LG Optimus T Camera and Camera Mount Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

This guide will show you step by step instructions on how to replace the camera on your LG Optimus T.

What you need

Step 1 Camera

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Working on your device while it is turned on may result in electric shock. Make sure to shut down your device before you begin.
Use a plastic opening tool to remove the phone's back cover. At the top of the phone there are indentations to insert the spudger and pop the case off

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Step 2

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Remove the battery by pulling up on the battery using the indentation to the left of the camera lens

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Step 3

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Use a J0 screwdriver to remove the 6 highlighted screws

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Step 4

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Remove interior case using indentations on the top and bottom to insert the spudger to pop off the interior case
You might have difficulty popping the interior case off. You may use the metal spudger here with caution if the plastic one fails

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Step 5

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Unhook the connector tab

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Step 6

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Remove SD card mount by inserting the plastic opening tool on the right side of the device to pop mount off

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Step 7

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Remove metal panel by inserting plastic opening tool into the four retaining points and remove panel

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Step 8

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Tool used on this step:

Tweezers

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disconnect camera connector from motherboard by spudger
Once disconnected, remove camera using tweezers

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Conclusion

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

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