LG G5 Camera Sensor Replacement
This guide addresses rear camera focus issues. If your device's rear camera struggles with focusing, proceed to the repair instructions below.
Step 1 | Front Panel Assembly
Hold the battery release button and pull the bottom end of the phone out.
Beware of sharp edges — handle with care.
Step 2
Insert sim card eject tool (0.8mm sim card eject head) into small hole.
- Press inward firmly to eject sim card tray.
- Pull sim card tray out of phone.
Step 3
- Remove two Phillips #00 screws with a 5.5mm diameter from the phone's base.
Step 4
Insert plastic opening tool into the seam between glass screen and metal body.
- Pry glass from body only a slight amount.
Step 5
Insert Spudger into space between body and screen.
- Push inward to separate screen further.
- Slowly slide Spudger up edge of phone until screen pops out.
When reassembling, press edges down from top to bottom for a secure fit.
Step 6
Separate the screen and body by peeling them apart.
- The screen should come away cleanly, leaving both parts fully separated.
Step 7 | Screen
Remove the motherboard by undoing its retaining mechanism.
- Use a #00 Philips head screwdriver to loosen the six 2.7mm Phillips screws.
Step 8
Insert plastic opening tool between screen-ribbon-connector and motherboard, then pull up firmly.
Step 9
- Remove all screws securing the motherboard to the screen.
- Gently pry the motherboard away from the screen using a plastic spudger.
Step 10
Failing to transfer the earpiece from the old screen will result in no phone call audio.
- Transfer the earpiece to the new screen carefully.
- Use a pick to gently dislodge it, rather than forcing with tweezers.
- Exercise caution when handling the associated adhesive to prevent accidental removal.
Step 11
- Remove the old earpiece casing from its mounting by carefully prying it out with a pair of tweezers.
- On the new screen, place the earpiece casing down first and ensure it's securely locked in place.
- Gently press the earpiece onto the casing with your finger until it's firmly seated.
Step 12 | Camera Sensor
Remove the ribbon connecting the sensor to the motherboard with a plastic opening tool.