Introduction
If the cameras in your Moto G Stylus 4G aren't displaying anything on the screen, or are malfunctional, this is the replacement guide you want to follow.
Before continuing with this guide, be sure to check that there isn't anything blocking the view of your camera and that sufficient light is reaching the lens to display an image on the screen.
You will need tools from the Phone Teardown guide to complete this repair.
Be sure to completely power off the phone and disconnect the phone from any direct power sources before starting the repair.
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Power off your phone and disconnect the charger and any peripheries before beginning disassembly.
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Lay the phone face down.
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Heat an iOpener and apply it to the rear case.
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Alternatively, use a hair dryer to heat the rear case until it's almost too hot to touch.
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Insert an opening tool into the seam between the rear case and chassis.
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Once you create a gap, insert an opening pick a couple of millimeters into the gap.
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Slide the opening pick around the entire perimeter to sever the adhesive that secures the rear case.
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If you feel excessive resistance, reheat the problem area(s).
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Remove the rear case.
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Remove the black tape covering the connectors.
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Use an opening tool to lift and disconnect the four press connectors.
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Use an opening tool to lift and disconnect the two antenna cables connectors.
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Use an opening tool to lift and disconnector the front camera press connector.
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Remove the front camera.
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Orient the main board so the back is facing up.
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Disconnect camera 2 from the main board using an opening tool.
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Orient the main board so the back is facing up.
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Disconnect camera 3 from the main board using an opening tool.
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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.
