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Motorola Defy XT Camera Replacement

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    1. Motorola Defy XT Camera Replacement, Camera: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Locate the opening on the corner of the Motorola Defy XT mobile phone.

      • Wedge the Plastic Opening Tool between the back cover and the body of the phone.

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    2. Motorola Defy XT Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Once wedged in the opening, gently pry around the phone until back cover lifts off.

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    3. Motorola Defy XT Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the back cover and locate the battery.

      • Insert the opening tool beneath the battery and lightly push upward.

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    4. Motorola Defy XT Camera Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Locate the SD card beneath the plastic cover in the corner.

      • Use a Plastic Opening Tool to hook the edge of the SD card

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    5. Motorola Defy XT Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Push the SD card straight out.

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    6. Motorola Defy XT Camera Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Use the T4 Torque Driver to remove all 6 of the 3mm diameter screws on the outside edges of the phone.

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    7. Motorola Defy XT Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Wedge the Plastic Opening Tool under the inner side of the volume buttons.

      • Pop the volume buttons out of the phone.

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    8. Motorola Defy XT Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Locate the base of the motherboard.

      • Slide the Plastic Opening Tool along the base of the motherboard to separate it from the phone.

      • Gently guide the two pieces apart with upward motion.

      • Caution: Do not damage the ribbon that is holding both pieces

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    9. Motorola Defy XT Camera Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Disconnect the ribbon from the frame.

      • Remove the screen.

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    10. Motorola Defy XT Camera Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the mother board over.

      • Locate the base of the ribbon cable.

      • Pull straight outward using the Plastic Opening Tool.

      • Disconnect the ribbon cable connecting the display to the logic board

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    11. Motorola Defy XT Camera Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Pull the two halves of the device apart to disconnect the second (wider) ribbon connector.

      • Note: The ribbon connector is bonded to the logic board with adhesive, simply pull it to remove it completely.

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    12. Motorola Defy XT Camera Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the mother board over.

      • Use the Plastic Opening Tool to disconnect the camera from the logic board.

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Conclusion

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

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Mustapha Nadri

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