Blackberry PRIV Rear-Facing Camera Replacement

Written By: Benjamin Olvera
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Blackberry PRIV Rear-Facing Camera Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

13

Time Required

20 minutes

Introduction

A device's camera may need replacing if the quality changes all of a sudden. This may be due to a software issue or most likely damage in the lens. Before proceeding, clean the camera lens with a soft, lint-free cloth and verify the issue isn’t software-related performing a restart. In most of these steps, a plastic pry tool is used but your finger can work just fine. Use this guide to replace your device's camera.

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    • Look for the two small holes at the top of your device.

    • Use a SIM eject tool to push down into the holes which lifts the SIM and SD trays.

    • Pull the trays up and out of the device.

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    • Insert an opening pick in the seam between the rear casing and chassis. Apply downward pressure to pry the casing upward.

    • Follow this procedure for only the right, left, and top side of the casing.

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    • Remove the rear casing by sliding the case down and out.

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    • Remove the two 3.3 mm T4 Torx screws that secure the battery connector.

    • There may be a plastic protector covering the circuit board and battery. Remove the plastic protector to begin.

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    • Use an opening tool to lift and disconnect the battery connector.

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    • Pull on the plastic tab to remove the battery from the device.

    • For easier removal, use a blow dryer to warm the battery glue.

    • Be careful to not overheat the battery or puncture the battery as lithium batteries are dangerous.

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    • Remove the seven 3.3 mm T4 Torx screws that secure the motherboard.

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    • Remove the two 3.3 mm T4 Torx screws that secure the speaker casing.

    • Lift and remove the speaker casing.

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    • Remove the one 3.3 mm T4 Torx screw that secures the headphone jack.

    • Lift and remove the headphone jack.

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    • Use an opening tool to lift and disconnect the three press connectors.

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    • Lift the motherboard from the device.

    • Do not pull the circuit board with too much force as there is a strip connected under.

    • Using two fingers, pinch the on the strip as close to the connector as possible.

    • Lift and disconnect the connector from the motherboard.

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    • Turn the motherboard around.

    • Use an opening tool to lift and disconnect the camera connector.

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    • Lift and remove the camera from the circuit board.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.

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