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BLU Life X8 Back Camera Replacement

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    1. BLU Life X8 Back Camera Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 BLU Life X8 Back Camera Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Flip the phone over so that the screen is facing down.

      • Slide the opening tool between the micro-USB port and the back cover.

      • Use the opening tool to create a gap.

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    2. BLU Life X8 Back Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Use your thumb to pry off the back panel once the gap is large enough.

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    3. BLU Life X8 Back Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Once the back panel is off, locate the indent at the bottom of the battery.

      • Use your thumb to slip the battery out of the case.

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    1. BLU Life X8 Back Camera Replacement, Back Camera: step 4, image 1 of 2 BLU Life X8 Back Camera Replacement, Back Camera: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Use the Phillips #00 (1.5mm) bit to undo the (9) screws from the back of the device.

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    2. BLU Life X8 Back Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Wedge the opening tool into the seam of between the screen and the gray frame.

      • Run the opening tool along the seam to release the clips that hold the two pieces together.

      • You may need to use the opening picks to prevent the clips from reengaging.

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    3. BLU Life X8 Back Camera Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Once all the clips have been released, pull back the frame and set it aside.

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    4. BLU Life X8 Back Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
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      • Use the tweezers to unlock the ribbon cable from the motherboard

      • The ribbon cable should be free. Pull back on the ribbons to release it from the connector

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    5. BLU Life X8 Back Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the back camera from its housing

      • The back camera may be glued to the phone

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Conclusion

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

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