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Samsung Galaxy Camera Lens and Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Careful: steps 1-6 are sourced from a guide that's marked as in-progress.

    Samsung Galaxy Camera Lens and Motherboard Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Begin removing the 3/16" screws for the device.

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  2. Samsung Galaxy Camera Lens and Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the device and remove the additional 3/16" screws.

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  3. Samsung Galaxy Camera Lens and Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the device and remove the additional 3/16" screw.

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  4. Samsung Galaxy Camera Lens and Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Camera Lens and Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Camera Lens and Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Take the white cover plate off.

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  6. Samsung Galaxy Camera Lens and Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using the plastic opening tools, pry open the camera from the bottom.

    • This may require a moderate use of force because of the sealing glue.

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  7. Samsung Galaxy Camera Lens and Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the connector away from the motherboard.

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    Help! I can't get this connector back in place! How did you do it?

    Thanks!

    rotraut geringer - Reply

    Got it finally - and it's working again, I can't believe it! Thank you so much for the instructions!!!!

    rotraut geringer - Reply

  8. Samsung Galaxy Camera Lens and Motherboard Replacement, Lens and Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the motherboard's screws. There are 4 3/32" screws and 3 5/32" screws.

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  9. Samsung Galaxy Camera Lens and Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the lens' screws. There are 1 black 4/32" screw, 3 3/16" black screws, and 2 white 5/32" screws.

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    This seems to be wrong. Only 2 screws connect the lens to the camera body - if you unscrew the others, you open up the lens and there is no need to do so.

    NOVOMOTION J. H. - Reply

  10. Samsung Galaxy Camera Lens and Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Pull these connectors away from motherboard.

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  11. Samsung Galaxy Camera Lens and Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the motherboard and lens out of the case.

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Conclusion

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

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Hey mate, what do you do after the motherboard replacement? Just turn the camera on? Do you need to do a master reset?

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