parts & Service History.”
4. Restart & Finish Repair
Select “Restart & Finish Repair” and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the calibration process.
If any part of the process didn’t go as planned, or if you ran into any issues while replacing the rear cameras don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance. You can leave a comment below or send us an email. The Screen Fixed team is always here to help! Feel free to ask us if you need additional guidance or have any questions. We are happy to assist you through any tricky steps.
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