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Pantech Matrix Camera Button Replacement

Introduction

The camera button of Pantech Matrix C740 functions as the mechanism by which the camera is activated; however, faulty functioning of the camera button may cause the device to not allow picture-taking. Therefore, this guide serves as an aid in the replacement of the camera button for the Pantech Matrix C740.

What you need

  1. Pantech Matrix Camera Button Replacement, Phone Orientation: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place phone with screen side facing toward you.

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  2. Pantech Matrix Camera Button Replacement, Phone Orientation: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Flip phone over so screen side is now facing down.

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  3. Pantech Matrix Camera Button Replacement, Remove Back Cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 Pantech Matrix Camera Button Replacement, Remove Back Cover: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Gently slide the backside phone cover off exposing the battery underneath.

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  4. Pantech Matrix Camera Button Replacement, Lift Battery: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully lift the battery up from where the spudger is pointed.

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  6. Pantech Matrix Camera Button Replacement, Remove Battery: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery from its dock.

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  7. Pantech Matrix Camera Button Replacement, Slide SIM Card Out: step 6, image 1 of 3 Pantech Matrix Camera Button Replacement, Slide SIM Card Out: step 6, image 2 of 3 Pantech Matrix Camera Button Replacement, Slide SIM Card Out: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the SIM Card out of its dock.

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  8. Pantech Matrix Camera Button Replacement, Remove Phone Screws: step 7, image 1 of 2 Pantech Matrix Camera Button Replacement, Remove Phone Screws: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 2mm Phillips #000 screws from each corner of the device.

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  9. Pantech Matrix Camera Button Replacement, Identify and Remove Phone Casing: step 8, image 1 of 2 Pantech Matrix Camera Button Replacement, Identify and Remove Phone Casing: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Rotate the phone so the base is facing you.

    • Use spudger to separate phone casing and inside as shown.

    • Remove the casing carefully and set aside.

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  10. Pantech Matrix Camera Button Replacement, Remove Camera Screws: step 9, image 1 of 2 Pantech Matrix Camera Button Replacement, Remove Camera Screws: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Place phone with exposed motherboard facing you.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 2mm Phillips #000 screws holding the camera in place.

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  11. Pantech Matrix Camera Button Replacement, Identify and Remove Camera Button: step 10, image 1 of 2 Pantech Matrix Camera Button Replacement, Identify and Remove Camera Button: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully remove the motherboard to expose the camera button.

    • Grasp the camera button with a polypus and pull gently to remove the camera button.

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Conclusion

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

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