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Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement

Introduction

I will teach you how to reach the camera and replace it.

What you need

  1. Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Remove Top Plastic Section: step 1, image 1 of 3 Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Remove Top Plastic Section: step 1, image 2 of 3 Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Remove Top Plastic Section: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry the top plastic section off.

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  2. Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Remove Bottom Plastic Section: step 2, image 1 of 2 Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Remove Bottom Plastic Section: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry the bottom plastic section off.

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  3. Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Unscrewing the Back Off: step 3, image 1 of 3 Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Unscrewing the Back Off: step 3, image 2 of 3 Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Unscrewing the Back Off: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the four 5mm screws.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry off the back.

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  5. Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 3 Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 3 Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Use the plastic opening tool to detach the ribbon running across the battery.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to detach the ribbon connecting the battery to the motherboard.

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  6. Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Sony Xperia TL Auxiliary Cord Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Sony Xperia TL Auxiliary Cord Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use the plastic opening tool to unlatch the cord's ends off the motherboard and loud speaker module. The cord can be located on the right side of the phone.

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  7. Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 3 Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 3 Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Use the Phillips #00 to remove the 3 5mm screws.

    • Lift the plastic cover off.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry the motherboard out of the phone shell.

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  8. Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Camera: step 7, image 1 of 3 Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Camera: step 7, image 2 of 3 Sony Xperia TL Camera Replacement, Camera: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • 'Use the plastic opening tool to detach the camera from the motherboard.'

    • The camera attachment is on the back of the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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