Installing iPhone 3G Camera

Add Note Introduction

Want to replace or take out the camera? Here's how.

Paginated Single Page Steps

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Add Note Step 1 — Camera

  • Remove the two Phillips #00 screws from the dock-connector end of the iPhone.

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Add Note Step 2

  • There is a rubber gasket between the silver front bezel and black display assembly. A bit of force is required in this step to separate the iPhone's display assembly.

  • Use a small suction cup near the Home button to gently pull up the bottom portion of the iPhone's display assembly.

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Add Note Step 3

  • The display assembly is still connected to the iPhone by several cables, so don't try to remove it entirely just yet.

  • Rotate the display assembly up until it is at an angle of approximately 45 degrees.

Add NoteNotes: Step 1

NRana's avatar
Flag Reply by NRana Oct 15 2009 @ 10:03 PM

Is the camera (lens) available for separate purchase? If so, can we upgrade the camera? like 3mgp or 5mgp? Thanks

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Flag Reply by nicksmachelp Oct 26 2009 @ 1:54 PM

Quote from NRana:

Is the camera (lens) available for separate purchase? If so, can we upgrade the camera? like 3mgp or 5mgp? Thanks

dont think so

Shawn's avatar
Flag Reply by Shawn Feb 28 @ 6:31 PM

Thanks! I followed the instructions and it worked perfectly. Don't forget to turn your phone off beforehand!

Shawn's avatar
Flag Reply by Shawn Feb 28 @ 6:32 PM

Quote from Shawn:

Thanks! I followed the instructions and it worked perfectly. Don't forget to turn your phone off beforehand!

Also should note that the tab that you have to flip in step six is black, and not white (my colors were reversed from the pic, which is not a 3G).