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LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement

Introduction

If your device isn’t properly taking photos or showing images, the camera may be the underlying issue. Use this guide to replace the front-facing camera in your phone.

What you need

  1. LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement, Rear Glass: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use a pair of iOpeners by heating them in a microwave and placing the hot pads on the edges of the phone.

    • Allow to sit for 1-2 minutes to heat up the adhesive.

    • A heat gun may need to be used if you have trouble separating the backing in the next step.

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  2. LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Insert an Opening Tool into the seam between the rear glass and side of the phone.

    • Pry the glass off just enough to insert an Opening Pick.

    • Slide the Opening Tool around the edges of the device, placing Opening Picks regularly.

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  3. LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Once all edges of the device are lifted free, use a Suction Handle to gently pull the rear glass off the device.

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  4. LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 1 of 2 LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the ten 4mm screws using the Phillips #00 Screwdriver.

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  6. LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Gently push down on the small black tab with a Spudger to release the protective board.

    • Slide an Opening Tool between the phone and the protective board and slide along the edges of the phone to unclip it.

    • Carefully wiggle the board back and forth while gently pulling to unclip the last attachment point.

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  7. LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Slide an Opening Tool between the lower protective board and the phone to unclip.

    • Slide the tool along the remaining edges of the protective board until it pops off.

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  8. LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pry each visible ribbon cable away from the motherboard to disconnect them.

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  9. LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the motherboard from the phone.

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  10. LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement, Battery: step 9, image 1 of 3 LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement, Battery: step 9, image 2 of 3 LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement, Battery: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Spudger to get between the battery and the phone and pry each edge of the battery away from the board.

    • There may be a strong adhesive under the battery, so work your way around the battery carefully and slowly.

    • Insert Opening Picks if needed to keep the battery elevated.

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  11. LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement, Front-Facing Camera: step 10, image 1 of 2 LG V30 Plus Front-Facing Camera Replacement, Front-Facing Camera: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Spudger to pry away the front-facing camera from the board.

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Conclusion

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

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