iPod Touch 7th Generation Rear-Facing Camera Replacement

Last updated on October 9, 2024

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Prerequisite Only

This guide is only intended to be used as a prerequisite for other guides. It's incomplete by itself.

Introduction

Prerequisite for entire button ribbon cable, volume buttons, power button, and rear case.

Tools

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the rear-facing camera and its frame.
Gently twist the spudger to free the camera.
Lift the rear-facing camera up out of its socket, and remove it from the iPod Touch.

Gently slide the flat end of a spudger underneath the piece of foam tape covering the button ribbon cable.
Run the spudger along the full length of the tape to disconnect it from the rear case.

Tool used on this step:

Tweezers

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Use the tip of a spudger to peel up the edge of the tape covering the button ribbon cable.
Use tweezers or your fingers to peel the tape up from the rear case, and remove it from the iPod.