Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

                          5 - 10 minutes

Sections

2

  • Screen
  • 2 steps
  • Rear-Facing Camera
  • 3 steps

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Introduction

The rear-facing camera is used to take photos from the back of your device. It may become inoperable for a number of reasons including factory defect. Before replacing, first try resetting your device. If the problem remains the same, continue with the replacement.

Replacing the rear-facing camera requires no special skills. Each of the steps is in this guide is accompanied by a brief description and photos demonstrating what you will need to do.

What you need

Step 1

              Screen
  • Orient the Google Pixel Slate so that the screen is facing upwards.
  • Use the iFixit opening tool to separate screen from main body.
  • Use the suction cup to remove the screen from the body of the device.

Orient the Google Pixel Slate so that the screen is facing upwards.

Use the iFixit opening tool to separate screen from main body.

Use the suction cup to remove the screen from the body of the device.

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Step 2

  • Gently disconnect the three flat-wires from the screen.
  • Carefully separate and remove the screen from the body of the device.

Gently disconnect the three flat-wires from the screen.

Carefully separate and remove the screen from the body of the device.

Step 3

              Rear-Facing Camera
  • Use a T2 Torx screwdriver to remove the two black 2mm screws holding down the square plate.
  • Use the Nylon Tipped Tweezers to lift the metal plate.

Use a T2 Torx screwdriver to remove the two black 2mm screws holding down the square plate.

Use the Nylon Tipped Tweezers to lift the metal plate.

Step 4

  • Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two yellow and grey 3mm screws from the L-shaped plate.
  • Use the Nylon Tipped Tweezers to lift the plate from the device.

Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two yellow and grey 3mm screws from the L-shaped plate.

Use the Nylon Tipped Tweezers to lift the plate from the device.

Step 5

  • Gently pull upwards to remove the camera.

Gently pull upwards to remove the camera.

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

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