iPhone 16 Pro Front Camera Assembly Replacement
Follow this guide to replace the front camera assembly in your iPhone 16 Pro.
You may need to replace your front camera if your selfie photos or videos look blurry, don't work at all, or you're unable to use Face ID. If you experience these issues with your rear camera(s), follow this guide.
This assembly includes the front-facing camera and Face ID hardware. These parts come as one unit, which is uniquely paired to your logic board.
After you complete this guide, calibrate an authentic Apple front camera assembly using Repair Assistant.
You'll need replacement back glass adhesive to complete this repair.
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Werkzeuge
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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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iOpener Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Masking Tape Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Microfiber Cleaning Cloths Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Ersatzteile
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iPhone 16 Pro Rear Panel Adhesive Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
Anleitung
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Prepare the phone for disassembly
Unplug any cables from the phone.
Hold the power and either volume buttons and slide to power off the phone.
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Tape over any cracks
If the screen or back glass is badly cracked, lay overlapping strips of packing tape over the glass to protect yourself and make disassembly easier.
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Mark your opening picks
Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark the opening pick with a permanent marker.
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Remove the pentalobe screws
Use a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 7.4 mm‑long screws on either side of the USB-C port.
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Heat the bottom edge
Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the back glass for two minutes.
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Insert an opening pick
Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the back glass, above the USB-C port.
Pull up on the handle with a strong, steady force to create a gap between the back glass and the frame.
Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.
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Back glass information
There's a delicate cable connecting the back glass to the phone, right next to the volume up button. Don't insert your pick here to avoid slicing the cable.
There are multiple spring contacts around the perimeter of the phone. Be extra careful not to insert your pick deeper than suggested in each step to avoid bending these contacts.
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Separate the bottom edge adhesive
Slide your pick back and forth along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.
Leave your pick inserted in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Heat the right edge
Heat the right edge of the back glass until it's hot to the touch.
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Separate the bottom right corner adhesive
Slide your pick around the bottom right corner and halfway up the right edge, or until you feel a hard stop at a clip securing the back glass.
Leave this pick inserted to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Heat the left edge
Heat the left edge of the back glass until it's hot to the touch.
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Separate the left edge adhesive
Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge.
Slide the second pick around the bottom left corner and along the left edge of the screen to separate the adhesive and release the metal clips.
Leave this pick inserted at the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Heat the top edge
Heat the top edge of the back glass, including the area around the volume buttons, until it's hot to the touch.
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Separate the top edge adhesive
Slide your opening pick across the top edge and around the top right corner to the volume up button to separate the adhesive.
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Swing open the back glass
Gently swing open the back glass towards the volume buttons.
Support the back glass with a clean, sturdy object like a small box to avoid straining the cable.
Remove the opening picks.
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Disconnect the battery
Use a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the lower connector cover:
Two 1.2 mm‑long screws
One 1.0 mm‑long screw
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Step 17
Use tweezers or your fingers to pick up and remove the lower connector cover.
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Step 18
Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.
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Disconnect the back glass
Use a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the upper connector cover:
Two 1.0 mm‑long screws
One 1.2 mm‑long screw
One 1.6 mm‑long screw
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Step 20
Use tweezers or your fingers to pick up and remove the upper connector cover.
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Step 21
Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the back glass press connector.
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Remove the back glass
Lift the back glass off the frame and remove it.
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Disconnect the earpiece speaker
Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the earpiece speaker and 5G mmWave antenna press connectors, located on the top right corner of the logic board.
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Disconnect the front camera assembly
Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the two front camera assembly press connectors underneath the previous two.
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Remove the front camera assembly
Use a spudger or your fingers to pick up the front camera assembly and remove it from the phone.
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Disassembly complete
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Install the front camera assembly
Lay the front camera assembly in its recess.
Gently tuck the camera flex cables into the gap between the rear camera assembly and the earpiece speaker assembly.
