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LG Optimus T Camera and Camera Mount Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you step by step instructions on how to replace the camera on your LG Optimus T.

What you need

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    • Working on your device while it is turned on may result in electric shock. Make sure to shut down your device before you begin.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to remove the phone's back cover. At the top of the phone there are indentations to insert the spudger and pop the case off

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  2. LG Optimus T Camera and Camera Mount Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery by pulling up on the battery using the indentation to the left of the camera lens

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  3. LG Optimus T Camera and Camera Mount Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use a J0 screwdriver to remove the 6 highlighted screws

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    • Remove interior case using indentations on the top and bottom to insert the spudger to pop off the interior case

    • You might have difficulty popping the interior case off. You may use the metal spudger here with caution if the plastic one fails

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  6. LG Optimus T Camera and Camera Mount Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Unhook the connector tab

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  7. LG Optimus T Camera and Camera Mount Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove SD card mount by inserting the plastic opening tool on the right side of the device to pop mount off

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    • Remove metal panel by inserting plastic opening tool into the four retaining points and remove panel

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  9. LG Optimus T Camera and Camera Mount Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • disconnect camera connector from motherboard by spudger

    • Once disconnected, remove camera using tweezers

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Conclusion

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

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