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Samsung Epic 4G Camera Lens Replacement

Introduction

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If you are not snapping photos of your friends, family, and pets with your Samsung Epic 4G phone anymore because your camera is broken, then you may want to considering replacing it.

This guide details how to regain the function of a camera lens through replacement—even after the lens breaks and temporarily takes away your ability to make new memories.

The actual lens of a camera is the main component behind a photo’s quality, angles, and lighting. As the person behind the camera, however, you get to decide the vision behind the photo. Luckily, with a phone like the Samsung Epic 4G , replacing your broken camera is not a difficult process.

If you want to find out how capable you are of replacing your own camera lens, then follow this guide.

Before you start the repair, make sure you turn off your device using the power button located on the left side.

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips #000 Screwdriver
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    1. Samsung Epic 4G Camera Lens Replacement, Phone Case: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Slide your fingernail along the edge of the device and pull at the plastic backing.

      • While pulling the plastic backing apart from the device, you will hear a snap sound which signals that the backing has detached.

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    2. Samsung Epic 4G Camera Lens Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Pull at the plastic backing gently to remove it after hearing the snap sound.

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    1. Samsung Epic 4G Camera Lens Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the battery from the device by pulling the battery edge upwards.

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    1. Samsung Epic 4G Camera Lens Replacement, Removing the Memory Card:: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Locate the memory card on the upper right-hand corner of the device.

      • Remove the memory card from the device by gently sliding it out of its holder with your fingers.

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    2. Samsung Epic 4G Camera Lens Replacement, Removing the Back Housing: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung Epic 4G Camera Lens Replacement, Removing the Back Housing: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the seven screws from the back of the phone using the Phillips #000 screwdriver.

      • Separate the backing from the silver trim around the phone by using a nylon spudger to pry between the two components.

      • While separating the two components, most of the buttons (including the power button) will fall out.

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    3. Samsung Epic 4G Camera Lens Replacement, Removing the Power Button: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung Epic 4G Camera Lens Replacement, Removing the Power Button: step 6, image 2 of 2
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      • Remove the power button using tweezers if it did not fall out in the previous step.

      • At this point, you can replace the power button with a new one from a manufacturer.

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    1. Samsung Epic 4G Camera Lens Replacement, Micro USB Port: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the white cable along the right side of the device (next to the battery housing) using the nylon spudger.

      • Pull out both ends of the white cable. They will easily snap out of place without excessive tension.

      • Do not rip the white cables out of the device.

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    2. Samsung Epic 4G Camera Lens Replacement, Removing the Antenna Assembly: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung Epic 4G Camera Lens Replacement, Removing the Antenna Assembly: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the screw holding the antenna assembly in place using a Tri-Point Y0 screwdriver.

      • Snap the antenna assembly out of the device gently using your fingers.

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    3. Samsung Epic 4G Camera Lens Replacement, Removing the Flex Cable: step 9, image 1 of 2 Samsung Epic 4G Camera Lens Replacement, Removing the Flex Cable: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Pry the flex cable from the top of the phone by carefully using a nylon spudger.

      • Repeat this step for the larger flex cable located on the left side of the device below the smaller one.

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    4. Samsung Epic 4G Camera Lens Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Lift and remove the motherboard from the device.

      • The USB port is located at the top of the motherboard. At this point, replace the port with a new one from a manufacturer.

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    1. Samsung Epic 4G Camera Lens Replacement, Camera Lens: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Remove and replace the camera lens with a new one from a manufacturer.

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Conclusion

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

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