iPhone XS Max camera replacement By How-FixIT

Hello everyone, today I show you how to disassemble iPhone XS Max and replace camera module To disassemble the iPhone XS Max you need the following tools: Screwdriver set, Tweezers, Opening plastic tool, Plastic mediator, Suction cup for removing display In the description of this video, I left links to the necessary tools and parts for replacement Before disassembling, turn off the iPhone and remove the sim card tray. Unscrew two screws near the lightning port. Display glued around perimeter of iPhone and we need to heat the surface of iPhone for open it. Apply the suction cup to the bottom edge of the display and pull up on the ring. Next, push the plastic mediator between the display and iPhone case. From this position, evenly and slowly, open the display around the perimeter of iPhone.

The iPhone case opens like a book; the display opens to the right side. Next, using a Tri-Wing screwdriver, unscrew the 4 screws and remove the metal panel. Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard. Unscrew the 3 screws and remove the second metal panel. Disconnect 2 cables of the display and the sensor panel cable from the mainboard.

Now you can remove the display. Using a Phillips PH00 screwdriver unscrew 2 screws. Disconnect two cables from mainboard of iPhone. Carefully remove the camera, pulling the camera case from the side. In the description of this video, I left a link where you can buy a new camera for iPhone XS Max.

Install the camera and connect two cables to mainboard. Install the metal bracket and fasten 2 screws. Now you can install the display and test how camera works before final assembly with gluing the iPhone case. Connect 3 cables from the display module and only after that connect the battery cable to the mainboard. Turn on the iPhone and install the sim card.

Let’s test how everything works, and if it works well, let's go to the final assembly with gluing the iPhone case. Remove the old adhesive tape from the iPhone case. After, using medicine alcohol wipe the surface of iPhone case and display module. Now, take new adhesive tape and apply to the case. With this tape, you save waterproof resistance of the iPhone.

I left link where you can buy this adhesive tape in description. You can install the display without adhesive tape, but you will lose waterproof resistance. Connect 3 cables from the display to mainboard. Set metal panel and fasten 3 screws. After, connect battery cable to the mainboard.

Set metal panel and fasten 4 screws. Now, close the iPhone case... and press down the display around the perimeter. Fasten the two screws near the lightning port. Now you can turn on the iPhone and use it.

Source : How-FixIT