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iPod Touch 5th Generation Rear-Facing Camera Replacement

Prerequisite Only
This guide is only intended to be used as a prerequisite for other guides. It's incomplete by itself.

Introduction

Prerequisite for entire button ribbon cable, volume buttons, power button, and rear case.

What you need

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    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the rear-facing camera and its frame.

    • Gently twist the spudger to free the camera.

    • Lift the rear-facing camera up out of its socket, and remove it from the iPod Touch.

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    • Gently slide the flat end of a spudger underneath the piece of foam tape covering the button ribbon cable.

    • Run the spudger along the full length of the tape to disconnect it from the rear case.

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    • Peel and remove the foam tape from the rear case of the iPod.

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    • Use the tip of a spudger to peel up the edge of the tape covering the button ribbon cable.

    • Use tweezers or your fingers to peel the tape up from the rear case, and remove it from the iPod.

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Conclusion

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

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