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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Rear Camera Replacement

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  1. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Rear Camera Replacement, Heat the cover glue: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Heat up along the edges of the cover to soften the glue.

    • Ideal temperature is around 120 - 150 °C for 60 seconds.

  2. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Rear Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Place a suction cup on the back cover and pull to open a gap.

    • Insert a guitar pick into the gap and slide it around the corner of the back cover to cut the adhesive sticker.

  3. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Rear Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Finally, remove the back cover.

    • Be careful, the back cover is fragile and can break.

    • It can be a good idea to wear protective glasses. If the glass shatters, it could enter your eye.

  4. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Rear Camera Replacement, Rear Camera: step 4, image 1 of 3 Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Rear Camera Replacement, Rear Camera: step 4, image 2 of 3 Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Rear Camera Replacement, Rear Camera: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Disconnect the NFC antenna.

    • Unscrew the screws holding the black midframe in place.

    • Remove midframe.

  5. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Rear Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Rear Camera Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Rear Camera Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Disconnect the battery flex connector.

    • Remove rear camera bracket.

  6. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Rear Camera Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Rear Camera Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Rear Camera Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • components on the mainboard are fragile, be careful in the next step.

    • disconnect the flat top cable with a spudger

    • Remove rear camera

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