Can you fix a cracked camera lens? (S21U)
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If it's just the lens cover which is part of the back panel/glass and not actual camera module cracked then looks a relatively easy repair if YouTube anything to go by.
Replacement glass pieces only a few £ on the bay so imagine most independent phone shops should be able to do it relatively cheaply. Samsung would probably want to replace whole back cover so be pricey (£139), most independent shops should do that cheaper too.
Replacement glass pieces only a few £ on the bay so imagine most independent phone shops should be able to do it relatively cheaply. Samsung would probably want to replace whole back cover so be pricey (£139), most independent shops should do that cheaper too.
I think it is just the lens cover. It's definitely a crack. Not a scratch.
Very likely to be that rather than actual lens, that is part of the back panel so could try replacing glass by yourself even or go for whole new panel.
You can buy the camera units for a few quid and replace just that if it's internal.
Heat up the back cover, carefully pry it open, replace the lens then you'll need a new set of back cover/frame adhesive (a couple of quid from Ebay) to stick it back together.
You might crack the back cover, if so you can easily just buy a new one and continue the process.
I've done this a couple of times and if you're careful it works fine.
If just the back cover then it's those steps minus changing the camera unit.
Heat up the back cover, carefully pry it open, replace the lens then you'll need a new set of back cover/frame adhesive (a couple of quid from Ebay) to stick it back together.
You might crack the back cover, if so you can easily just buy a new one and continue the process.
I've done this a couple of times and if you're careful it works fine.
If just the back cover then it's those steps minus changing the camera unit.
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OK.. So. Looks like it can be done.
I'll. Pay someone to do it though. Too much faff for me.
I was out today and used the UW camera. And it was OK. It's noticeable when the sun hits it at an angle. Then the crack creates a blur. Makes sense. But the camera itself Seems fine.
I'll see. If I can find a shop to do it!
I'll. Pay someone to do it though. Too much faff for me.
I was out today and used the UW camera. And it was OK. It's noticeable when the sun hits it at an angle. Then the crack creates a blur. Makes sense. But the camera itself Seems fine.
I'll see. If I can find a shop to do it!