Introduction
The replacement guide for the front facing camera is simple and straight forward. This requires a little more work than replacing simple items like the battery. Never the less, the replacement of the camera can be accomplished with a few simple steps.
What you need
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Carefully remove the back panel by using a plastic opening tool to remove the panel off the device.
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Pull the back panel away from the device.
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Using a spudger carefully pry the battery up. It is glued down so slight pressure may be needed.
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Locate the speaker wires to the left side of the battery. Remove the connector by pulling up gently or prying with a tool if you can not get a good grip.
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Remove the data ribbon for the motherboard which is located on the right side of the board. It has a flat top on the connector. Remove it by using a spudger to pry it straight up.
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Locate the volume and power button connector on the left side of the mother board. Disconnect the ZIF connector by flipping the latch on the connector up and sliding the data cable directly out.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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With the motherboard removed flip it to the side with the front facing camera.
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Using a pair of tweezers grab the camera and pull straight up to remove it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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You forgot a couple very important steps. Before removing the motherboard, undo the clip that releases the power and volume button board. Also, there is a connector underneath the motherboard for the rear facing camera. Be careful not to break the connector or the ribbon cable. I can tell it's going to be tricky to reconnect it on reassembly.