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Step 28
Use your fingers or a spudger to push the front camera flex cables up towards the earpiece speaker, then tuck them in the gap between the earpiece speaker and the logic board.
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Connect the front camera assembly
Use your finger or a spudger to connect the two front camera assembly press connectors, located on the top edge of the logic board.
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Connect the earpiece speaker
Use your finger or a spudger to connect the earpiece speaker and 5G mmWave antenna (US models only) press connectors, located on the top right corner of the logic board.
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Remove the leftover adhesive
Use blunt nose tweezers or your fingers to remove large pieces of adhesive from the frame perimeter.
Use a spudger to scrape the adhesive residue off of the frame.
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Clean the back glass
If you're reusing your back glass, apply a few drops of highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) to a microfiber or lint-free cloth and wipe around the perimeter to prepare the surface for new adhesive.
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Clean the frame
Wrap a lint-free cloth or a coffee filter over the point of a spudger and apply a few drops of highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) to it.
Wipe in one direction along the perimeter of the frame to clean the adhesive residue.
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Apply the replacement adhesive
Lay the adhesive sheet over the frame to determine its proper orientation.
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Step 35
Grab the tab in the corner of the adhesive sheet and peel the liner to expose a third of the adhesive.
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Step 36
Carefully align the exposed edge of the adhesive strip with the corresponding edge of the iPhone's frame.
When it's correctly aligned, gently press the exposed adhesive strip onto the frame.
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Step 37
Continue peeling away the liner from the adhesive, gently pressing the adhesive into place.
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Step 38
Use a spudger to press the adhesive around the entire perimeter of your iPhone.
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Step 39
Use a spudger or your fingers to lift the pull tab connected to the large front liner. The pull tab is often in a corner of the liner.
Use the pull tab to peel off the large front liner from the adhesive.
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Connect the back glass
Prop up the back glass along the right edge of your iPhone.
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Step 41
Use your finger or the flat end of a spudger to press and connect the back glass connector onto the logic board.
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Connect the battery
Use your finger or a spudger to press and connect the battery press connector onto the logic board.
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Install the connector covers
Align the back glass connector cover by its screw holes and lay it in place.
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Step 44
Use a tri-point Y000 driver to install the four screws securing the back glass connector cover:
Two 1.3 mm‑long screws
Two 1.0 mm‑long screws
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Step 45
Align the battery connector cover by its screw holes and lay it in place.
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Step 46
Use a tri-point Y000 driver to install the three screws securing the battery connector cover:
Two 1.3 mm‑long screws
One 1.0 mm‑long screw
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Remove the final adhesive liners
Use your fingers or a spudger to peel away all perimeter liners, exposing the adhesive.
Check the frame and back glass for any stray liners and remove them. There should be no liners remaining.
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Install the back glass
Lower the back glass onto the frame, beginning with the top edge.
Press along the edges of the iPhone until the back glass sits flush against the frame.
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Apply heat to the perimeter
Use a hair dryer, heat gun, or an iOpener to heat the back glass perimeter until it's slightly too hot to touch.
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Apply pressure to the perimeter
Use your fingers to firmly squeeze around the perimeter of the iPhone.
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Step 51
Place your iPhone screen-side down on a clean, flat work surface.
Lay a strip of tape around the perimeter of the back glass to protect the finish.
Stack coins around the perimeter of the back glass until you create a wall that's as tall as the rear camera protrusions.
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Step 52
Place 3-4 heavy books squarely on top of your iPhone.
Leave the books in place for about 30 minutes.
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Install the pentalobe screws
Use a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to install the two 7.4 mm‑long screws on either side of the USB-C port.
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Abschluss
After your repair, calibrate a genuine replacement front camera assembly using Apple's Repair Assistant. Navigate to Settings → General → About → Parts & Service History, tap Restart & Finish Repair, and follow the onscreen prompts.
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 iPhone 16 Pro Answers Community for help.