Introduction
Use this guide to remove or replace the rear camera module on your Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G.
The camera’s connectors are on the backside of the motherboard. You’ll have to remove the motherboard in order to disconnect the rear camera module.
This guide uses steps written for the non-5G Note10+. Some images in this guide may show minor discontinuities. They shouldn’t affect the overall guide procedure.
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Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or a straightened paper clip into the small hole on the SIM card tray on the top edge of the phone.
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Press firmly to eject the tray.
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Remove the SIM card tray.
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Apply a suction cup to the heated edge of the rear cover, as close to the edge as possible.
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Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the rear cover and the frame.
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Insert the point of an opening pick into the gap.
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Slide the opening pick along the left edge towards the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.
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Leave the pick inserted in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.
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Repeat the previous heating and cutting procedure for the remaining three sides of the phone.
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Leave an opening pick on each side as you continue to the next to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 4 mm screws securing the wireless charging coil.
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Use a pair of tweezers to lift up and flip back the metal shield covering the battery connector.
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While holding the metal shield up and out of the way, use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up the battery connector to disconnect it.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the wireless charging coil connector from the motherboard.
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Tilt the metal shielding up so you can grip it with your fingers.
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Peel the wireless charging coil up and away from the device.
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Remove the wireless charging coil.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the main interconnect cable from the motherboard.
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Disconnect the secondary interconnect cable from the motherboard.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the main interconnect cable from the daughterboard.
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Disconnect the secondary interconnect cable from the daughterboard.
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Use a spudger or your fingers to gently fold the secondary interconnect cable away from the battery.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the touch layer connector from the motherboard.
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Disconnect the side button connector from the motherboard.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the 5G mmWave antenna connector from the motherboard.
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Gently bend the cable away from the motherboard.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the S-Pen charging coil connector from the motherboard.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up the motherboard enough to grip it with your fingers.
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Remove the motherboard.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the small piece of tape covering the middle camera connector.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the bottom camera connector.
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Disconnect the middle camera connector.
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
I have an adjustable hot plate. I bought it when I replaced the back and battery on a previous note. I am wondering about some type of shim so that the camera bump is not in contact with the hot plate. I am thinking about fender washers. Is there a better way?
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