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Sony Xperia XZ Premium Front Camera Replacement

Introduction

This guide covers the Sony Xperia XZ Premium front camera removal. This process involves unscrewing two screws and removing part of the frame to reach the camera.

What you need

  1. Sony Xperia XZ Premium Front Camera Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place a heated iOpener on the back panel of the phone to melt the adhesive inside.

    • The iOpener or your desired heat source can be very hot and can heat up the phone, so make sure you do not burn yourself.

    • Follow this guide for directions on using the iOpener.

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  2. Sony Xperia XZ Premium Front Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
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    • Slide a thin plastic card under the back panel and around the perimeter of the phone to remove the adhesive.

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  3. Sony Xperia XZ Premium Front Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Take hold of the back panel with your fingers and remove.

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  5. Sony Xperia XZ Premium Front Camera Replacement, Front Camera: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two bottom left 3.9 mm Phillips #000 screws.

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  6. Sony Xperia XZ Premium Front Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Insert the spudger under the bottom left frame and lift, try to lift vertically to wedge it out.

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  7. Sony Xperia XZ Premium Front Camera Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Grab hold of the bottom left frame and lift out carefully.

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  8. Sony Xperia XZ Premium Front Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Insert a spudger under the tab above the camera and lift to disconnect it.

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  9. Sony Xperia XZ Premium Front Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Grab hold of the tab with your fingers.

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  10. Sony Xperia XZ Premium Front Camera Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the camera from the phone by the tab.

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Conclusion

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

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The name of this tutorial is incorrect.

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