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Samsung tablet camera glass replacement

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Photos with a haze over them, or that same streak of light in the same spot every time? Check the glass first. On most Galaxy Tabs that come to us, the damage is only in the protective glass above the lens. The camera underneath is usually intact.

That matters: replacing a loose piece of glass is a much smaller job than fitting an entire camera module. Below you can see how to spot the difference yourself and how we handle it at FIXNOW.

Choose your model

Recognize this? Check for yourself

Probably just the glass

  • Photos are sharp as soon as you wipe the glass clean
  • Held up to the light, you see a crack or scratch on the glass itself
  • You can feel a sharp edge above the camera with your fingernail
  • The camera app opens normally and autofocus locks on

Probably more than the glass

  • Photos stay blurry or distorted, even after wiping
  • Autofocus keeps hunting and never locks on
  • The camera app won’t start, or the device reports no camera found
  • Every photo shows the same spot or shadow, even after cleaning

Which Galaxy Tab models

We replace camera glass on virtually every Samsung tablet: the Galaxy Tab A with a single rear lens, the Tab S series where models like the Tab S9 Ultra have two cameras side by side, and the rugged Galaxy Tab Active that often goes along to job sites. With two cameras, the glass panels sit separately. In that case, we only replace the glass that’s actually broken.

On many Galaxy Tabs, the camera glass sits almost flush with the back panel. If the device is dropped, that exact spot takes the hit. And a tablet often passes through many hands, so that glass cracks more often than you’d think.

How we handle it

Illustration of Volodymyr, head technician at FIXNOW, holding tweezers with a small part
1

Diagnosis with test photos

We take photos in bright light and in a dark corner of the store. A damaged lens shows up most clearly in low light.

2

Removing the old glass

We loosen the edge and carefully lift the glass off, without deforming the housing. We cover the sensor to keep out dust.

3

Cleaning and fitting new glass

We clean the lens and edge free of dust, then bond the new glass flush, with no shadow at the edges.

4

Final check

We take test photos again, close up and at a distance, check sharpness and color, and record a short video. Only once everything checks out does the housing close.

Try it yourself? Better not to

Why we advise against DIY

  • Was water involved? Then we check further than just the camera, since moisture works its way deeper into the device
  • Prying the glass off without the right tools often damages the housing or the seal around the module
  • A single speck of dust under the new glass shows up in every photo you take afterward

Choose your model

A Tab S with a dual camera needs different work than a Tab A with a single lens, so we work with a fixed price per model. Not sure if new glass is enough? Drop by in Antwerp or Wolvertem, or send in your tablet. We run a diagnosis first and tell you upfront what the repair involves. Choose your model above for the price and an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Most smartphone repairs are ready within 60 minutes. For MacBooks, tablets and motherboard repairs the duration depends on the repair; the indicative time is shown next to the price of each repair. You can wait in the store or pick up your device later — we’ll let you know as soon as it’s ready.

Our stores

FIXNOW Antwerpen

FIXNOW Antwerpen

Wiegstraat 13, 2000 Antwerpen

Opening hours

+32 469 44 22 19

FIXNOW Wolvertem

FIXNOW Wolvertem

Wilgenlaan 19 bus 2, 1861 Wolvertem

Opening hours

+32 472 29 15 53

Book an appointment or send your device to one of our stores.