Introduction
Use this guide to remove the rear-facing camera in the Nexus 5X.
You’ll need replacement adhesive to reattach components when reassembling the device.
What you need
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Insert a SIM card ejection tool into the hole on the SIM card tray, located on the left edge of the phone.
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Press in to eject the SIM card tray.
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Remove the SIM card tray.
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Place an opening pick in the opening of the SIM card tray slot and twist it sideways to release the first plastic clip that holds the rear panel in its place.
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Slide the opening pick around the top edge of the phone to release the plastic clips that secure the rear panel.
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Continue to slide the opening pick around all sides of the phone to release all clips that secure the rear panel.
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Tilt the opening pick to lift the rear panel a little bit.
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There are two more plastic clips next to the fingerprint sensor. Release them by gently pulling the rear panel.
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Remove the rear panel.
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Insert an opening pick into the SIM card tray slot and twist the opening pick sideways to release the plastic clips.
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Continue sliding the opening pick around the upper part of the midframe to release the plastic clips.
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Use the plastic pick to pry open the plastic clips on the long edge of the midframe and on the bottom edge.
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Use the edge of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery flex cable located at the bottom right of the motherboard.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up the rear facing camera's flex connector.
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Use an iOpener to loosen the adhesive beneath the rear facing camera. Place the iOpener across the top part of the phone for about 30 seconds.
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Apply the flat end of a spudger to the left side of the rear-facing camera and carefully lever it out of its recess.
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