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Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement

Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement

Alexandra Hernandez

Alexandra Hernandez and 4 other contributors

Last updated on March 6, 2015

8 - 10 minutes
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Introduction

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This guide will show you how to locate and replace the camera for the Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2. No background information is required.

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  1. Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Removing Back Casing: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Removing Back Casing: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Removing Back Casing: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Using your finger nails or the spudger; pry the plastic casing open, and pull away from the body of the phone.

  2. Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Remove Battery: step 2, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Remove Battery: step 2, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Remove Battery: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Gently pull the battery out of the phone.

  3. Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Remove Screws: step 3, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Remove Screws: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Unscrew all of the screws.

    • Be sure to set the screws aside in a safe place.

  4. Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Pry Off Back Of Phone: step 4, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Pry Off Back Of Phone: step 4, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Pry Off Back Of Phone: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the plastic prying tool between the silver frame and the white face of the phone to pry off the front frame.

    • Make sure to pry around the entire frame before attempting to loosen it.

    • Push the motherboard out using your thumbs as shown

  5. Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Open Up The Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Open Up The Motherboard: step 5, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Open Up The Motherboard: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Lift the flap up using the plastic prying tool.

  6. Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Detach Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Detach Motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Detach Motherboard: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Lift the second flap to detach the motherboard completely.

  7. Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Locate Camera: step 7, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Locate Camera: step 7, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Locate Camera: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • With plastic prying tool, lift the flap connected to the camera (indicated in red) to remove it.

    • Be sure that you are looking at the back face of the motherboard.

  8. Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Detach Camera: step 8, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Detach Camera: step 8, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Detach Camera: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Carefully lift and remove the camera from its position.

Conclusion

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

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