Introduction
The optical lens is frequently reported as 'not working' or broken. This guide will take you through the steps of removing the malfunctioning lens and installing a new one.
What you need
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Remove the two screws from the right side of the camera and the two screws from the left side.
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Remove the three screws from the bottom of the camera.
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Use a three-prong screwdriver for two of the three screws; keep these screws separate.
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Pull the LCD screen to the left slightly, then lift and flip it open to the right.
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Using a plastic opening tool to flip open the black lever to release the ribbon cable.
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Gently slide the cable out of the lock; the LCD screen is now free to be removed.
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Remove the two screws that are holding the silver paneling on.
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There is a gold foil which will tear upon removal of the silver paneling, this is normal.
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Remove the screw anchoring the motherboard on the right.
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Detach the two ribbon cables on the left side of the camera the same way the LCD cable was detached.
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Detach the gold ribbon cable on the top middle of the camera as well.
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Hold wires on the left with an index finger, to keep them out of the way.
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Carefully wiggle out the motherboard. The flash and the speaker will come with it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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