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Motorola Moto G 1st Generation Front Camera Replacement

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  1. Careful: steps 1-3 are sourced from a guide that's marked as in-progress.

    Motorola Moto G 1st Generation Front Camera Replacement, Rear Panel: step 1, image 1 of 3 Motorola Moto G 1st Generation Front Camera Replacement, Rear Panel: step 1, image 2 of 3 Motorola Moto G 1st Generation Front Camera Replacement, Rear Panel: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Before you start following any of the steps of this guide, completely turn the device off.

    • Take the plastic back cover off by either using a plastic Pry tool or simply using your hands. Start from the bottom by the charging port

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  2. Motorola Moto G 1st Generation Front Camera Replacement, Removing the Screws: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the 3.5mm screws, total of 14, located on the back protective cover by using a T5 Torx screwdriver.

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  4. Motorola Moto G 1st Generation Front Camera Replacement, Removing the Battery Cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 Motorola Moto G 1st Generation Front Camera Replacement, Removing the Battery Cover: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use a plastic opening tool to remove the protective cover.

    • Carefully work the plastic tool around all the edges of the phone.

    • The protective cover holds the Volume and the Home buttons which might fall off the assembly when the cover is removed.

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  5. Motorola Moto G 1st Generation Front Camera Replacement, Disconnecting the Front Camera: step 4, image 1 of 2 Motorola Moto G 1st Generation Front Camera Replacement, Disconnecting the Front Camera: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use the Pry tool to disconnect the Front Camera, found in the upper right corner, from the motherboard.

    • You want to pry up the black tab that locks it in place. It may be under a protective sticker.

    • Though the battery is removed in our second photo, it is not required for removing the front camera.

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  6. Motorola Moto G 1st Generation Front Camera Replacement, Removing the Front Camera: step 5, image 1 of 2 Motorola Moto G 1st Generation Front Camera Replacement, Removing the Front Camera: step 5, image 2 of 2
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    • Remove the camera from the phone by using the tweezers.

    • To reassemble, follow the steps in reverse.

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Conclusion

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

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