iPhone 4 Verizon Rear Camera Replacement
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crwdns2942287:0crwdne2942287:0Use this guide to remove the iPhone's primary rear camera.
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Power off your iPhone before beginning disassembly.
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Your phone's rear cover may have two #000 Phillips screws or Apple's 5-Point "Pentalobe" screws. Check which screws you have, and ensure you also have the correct screwdriver in order to remove them.
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Remove the two 3.6 mm Pentalobe or Phillips #000 screws next to the dock connector.
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Push the rear panel toward the top edge of the iPhone.
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Pinch the rear panel with your fingers, and lift it away from the iPhone. Alternatively, use a Small Suction Cup .
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Remove the single 1.5 mm Phillips screw securing the battery connector to the logic board (if present).
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Use the edge of a plastic opening tool to gently pry the battery connector up from its socket on the logic board.
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Remove the metal clip covering the antenna connector.
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Pull up on the exposed clear plastic tab to peel the battery off the adhesive securing it to the iPhone.
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If there's any alcohol solution remaining in the phone, carefully wipe it off or allow it to air dry before installing your new battery.
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Remove the battery.
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Before reassembly, clean metal-to-metal contact points with a de-greaser such as windex. The oils from your fingers have the potential to cause wireless interference issues.
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Perform a hard reset after reassembly. This can prevent several issues and simplify troubleshooting.
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Remove the following five screws:
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Three 1.3 mm Phillips screws
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One 1.5 mm Phillips screw
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One 2.4 mm Phillips screw
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Lift the cable cover from its edge nearest the top of the iPhone.
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Pull the cable cover tabs out of their slots cut into the EMI shield on the logic board and remove it from the iPhone.
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Use the edge of a plastic opening tool to pry the rear camera connector up from its socket on the logic board.
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Remove the rear camera from the iPhone.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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This guide also works for the AT&T iPhone4S. With a little care, the RF shield can be removed without taking the battery out, though you should still disconnect it. It only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish.
My 4S camera has a black rubber isolator between the portion of the logic board that runs across the top of the phone and the camera body. It was covered by a black tape piece that covers the little prong that is secured between the logic board and that mounting screw. I replaced my logic board and this thing fell out. I am not certain I have it replaced properly, but the camera does not move at all and is lined up correctly, so it does fit the space. It is a C channel that fits over the edge of the logic board. I think only some phones have this. I do not see it in *any* of the various 4S guides. If it is in there it is probably important. If you remove your camera be CAREFUL to note whether you have this .25” long 2mm thick black rubber bit. If you do, CAREFULLY inspect its orientation so you can replace it if you knock it loose. Everything still works perfectly, so at least it seems I did no harm in placing it where I did.
