Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Back Camera Replacement

Written By: Adrian Sanchez
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Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Back Camera Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

11

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

A problem you may find with your Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is a scratched camera lens. Instead of buying an entirely new phone you can instead replace the camera. For this guide you will need an iOpening tool, a metal spudger, a Phillips #00 screwdriver, or similarly shaped tools.

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    • Turn the smartphone off by using the power button on the right-hand side.

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    • Turn the smartphone over so that the rear camera is face up.

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    • Use your fingernail or a flat tool to lift the back cover.

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    • Locate the battery near the bottom of the phone. The battery is square, flat, and is labeled 'SAMSUNG'.

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    • Use your fingernail or a flat tool to lift the battery out.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screw driver to remove all eight 4mm screws from the midframe.

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    • Heat the frame with a heat gun or hair dryer until the adhesive is loose.

    • Take care when using these heat tools.

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    • Disconnect the power ribbon on the left side of the phone either with your fingers or tweezers

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    • Turn the Motherboard over and disconnect the ribbon connecting the camera to the Motherboard with an iFixit Metal Spudger.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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