Skip to main content

Free Shipping on Domestic Orders $75+

BLU Life X8 Front Camera Replacement

Views: 655

View statistics:

Past 24 Hours:
3
Past 7 Days:
14
Past 30 Days:
82
All Time:
655
Comments: 0

No one has left comments on this guide. Will you be first?

Go to guide comments
Completed: 0

No one has marked this guide "completed." Will you be the first?

Favorites: 0

No one has favorited (and subscribed to) this guide. Will you be the first?

Time Required: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
BLU Life X8 Front Camera Replacement

Introduction

Go to step 1 ↓

The front camera may become damaged or scratched over time, causing poor quality pictures. This guide will explain how to access, remove, and replace your BLU Life X8 front camera.

What you need

Tools

    1. BLU Life X8 Front Camera Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 BLU Life X8 Front Camera Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Flip the phone over so that the screen is facing down.

      • Slide the opening tool between the micro-USB port and the back cover.

      • Use the opening tool to create a gap.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    2. BLU Life X8 Front Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Use your thumb to pry off the back panel once the gap is large enough.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    3. BLU Life X8 Front Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Once the back panel is off, locate the indent at the bottom of the battery.

      • Use your thumb to slip the battery out of the case.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    1. BLU Life X8 Front Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 1 of 2 BLU Life X8 Front Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Use the Phillips #00 bit to undo the nine 1.5mm screws from the back of the device.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    2. BLU Life X8 Front Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Wedge the opening tool into the seam of between the screen and the gray frame.

      • Run the opening tool along the seam to release the clips that hold the two pieces together.

      • You may need to use the opening picks to prevent the clips from re-engaging.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    3. BLU Life X8 Front Camera Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Once all the clips have been released, lift the frame and set it aside.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    4. BLU Life X8 Front Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 BLU Life X8 Front Camera Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Use the Phillips #00 Phillips bit to undo the two 1.5mm screws from the motherboard.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    5. BLU Life X8 Front Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 BLU Life X8 Front Camera Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 BLU Life X8 Front Camera Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
      Tool used on this step:
      Tweezers
      $4.99
      Buy
      • Use the tweezers to peel away the mesh tape and reveal the ribbon connectors.

      • Use the tweezers to lift the brown and black tabs to release the ribbon cables and unlock them.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    6. BLU Life X8 Front Camera Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • The ribbon cables should be free. Pull back on the ribbons to release them from their connectors.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    7. BLU Life X8 Front Camera Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Slowly lift the vibration motor away from the frame and peel up the tape.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    1. BLU Life X8 Front Camera Replacement, Front Camera: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the motherboard over.

      • Lift the front camera from its housing.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

Conclusion

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

Cancel: I did not complete this guide.

Alexander Prasil

Member since: 09/28/17

555 Reputation

5 Guides authored

Team

USF Tampa, Team S1-G2, Nance Fall 2017 Member of USF Tampa, Team S1-G2, Nance Fall 2017

USFT-NANCE-F17S1G2

4 Members

72 Guides authored

0 Guide Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 3

Past 7 Days: 14

Past 30 Days: 82

All Time: 655