Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Front Camera Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Use this guide to replace the front-facing camera in your Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.
What you need
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Carefully use a heat gun or hairdryer to melt the adhesive holding the rear case to the phone.
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Use a suction cup to lift the rear case slightly, enough to slide an opening pick around the edge and loosen the adhesive.
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Remove back cover.
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Disconnect the NFC antenna.
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Unscrew the screws holding the black midframe in place.
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Remove the midframe.
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Remove bracket.
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Release connector, but take care not to damage the electronic components next to the connector. It is best to access the connector from the bottom (battery side), and not from the side as the picture shows.
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Remove rear camera.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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