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LG Incite Camera Replacement

Introduction

If your phone's camera breaks or you would like to update it, this guide will show you how to install your phone's camera.

What you need

  1. LG Incite Camera Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Hold the phone camera-side up and locate the rear cover.

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  2. LG Incite Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Place a thumb below the camera, apply a little pressure, and slide the cover toward the bottom of the phone.

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  3. LG Incite Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Place the plastic opening tool in the small slot below and to the left of the battery.

    • Pry the battery upward to remove it.

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  5. LG Incite Camera Replacement, Back Panel: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Using the #00 Philips screw driver, unscrew the four 4.5mm screws located around the battery compartment.

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  6. LG Incite Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Wedge the plastic opening tool between the screen and the body of the device, using care to avoid damaging internal components.

    • Gently move the tool around the perimeter of the screen to separate it from the body.

    • You should not completely separate the screen from the device in this step.

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  7. LG Incite Camera Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the device over so the battery compartment faces up.

    • Press the scroll wheel, located in the upper-left corner, into the device to avoid damage.

    • Gently insert the plastic opening tool into the seam between the frame and front cover to separate the back panel from the device.

    • The volume, lock, and camera buttons are loose, so be careful not to misplace them.

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  8. LG Incite Camera Replacement, Camera: step 7, image 1 of 2 LG Incite Camera Replacement, Camera: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the camera near the upper-left corner and use the metal tweezers to carefully detach the black tab.

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    • Carefully slide the metal tweezers underneath the camera in order to lift it out.

    • Do not puncture the gold lining surrounding the camera.

    • The camera is glued in place, so there may be a slight resistance.

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Conclusion

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

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