LG Optimus L9 P769 VGA Front Facing Camera Replacement
Be extremely careful when handling fragile components, such as the motherboard, which can be easily damaged.
- Disassemble the device completely to access the front facing camera.
- Remove the screen to reach the camera.
- When removing ribbon cables, handle them carefully to avoid tears or breaks.
Step 1 | Motherboard
Place the device face down on a flat surface.
Use a prying tool to carefully remove the back cove.
- Lift the battery out of its compartment using your finger or the prying tool.
Step 2
Careful not to damage the back frame when prying with a small plastic tool.
- Remove all 10 4.5mm Phillips screws securing the back frame to the phone case.
- Pry the back frame from the sides using a small plastic tool.
Step 3
Hold the tweezers and pinch the antenna node's sides.
- Pull the antenna node straight up.
- Use a small prying tool to carefully remove the ribbon cables from the motherboard.
Step 4
Use a spudger or small prying tool to carefully lift the motherboard out of its chassis.
Step 5 | Display Screen
Careful not to damage the latches connecting the digitizer to the chassis.
- Use a spudger or small prying tool to carefully pry off the latches.
- Avoid forcing open, as the latches are easily damaged.
Step 6
Turn the phone face down.
- Remove the plastic housing for the front speaker.
It should come off easily, but be cautious not to damage any surrounding components.
Step 7
Slide the connector out through the chassis hole at a slow pace.
Step 8
Remove the primary or rear camera using a small opening tool to pry off the adhesive and lift the camera up with tweezers.
- Use the same small opening tool to remove the taped connector from the phone's chassis.
- Verify that all parts of the connector are no longer adhered to the chassis.
- The connector should be able to slide through the chassis hole, completely separating the LCD screen from the phone.
Step 9 | VGA Front Facing Camera
Lift off the front facing camera using a prying tool.