Installing LG VX8700 Camera

User-Contributed Guide

User-Contributed Guide

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This guide outlines the steps necessary to replace the camera in your LG VX8700. The camera allows the user to take pictures through the phone.

  • Author: Andrew
  • Time required: 10 to 15 minutes
  • Difficulty: Moderate
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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Turn the cell phone off.

  • Remove the back cover of the cellphone by sliding the tab away from the phone using one finger.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Lift one side of the battery using a plastic opening tool or your fingers.

  • Carefully remove the battery and set it aside.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • When installing the battery, make sure to align the metal pins with those of the phone

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Add Note Edit Step 4 — Front Bezel  ¶ 

  • Turn your phone around and open the flip phone.

  • Locate the two grey rubber plugs on the LCD portion of the phone. These plugs cover up two screws.

  • Remove the two grey screw-covers at the bottom of the screen

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Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • Remove the screen by using the tab to eject the screen.

    • There is a gap between the case and the screen near the ear piece

    • Insert the plastic opening tool in the gap and pry the screen up.

  • The plastic screen cover is glued onto the phone, do not be alarmed if it may be difficult to pry it off.

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Unscrew the four corner 3.21mm screws to separate the the top cover of the phone

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Turn your phone around

  • Remove the top cover of the phone by inserting the plastic opening tool into the groove.

  • Carefully open the cover.

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Add Note Edit Step 8 — Camera  ¶ 

  • Now we have the LCD outer case off. The LCD display can be seen on the left, the camera on the right.

  • Place the phone assembly down, it is not needed anymore.

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