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HTC Desire 700 Dual Sim Front Facing Camera Replacement

Introduction

If the front facing camera has become nonfunctional, it may be replaced. It is easy to check if the front facing camera is faulty; if the screen does not display an image when the front facing camera is activated via the camera application, then it is likely faulty and responsible. It may be replaced by following this step-by-step guide.

What you need

  1. HTC Desire 700 Dual Sim Front Facing Camera Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use the spudger to pry the back cover off.

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  2. HTC Desire 700 Dual Sim Front Facing Camera Replacement, Removing Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use spudger tool to pry under the battery to lift it up and out.

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  3. HTC Desire 700 Dual Sim Front Facing Camera Replacement, Remove 8 Torx Screws: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove eight 8.3mm T4 screws with the Torx screwdriver.

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  4. HTC Desire 700 Dual Sim Front Facing Camera Replacement, Prying Off Rear Panel: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Pry the back panel of the screen using the plastic opener.

    • Work your way gently around the device, using picks as necessary to keep the back panel separated.

    • Use caution not to damage the device, as it takes force to remove the rear panel.

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  6. HTC Desire 700 Dual Sim Front Facing Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 3mm PH00 screw located at the bottom center of the motherboard using a P#00 Phillip's head screwdriver.

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  7. HTC Desire 700 Dual Sim Front Facing Camera Replacement, Disconnect Vibrator Wire: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Using the tweezers gently disconnect the wire from the vibrator located on the motherboard.

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  8. HTC Desire 700 Dual Sim Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove volume control button ribbon with tweezers.

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  9. HTC Desire 700 Dual Sim Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the ribbon attached to the top of the motherboard.

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  10. HTC Desire 700 Dual Sim Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Unsnap the wire from the printed circuit board (PCB) using the tweezers.

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  11. HTC Desire 700 Dual Sim Front Facing Camera Replacement, Removing Camera: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the camera using the plastic opening tool as shown.

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Conclusion

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

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