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LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement

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  1. LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Power down the Phone: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Power the phone off

    • The power button is located on top of the phone

  2. LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Remove the Back Cover: step 2, image 1 of 3 LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Remove the Back Cover: step 2, image 2 of 3 LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Remove the Back Cover: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Find the two thumbnail ridges on the side and top of the phone. One is next to the micro SD slot and the other at the top of the phone

    • Once the ridges are located, use the blue plastic opening tool to pry the back cover away from the rest of the phone.

    • Remove the back cover and set it to the side.

  3. LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the battery using the blue plastic opening tool.

    • There is a small thumbnail ridge at the top left corner of the battery for ease of removal.

    • Put the battery aside.

  4. LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Unscrew the Back Frame: step 4, image 1 of 2 LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Unscrew the Back Frame: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • All screws are the same size screwdriver head #00

    • Use the precision screwdriver to remove the 6 screws along the edges of the phone.

    • There are 2 screws at the top in each corner, 2 in the middle on the sides, and 2 in the bottom corners.

    • Place the screws in a container to ensure they aren't lost.

  5. LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Remove the Back Frame: step 5, image 1 of 3 LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Remove the Back Frame: step 5, image 2 of 3 LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Remove the Back Frame: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Use the blue plastic opening tool to remove the back frame from the rest of the phone.

    • Pry at the micro SD slot. Push the cover for the SD slot away from the front of the phone and pry the back frame away from the rest of the phone.

    • Pry your way around the entire phone to separate the face from the frame.

  6. LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Rear Facing Camera: step 6, image 1 of 3 LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Rear Facing Camera: step 6, image 2 of 3 LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Rear Facing Camera: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • NOTE: This is the most difficult step.

    • Identify the system board (the main circuit board) inside, and locate the camera module area at the top.

    • You’ll see a black plastic component around the camera that’s seated on (but is not soldered to) the system board.

    • On each side of that black plastic piece, there are 2 black tabs securing it to the board. Gently pry these tabs outward (away from the board).

    • Hold them off the board, because they may snap back if released.

    • This is one of the trickiest areas — proceed slowly.

  7. LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Using the blue plastic prying tool remove the black piece next to the camera.

    • Do not damage the thin wires attaching the motherboard to the speakers

  8. LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove with caution.

    • Disconnect the cord attaching the camera to the system board.

    • Once the tabs are held back, use a prying tool to lift the black housing—the piece that holds the camera—away from the system board.

    • Work gradually along its edges, making sure not to tug on wiring nearby.

  9. LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • The camera module is secured by a small sticker or adhesive tab on its top.

    • Carefully pry this piece away with your fingernail, watching out for thin wires (e.g. wires connecting the board to speakers or other parts).

    • Once the adhesive is loosened, gently lift the camera straight up and off the board.

    • Pull the camera off the system board using your fingers. Perform this step with caution.

  10. LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Place the new camera module in the exact orientation and location where the old one sat.

    • Reapply the sticker/adhesive back over the top of the camera (or use new adhesive if supplied).

    • Ensure the camera sits flush and aligned correctly.

  11. LG Vortex Rear Facing Camera Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Reverse the steps above to reassemble the phone.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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