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| Use this guide to remove or replace the front-facing camera assembly in you iPhone 14. | | | This guide was created using the ***A2882*** (international) model. If you're fixing a different iPhone 14 model, there may be some visual discrepancies, but the procedure should be the same. | | | You’ll need replacement adhesive to reattach the screen when reassembling the device. Your device will most likely lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating. | | This assembly includes the front-facing camera and Face ID hardware. These parts come as one unit, and the sensors are [link|https://www.ifixit.com/News/66879/iphone-14-parts-pairing-results-apple-is-still-trying-to-monopolise-repair|uniquely paired to your logic board|new_window=true]. ***Replacing the front camera assembly meansNote:*** If you'll lose replace this part, ***Face ID functionality andwill no longer work***. This repair will restore a broken selfie cam to working order, as ofbut on iOS 17.06 and earlier, may still experience issuesonly Apple or an Apple “authorized” technician can restore Face ID. On iOS 18 and newer, you can recalibrate new, genuine front-facing cameras using your front camera***Apple's [link|https://support.apple.com/en-us/120579|Repair Assistant|new_window=true]. |
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| If possible, turn on your device and test your repair before installing new adhesive and resealing. | | | Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing. | | | ***To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.*** | | | After your repair, depending on the replacement part, you may be able to [link|https://support.apple.com/en-us/120579|calibrate it using Apple's Repair Assistant|new_window=true], available as of iOS 18. Update your device, navigate to Settings ***→*** General ***→***About ***→*** Parts & Service History, tap Restart & Finish Repair, and follow the onscreen prompts. | | | Take your e-waste to an [[E-Waste|R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler|new_window=true]]. | | | Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some [[Troubleshooting Problems After a Repair|basic troubleshooting]], or ask our [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/iPhone%2014|Answers community] for help. |
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