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Samsung Stratosphere Rear Camera Replacement

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  1. Samsung Stratosphere Rear Camera Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Using your fingers, pry along the groove at the top of the phone.

    • Pull back on the rear casing until it comes free from the device.

    • The casing will make a cracking sound as it is removed.

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    • With your fingers, pry from the bottom of the battery to loosen it.

    • Lift away to remove the battery from the phone.

  3. Samsung Stratosphere Rear Camera Replacement, Motherboard: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Locate the red and white sim card located above the battery housing.

    • Remove the sim card by sliding it downwards from its slot with your fingers.

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    • Remove the seven silver 3mm screws securing the rear panel using the Phillips #000 screwdriver.

    • Once loosened, some screws may get stuck in the casing. Use tweezers to remove them.

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    • Pry around the rear panel with a plastic opening tool to loosen it.

    • Prying too deeply may damage delicate components inside the phone.

    • Remove the rear panel from the phone with your fingers.

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    • Remove the four black 3mm screws securing the motherboard with the Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • Locate the flex cable attachment at the tab with a green arrow printed on top.

    • Pry from the side the arrow is pointing with your fingers.

    • The cable will audibly snap as it is removed from its attachment.

    • Let the cable hang loosely to the side of the phone.

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    • Pull the motherboard up from the side opposite the loose flex cable.

    • If necessary, use a plastic opening tool to separate the motherboard from the key pad underneath.

    • Lift to remove the motherboard from the device.

  9. Samsung Stratosphere Rear Camera Replacement, Rear Camera: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Gently pull the camera to the left while keeping it as close to the motherboard as possible.

    • The metal foil connector attached to the camera should slide out of the motherboard.

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

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