iPhone 5s: front camera defective - you can do that
If the front camera of your iPhone 5S is defective, you can repair the component yourself or have it replaced by a professional. However, professional repairs are quite expensive. With our video, the independent exchange is also no problem.
iPhone 5S: How much does it cost to repair the front camera?
If your photos are out of focus, the aperture no longer opens or if the display is no longer switched off when you are on the phone, the camera is defective. Even if your microphone no longer works with Facetime calls, this is often due to the front camera.
- If your front camera in the iPhone 5S no longer works, repairs can cost a specialist around 70 euros.
- If you have a few minutes, you can do the repair yourself and, in the best case, not even pay half.
- With the following video tutorial, everyone should create the exchange. If you really have two left hands, you should leave the short work to someone else.
Repair the front camera on the iPhone 5S - you need it
- To open your iPhone and to solve the individual components, you need special tools. The following tool set can be used again and again.
- The new cable for the front camera costs 20 euros in the iDoc online shop. You also receive a six-month guarantee on the component.
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