Introduction

This guide is one of the longer processes, second only to the Logic Board, or the screen. Have a reasonably long time set aside to complete this guide.

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    • Carefully pull the rear cover from the back of the phone.

    • Place a finger beneath the small lip on the left side of the battery.

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    • Lay the phone down on it's screen.

    • Lift up on the lip and pull the battery from the phone.

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    • Remove the four black 3.5mm T5 screws from the back of the phone.

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    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the midframe and the display.

    • Slide the spudger along the seam between the frame and the display.

    • Using the spudger for leverage, carefully pry the midframe away from the display assembly.

    • This process will take some effort. Continue to pry slowly and carefully until the frame begins to detach.

    • As it releases, pull the midframe away from the phone.

    • The volume control tab may fall off during removal. It can be easily reattached.

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    • Disconnect the flash cable from its socket in the bottom of the motherboard.

    • Carefully pull the cable from its groove in the frame, working your way back to the camera.

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    • Pull the camera flash and cover off of the board.

    • You may need to peel back the sticker that sits behind the battery.

    • Work carefully. Excessive force can damage the camera or motherboard.

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    • Around the camera is a thin shielding. Remove it with tweezers.

    • Using tweezers, remove the primary camera.

Conclusion

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

Sam Luedloff

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