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A faulty rear camera won't produce the ideal photo, and may not even be able to take one. If your Alcatel OneTouch Elevate’s rear camera is not functioning properly, this easy-to-follow guide will walk you through each step. Replacing the rear camera can improve issues such as blurry or distorted images or failure to capture photos. Replacing the camera is fairly straightforward and does not require any special skills. Before beginning, ensure your device is powered off and disconnected from any power source. Collect all the tools required and start replacing.
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Locate the small indent on the lower left corner.
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Use your fingers or a small plastic opening tool to lift the back cover off.
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Locate the indent between the battery and your phone.
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Use your finger or a small plastic opening tool to lift the battery free.
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Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the nine screws from the phone.
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Place an iFixit opening tool between the screen and the back cover and pry it open.
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Disconnect the camera from the mother board with your prying tool.
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Remove both of the cables located on the bottom left corner of the phone.
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Remove the volume and power button using your prying tool.
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Go underneath the bronze plate with your prying tool and carefully pry it off.
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Remove this piece that is to the right of the camera with your prying tool.
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Remove these two pieces by using your tweezers.
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Carefully pull them off. There will be a black flap where you can place your tweezers to pull.
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Using the prying tool, go in-between the phone.
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Carefully pry it off.
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Gently place the opening tool head as close as possible to the edge.
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Flip the camera up carefully and slowly.
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Take the old camera out and replace it with the replacement.
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Gently press on the camera and wait for it to stick back to the phone.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.