How to replace the front-facing FaceTime camera in an iPhone 5s

Source: www.imore.com --- Friday, October 10, 2014 Have an iPhone 5s with a busted front-facing camera? Whether you have lines through the screen when trying to take selfies or the camera just won't seem to turn around, all of these can be signs that it needs to be replaced. Luckily, since it's simply attached to the front display, replacing an iPhone 5s FaceTime camera is a relatively easy iPhone DIY repair to perform on your own. Not only can we walk you through step-by-step, we can also link you to high quality parts and tools to get the job done right! What you need to replace an iPhone 5s front-facing camera You'll need some tools and parts in order to repair your iPhone 5s. If you're in the United States or Canada, we highly recommend checking out eTech Parts as we've had lots of good experiences with them and know their customer service is out of this world. All the links below will route you to the direct item on eTech's site. Replacement front-facing camera - Buy now Suction cup - Buy now 5-point security screwdriver - Buy now Standard #000 Phillips screwdriver - Buy now Spudger tool - Buy now Razor blade - Buy Now iSesamo Opening tool (not necessary but awesome for prying up cables and getting under adhesive) - Buy Now Power off your iPhone 5s Before performing any repair on any device, always remember to power it off. Simply hold down on the Power button until you see Slide to Power off . One you're sure your iPhone 5s is turned off, proceed to the next section. Remove ...

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