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Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Camera

Introduction

These instructions will demonstrate how to remove the camera from the KDDI Kyocera A5521K.

What you need

  1. Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Camera, Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate: step 1, image 1 of 3 Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Camera, Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate: step 1, image 2 of 3 Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Camera, Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Pry, with a metal probe, the black covers that are located by the pivoting joints of the phone.

    • Beneath the covers are screws.

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  2. Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Camera: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws using a Y0 screwdriver.

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    • Use the iPod pry tool to remove the outer screen.

    • Two screws are now visible.

    • Be careful not to crack the screen upon removal. It is adhered strongly to the phone.

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  5. Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Camera: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Y0 screwdriver to remove the screws.

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    • Use the iPod pry tool to loosen the faceplate from the phone.

    • Slide the pry tool along the entire crease of the faceplate to completely detach it.

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    • Separate the faceplate from the phone.

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  8. Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Camera, Camera: step 7, image 1 of 2 Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Camera, Camera: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Firmly grab the flexible circuit with tweezers to detach (or use your fingers if you can manage a firm grip).

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    • Carefully pry up the camera unit with a spudger.

    • Be careful not to damage the camera unit.

    • The camera should now be separated from the phone.

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Conclusion

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

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