Nexus 4 Camera Replacement
This guide covers removal and installation of the camera module situated on the motherboard's upper left corner.
Step 1 | Back Cover
Ensure your device is powered down before proceeding.
- Press and hold the power button until it displays "Power off".
- Select "Power off" from the menu to fully power down the device.
- Use the SIM Card Eject Tool to safely remove the SIM tray.
Step 2
Use a T5 Torx Screwdriver to remove the two screws located at the bottom of the device.
Step 3
Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry the back case along its edge, starting at a corner and circling around the phone.
The process may take several minutes.
The back cover will snap free from the rest of the phone with a light noise.
Step 4 | Battery
- Remove the two 1.8mm Phillips screws securing the battery connector.
- Disconnect the battery cable using a plastic opening tool from its socket on the motherboard.
Step 5 | Battery removal
Remove the blue tape securing the white antenna cable to the battery.
- Using a spudger, carefully disconnect the white antenna cable.
- Pry the battery out with a Plastic Opening Tool, starting at the top left-hand corner and working down towards the bottom right-hand corner.
- If necessary, use a plastic card to separate the battery from the metal midframe.
The battery is securely glued; press it firmly against the adhesive strip when reinstalling.
Step 6 | Plastic Midframe
Remove nine 4.6 mm Phillips #000 screws.
- Gently lift out the plastic cover.
- The midframe has two clips, one at each side, holding it in place.
- Use a plastic spudger to release each clip and gently lift up and away.
Step 7 | Camera
Use a spudger to carefully pry the metal tab upwards.
- Lift the disconnected black flap away from its original position.
Step 8
Use a spudger to gently pry up the black tab securing the camera to the motherboard.
- Lift the camera module away from its socket.