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Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement

Introduction

This guide will help you replace the rear facing camera.

What you need

  1. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement, Rear Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Gently insert a plastic opening tool between the rear panel and the inner rear frame near the rear-facing camera.

    • Use your plastic opening tool to pry up the rear case around the perimeter of the Nexus S.

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  2. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the rear panel from the Nexus S.

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  3. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using the edge of a plastic opening tool, lift the battery from the end closest to the headphone jack.

    • Remove the battery from the Nexus S.

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  4. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement, SIM Card: step 4, image 1 of 2 Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement, SIM Card: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use your thumb to slide the SIM card downwards from the SIM card slot.

    • Remove the SIM card.

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  5. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement, Rear Inner Frame: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the six Phillips screws securing the rear inner frame to the inner case.

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  6. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Insert the flat edge of a plastic opening tool in between the rear inner frame and the top left corner of the Nexus S.

    • Pry the opening tool upwards to pop the top right corner from the clips securing it to the inner assembly.

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  7. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the plastic opening tool to the right of the power button.

    • Slide the plastic opening tool downwards along the perimeter of the Nexus S to release the clips on the right side.

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  9. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • In the same manner as previously described, release the bottom clips located near the bottom of the Nexus S.

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  10. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Insert and pry the plastic opening tool to release the final clip securing the rear inner frame to the inner assembly.

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  11. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and remove the rear inner frame from the Nexus S.

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  12. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement, SIM Card Board: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Use the flat edge of a plastic opening tool to pry the SIM Board connector off its socket on the motherboard.

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  13. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • Wedge the edge of a plastic opening tool underneath the SIM Card board and motherboard.

    • Pry the clips located near the right bottom edge of the SIM Card board up off the motherboard.

    • Repeat the process all along the bottom perimeter of the SIM Card board until all clips have been disengaged.

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  14. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and remove the SIM Card board out of the Nexus S.

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  15. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Insert the flat edge of a plastic opening tool underneath the headphone jack connector and pry upwards.

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  16. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Repeat the same procedure as the previous step to disconnect the digitizer connector.

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  17. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry the speaker connector (highlighted in red) from its socket on the motherboard.

    • Remove the three Phillips screws securing the motherboard to the inner assembly.

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  18. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and remove the motherboard from the Nexus S, minding any cables that may get caught.

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  19. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement, Rear Camera: step 18, image 1 of 2 Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement, Rear Camera: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Use the edge of plastic opening tool to flip up the rear facing camera ZIF connector.

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  20. Nexus S Rear Camera Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • Use a pair of tweezers to lift and remove the rear camera from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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