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Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Back Camera Replacement

What you need

  1. Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Back Camera Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the smartphone off by using the power button on the right-hand side.

  2. Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Back Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the smartphone over so that the rear camera is face up.

  3. Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Back Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Use your fingernail or a flat tool to lift the back cover.

  4. Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Back Camera Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Back Camera Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Locate the battery near the bottom of the phone. The battery is square, flat, and is labeled 'SAMSUNG'.

  5. Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Back Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Use your fingernail or a flat tool to lift the battery out.

  6. Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Back Camera Replacement, Rear Camera: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Back Camera Replacement, Rear Camera: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Use a Phillips #00 screw driver to remove all eight 4mm screws from the midframe.

  7. Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Back Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Heat the frame with a heat gun or hair dryer until the adhesive is loose.

    • Take care when using these heat tools.

  8. Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Back Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    iFixit Opening Tool
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  9. Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Back Camera Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Back Camera Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect the power ribbon on the left side of the phone either with your fingers or tweezers

  10. Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Back Camera Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    iFixit Opening Tool
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  11. Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Back Camera Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Back Camera Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Metal Spudger
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    • Turn the Motherboard over and disconnect the ribbon connecting the camera to the Motherboard with an iFixit Metal Spudger.

Conclusion

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

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