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Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement

What you need

  1. Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the back panel by pressing up on switch, located at the top on the back of the phone.

    • You may want to use a plastic opening tool to help pry the back panel off.

  2. Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the four 4.5mm screws located on the back plate.

  3. Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the rubber screw cover using your fingernail.

  4. Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the 4.5mm screw located underneath the rubber cover.

  5. Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Wedge the end of a plastic opening tool into the crack between the back panel and the phone.

    • The panel should come off without much effort.

  6. Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • With the back panel removed, the motherboard should be fully exposed.

  7. Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the camera and volume buttons and place them in a safe spot until reassembly.

  8. Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Using a plastic opening tool, unplug the ribbon cable connecting the front LCDs to the motherboard.

  9. Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Detach the motherboard by grabbing the edges of it and lifting it straight out of the phone.

  10. Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement, Camera: step 10, image 1 of 2 Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement, Camera: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Use a spudger to remove the plastic screw coverings at the base of the LCD screen.

  11. Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
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    • Use the screwdriver to remove the two 4.5mm screws located underneath the plastic coverings.

    • You may want to use tweezers to remove the loosened screws.

  12. Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Wedge the plastic opening tool under the crevice on the inner surface of the phone screen.

    • Gently pry the top panel off around the entire frame.

  13. Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Make sure that the top panel is completely separated from the LCD display around the entire perimeter.

  14. Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • Take the top panel off of the phone.

  15. Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2
    • Use the wedge to detach the connecting wire panel from the LCD display system.

    • Be gentle when detatching this wire to prevent damaging surrounding components.

  16. Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 Samsung SGH-E317 Camera Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2
    • Use the tweezers to remove the camera from the cellphone casing.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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