Motorola Moto X 2nd Generation Front Camera Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

Before you begin, download the Software Fix app to backup your device and diagnose whether your problem is software or hardware related.

What you need

1. Step 1 Front Camera
  Remove SIM card tray. Remember to power off the phone at first.
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2. Step 2
  Push the eject pin to open a gap and place a guitar pick into the gap.
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3. Step 3
  Slide the guitar pick to cut the adhesive sticker and peel off the soft back cover carefully.
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5. Step 4
  Remove those two pieces rubber cover.
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6. Step 5
  Release power button connecting flex connector and battery connector.
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7. Step 6
  Twist off all 18 black torx screws and remove middle housing from front assembly.
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8. Step 7
  Release front camera connector and remove it.
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Conclusion

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

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Front Camera icon is not showing on my camera app please solve it

Surya C - Jul 27, 2018 Reply Share

How to solve it

koromaalies22 - Jan 8, 2023 Reply Share

My front camera is not working

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