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Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Camera

Introduction

These instructions will demonstrate how to remove the camera from the KDDI Kyocera A5521K.

What you need

  1. Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Camera, Faceplate: step 1, image 1 of 3 Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Camera, Faceplate: step 1, image 2 of 3 Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Camera, Faceplate: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Start by prying, with a metal probe, the black covers that are located by the pivoting joints of the phone/

    • Beneath those covers are the screws.

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  2. Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Camera: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws using a Y0 screwdriver.

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    • Use the iPod pry tool to remove the outer screen.

    • Two screws are now visible.

    • Be careful not to crack the screen upon removal. It adheres strongly to the phone.

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  5. Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Camera: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Y0 screwdriver to remove the screws.

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  6. Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Camera: step 5, image 1 of 2 Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Camera: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use the iPod pry tool to loosen the faceplate from the phone.

    • Slide the pry tool along the entire crease of the faceplate to completely detach it.

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    • Separate the faceplate from the phone.

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  8. Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Camera, Camera: step 7, image 1 of 2 Disassembling KDDI Kyocera A5521K Camera, Camera: step 7, image 2 of 2
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    • Firmly grab the flexible circuit with tweezers to detach (or use your fingers if you can manage a firm grip).

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    • Carefully pry up the camera unit with a spudger.

    • Be careful not to damage the camera unit.

    • The camera should now be separated from the phone.

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Conclusion

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

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