How can I replace a damaged lens
I dropped the phone a damaged one of the two lenses. The camera still works well but I’d like to replace the lens. How can I do that?
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If it's just the lens itself and not the glass surround the camera bump, then it's not hard to do. Get a decent hair dryer or heat gun and a pick of some sort. I use tweezers. Remove the glass pieces, replace the adhesive, then the lens. Normally this process takes about 10 minutes and it's not very expensive. I dont see the parts here on iFixit but, make sure you buy the sapphire glass replacement lens with adhesive.
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Thanks Brian. It looks like the metal ring should pick off too but is this not necessary?
No, the metal ring shouldnt come up. Here is a link to a YouTube video for a 15 pro max. I wouldnt use the cutter tool he uses but, the concept is the same.
One of my camera lens has broked and the quality has of photo is decreased
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So replace it as described in the previous answers. Did you really need somoene to say that rather than just following the instructions already given?
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Easiest way to replace the lens is to replace the back glass. iPhone 15 Back Glass Replacement
You'll find plenty of options to buy it online.
door seppebruyland
@seppebruyland I'm going to disagree completely with your opinion. Removing the rear glass really isn't that easy compared to just replacing a single camera lens, plus there are sensors on the back panel and you run the risk of getting non-genuine part warnings and/or losing functionality such as wireless charging, etc.
In addition, we're talking about a significant price difference as well; probably at least $50 for a quality replacement part vs. what, a couple of bucks for the camera lens?
door Jerry Wheeler
@Jerry Wheeler I understand, but I think
that finding a replacement lens of comparable quality might be a challenge. Getting the lens out without damaging the camera will require taking off the back glass anyway. I’m a bit split on this: If it was my own phone I would probably buy some cheap lens and glue it in. But someone elses phone might make me consider a black glass replacement as the end result will look a lot more factory, no glue residue etc.
door seppebruyland
Finding a sapphire glass replacement is not hard. Two suppliers I use have them in stock and for a good price. Taking the lens off does not require removing the back. Ive repaired lots of lens and have never had to remove the back.
door Brian Wood