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OnePlus 6T Front Camera Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a broken or cracked OnePlus 6T Front Camera.

What you need

  1. OnePlus 6T Front Camera Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure the phone is powered off and placed with the back cover facing towards you on a stable surface.

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  2. OnePlus 6T Front Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pop open the SIM card tray by inserting a SIM card removal tool into a small hole on the upper-left side of the phone.

    • Carefully remove the SIM card from its tray.

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  3. OnePlus 6T Front Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Loosen the binding glue within the phone using a hairdryer or an iOpener.

    • If you choose to use a hairdryer, hold the dryer at least eight inches from the phone and apply heat for two minutes in a circular motion around the edges of the phone.

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    • Insert a Jimmy under one of the heated corners of the phone to lift it slightly.

    • Insert a plastic card underneath the slightly lifted lip on the back cover and gently glide the card under the lifted phone casing.

    • There will be a small amount of tension, but this is normal as the card is removing the adhesive within the phone.

    • Remove the back cover from the phone.

    • Use high concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth to remove all adhesive residue from the back cover and the frame.

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  6. OnePlus 6T Front Camera Replacement, Front Camera: step 5, image 1 of 2 OnePlus 6T Front Camera Replacement, Front Camera: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the single 3mm Phillips #00 screws holding the metal battery cover on the phone.

    • Use tweezers to remove the battery cover and place it to the side.

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  7. OnePlus 6T Front Camera Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove eight 3mm Phillips #00 screws that connect the midframe to the phone.

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  8. OnePlus 6T Front Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Using a spudger, gently remove the midframe and place it to the side.

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  9. OnePlus 6T Front Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Using a spudger, lift the light brown tab in the middle of phone to disconnect the front camera.

    • Remove the front camera from the phone.

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Conclusion

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

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