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Samsung SGH-A237 Camera Replacement

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    1. Samsung SGH-A237 Camera Replacement, Camera: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Place the phone on a flat surface with the camera facing upwards.

      • Have a designated space to keep track of each small part.

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    2. Samsung SGH-A237 Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
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      • Open the phone.

      • Remove the two rubber soft screw covers below the viewing screen using a pair of tweezers.

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    3. Samsung SGH-A237 Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Loosen the screws under the soft screw covers using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    4. Samsung SGH-A237 Camera Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Samsung SGH-A237 Camera Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Samsung SGH-A237 Camera Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Failure to utilize the specified tool may cause damage to the device.

      • Locate the black cover plate on the back side of the viewing screen. It will show the AT&T and Samsung logos.

      • Look on the right side of the phone for the crease in between the black back cover and the front silver cover of the viewing screen.

      • Pry the cover plate off using a plastic opening tool.

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    5. Samsung SGH-A237 Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung SGH-A237 Camera Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Failure to utilize the specified tool may cause damage to the device.

      • Identify the metal bracket that covers the internal body.

      • Identify the metal tabs surrounding the metal bracket mentioned in the previous step.

      • Remove the metal bracket using a small pick or a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

      • Close the phone.

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    6. Samsung SGH-A237 Camera Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Find the camera on the upper part of the phone. It will be displayed as a small black circle.

      • Follow the copper ribbon connected to the camera downward to the black connection port.

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    7. Samsung SGH-A237 Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung SGH-A237 Camera Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Failure to utilize the specified tool in the proper way may cause damage to the device.

      • Pry up the black connector using a pick. This should lock the black connector into an upward position, which will release the copper ribbon connected to the phone's camera.

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    8. Samsung SGH-A237 Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung SGH-A237 Camera Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Gently grasp the copper ribbon attached to the camera using a pair of tweezers.

      • Gently pull copper ribbon towards the camera. This should pull the copper ribbon out completely.

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    9. Samsung SGH-A237 Camera Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the camera.

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Conclusion

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

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