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Pine64 PinePhone Front and Rear Camera Replacement

Introduction

If your Pine64 PinePhone camera is not working you may need to replace the front and rear cameras.

Sometimes, the problem can be fixed without having to replace the camera entirely. Check to see if there are any software updates. If the software is updated, the troubleshooting page provides solutions to many common issues.

If you determine the camera needs to be replaced, use this guide to replace the front and rear cameras.

For your safety, make sure the phone is turned all the way off and unplugged from any power source before you begin.

What you need

  1. Pine64 PinePhone Front and Rear Camera Replacement, Place the device facing down: step 1, image 1 of 2 Pine64 PinePhone Front and Rear Camera Replacement, Place the device facing down: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Place the device face down on a non-scratch surface.

    • Ensure the device is powered off before removing the case as removing the battery or making internal changes could cause physical or hardware damage to the phone

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  2. Pine64 PinePhone Front and Rear Camera Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Using a fingernail pry open the back cover off with the bottom left indent.

    • A notch to easily remove the cover is located at the bottom left of the PinePhone with the back cover facing the user.

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  3. Pine64 PinePhone Front and Rear Camera Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using a fingernail, press into the bottom divot and remove the battery from the phone.

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  5. Pine64 PinePhone Front and Rear Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger or plastic opening tool to pry off the plastic cover.

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  6. Pine64 PinePhone Front and Rear Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to lift the ZIF tabs and press-fit connectors free.

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  7. Pine64 PinePhone Front and Rear Camera Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to lift the motherboard up and remove it from the device.

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  8. Pine64 PinePhone Front and Rear Camera Replacement, Front and Rear Camera: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to remove the rear camera.

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  9. Pine64 PinePhone Front and Rear Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to remove the front camera.

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Conclusion

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

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