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LG G5 Rear Camera Replacement

Replacing a damaged rear-facing camera requires the following procedures:

Step 1 | Front Panel Assembly

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Pull the bottom end of the phone out of its body while pressing and holding the battery release button.

Step 2

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  • Insert the sim card eject tool (0.8mm sim card eject head) into the small hole on the sim card tray.
  • Press inward with some force to eject the tray — risk of damage if too much pressure is applied.

  • Pull the sim card tray out of the phone.

Step 3

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Remove the 2 x 5.5mm Phillips #00 screws from the base of the phone.

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Insert the plastic opening tool into the seam between the glass screen and the metal body.

Apply minimal force to pry the glass from the body, only a slight amount is required.

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Insert Spudger into the space between body and screen.

  • Push inward to separate screen further.
  • Slowly slide Spudger up phone's edge until screen pops out.

When reinstalling, press edges from top to bottom for a secure fit.

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Separate the display from the main assembly by gently peeling them apart.

Step 7 | Rear Camera

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Insert plastic opening tool between camera-ribbon connector and motherboard, then gently pull up.

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Remove the camera with tweezers, taking care not to touch the ribbon.

  • Use a gentle prying motion with the tweezers.
  • Avoid touching the detached ribbon.
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