LG Optimus 3D Rear Camera Replacement - LG Optimus 3D

Use your fingernail to pry the back cover from the phone, starting at the notch located at the bottom for added leverage.

Locate the battery, positioned in the lower section of the phone, which resembles a large black rectangle.

Be cautious when handling the battery as it may be loose or slightly damaged.

Identify the semi-circular notch at the bottom edge of the battery.
Apply gentle pressure against and upwards on the battery to dislodge it from its resting position.

Remove PH00 screws: 4 x short (4mm) and 5 x tall (9mm), as indicated in the provided picture.

Remove the bottom cover by gently pulling it downwards.

Be cautious when prying around the perimeter, as the ribbons behind buttons and ports are delicate.

Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry along the edges of the device.
Avoid inserting the tool too deeply into the bezel to prevent damaging the ribbons.

Gently lift off the button covers, located under the Mid-Cover Bezel, and set them aside.

Disconnect the ribbon cable from the black SIM card board using a spudger or plastic opening tool.

Excessive heat may damage the device.

Apply high heat from a hair-dryer or low heat from a heat-gun to loosen the SD/SIM Card Board adhesive.
Heat for about one minute, in short intervals of up to 30 seconds at a time.

Use a flat tool to gently pry the board upwards, working around its edges.

Use a heat gun on low setting or a hair dryer on high to heat the camera assembly in 20-30 second intervals.

Heat the camera assembly as described above, allowing it to cool between each interval.
The motherboard assembly does not need to be removed for camera removal.

Use tweezers or a pry tool to gently wiggle and lift the camera assembly away from the phone body.

The motherboard does not need to be removed before removing the camera.