Nexus 5X Front-Facing Camera Replacement
This guide is for replacing the front-facing camera in your Nexus 5X.
Step 1 | SIM Card Tray
- Insert the SIM card ejection tool into the hole on the SIM card tray.
- Press in gently to eject the SIM card tray.
- Remove the SIM card tray.
Step 2 | Rear Panel
Insert an opening pick into the SIM card tray slot and twist gently to loosen the first plastic clip.
- Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the phone, releasing the remaining plastic clips that secure the rear panel.
Step 3
Slide the opening pick around all sides of the phone to release all clips holding the rear panel in place.
- Apply gentle pressure as you slide the pick along each edge.
- Continue this process until all clips are released and the rear panel can be removed.
Step 4
- Tilt the opening pick to slightly lift the rear panel.
- Liberate the two adjacent plastic clips near the fingerprint sensor by carefully pulling the rear panel.
- Remove the rear panel completely.
Step 5 | Midframe
Remove the ten 3.6 mm Phillips screws securing the midframe.
Step 6
Insert an opening pick into the SIM card tray slot.
- Twist the opening pick sideways to release the plastic clips.
Step 7
Slide the opening pick along the upper edge of the midframe, disengaging any remaining plastic clips.
Step 8
The midframe is susceptible to damage if the clips are not released correctly.
- Use a plastic pick to pry open the plastic clips on the bottom edge of the device.
- Pry open the plastic clips on the long edge as well, ensuring they are fully released.
Step 9
Ensure that all clips are released.
- Midframe removal requires care: proceed carefully.
Step 10 | Battery Disconnect
Use the edge of a spudger to gently pry up the battery flex cable, which is located at the bottom right of the motherboard.
Step 11 | Front Facing Camera
Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the front-facing camera flex cable.
Step 12
Remove the front-facing camera from its recess using a pair of tweezers.