Samsung Captivate Camera Assembly Replacement
The camera assembly may be damaged by exposure to moisture, vibration, or shock.
- Replacing the camera assembly is a straightforward process.
Step 1 | Battery
Press the bottom section of the phone and slide it downwards.
- Lift up the back cover.
Step 2
Locate the battery and use your finger to pry it loose from the device's housing, lifting upwards to release.
Step 3
Remove and dispose of the old battery. Install the new battery in its place.
Step 4 | Rear Case
Insert a spudger under the phone's bottom section.
- Lift the spudger gently and push it forward to release the lower section.
- The hidden screws will be revealed, allowing access for further disassembly.
Step 5
Remove the six 4.5mm #000 Phillips screws.
Step 6
Applying excessive force may cause cracked plastic.
- Begin at a corner with the spudger to pry apart rear case and front display.
- Move spudger toward top, using plastic opening tool for easier removal.
- Apply gentle pressure on both corners while sliding back cover downward.
- Free each side, stopping short of the center, to avoid damage.
Step 7
Remove rear case screws.
- Use a T5 Torx driver to remove all screws securing the rear case.
- Slide rear case off of the device.
Step 8 | Camera Assembly
Insert spudger tool under chip.
Pry up chip labeled "NEC" until it releases.
Step 9
Gently lift the camera assembly out of the plastic housing.