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Nokia E71x Camera Replacement

What you need

  1. Nokia E71x Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 1 of 2 Nokia E71x Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Remove battery

  2. Nokia E71x Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Using Torx number 4 unscrew the four 0.5mm screws.

  3. Nokia E71x Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Push in four clips to detach the body.

  4. Nokia E71x Camera Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Nokia E71x Camera Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Nokia E71x Camera Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Separate the body into two pieces.

    • Be careful not to damage the screen or body. Some force will be needed to separate the body.

  5. Nokia E71x Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Nokia E71x Camera Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Nokia E71x Camera Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the bottom piece that is clipped on.

    • Some force will need to be exerted to remove the clip.

  6. Nokia E71x Camera Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Using Torx number 4 unscrew the two 0.7 mm screws at the top of the device.

  7. Nokia E71x Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Nokia E71x Camera Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Once screws are removed detach back of phone from the motherboard.

    • This will require some force and maneuvering. Be careful not to break phone back or motherboard.

  8. Nokia E71x Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Replace motherboard, ensure that replacement has the same serial number.

  9. Nokia E71x Camera Replacement, Camera: step 9, image 1 of 2 Nokia E71x Camera Replacement, Camera: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully un-clip camera ribbon. Install new camera.

Conclusion

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

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Will a Nokia E72 replacement camera part work in the Nokia E71 motherboard? In other words, can one upgrade the Nokia E71’s 3.2 MP camera to 5.0 MP using a spare part made for an E72?

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