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Rear Camera Lens Repair Guide for Moto G31
Rear Camera Lens Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G31
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Tweezers
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- SIM eject tool
- Microfiber cloth
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000, #00)
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G31 camera glass lens
- Pre-cut camera lens adhesive
- 90%+ isopropyl alcohol
- Clear packing tape
- Cotton swabs
Safety
- Wear eye protection to prevent tiny glass shards from striking your eyes.
- Do not touch the exposed camera sensor directly to avoid permanent smudging or scratching.
- Keep heat application gentle and brief to avoid heat damage to internal camera components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely powered down before proceeding.
- 2
Remove the SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole beside the SIM tray on the left edge. Press firmly until the tray pops out and remove it.
- 3
Apply tape over damaged glass
2 minPlace a strip of clear packing tape over the cracked camera lens to hold shattered glass together. Press it flat to prevent loose splinters from flying.
- 4
Heat the camera lens bezel
2 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer on low power to heat the rear camera lens for 1 to 2 minutes. Softening the adhesive under the glass makes removal easier.
- 5
Pry up the broken glass
4 minInsert the point of precision tweezers or a thin pry blade under an edge of the cracked lens. Gently pry up and remove the glass pieces from the housing.
- 6
Scrape remaining adhesive
3 minUse tweezers or a plastic spudger to carefully peel out the old double-sided tape residue from the lens recess. Work around the rim without touching the exposed camera sensor.
- 7
Clean the camera frame recess
2 minDampen a cotton swab with 90%+ isopropyl alcohol and wipe down the metal lens seat. Ensure the surface is completely free of dirt and adhesive grease.
- 8
Clear dust from the camera sensor
2 minUse a rubber air blower or soft dry brush to remove any microscopic glass shards or dust from the camera sensor lens. Never wipe the camera sensor directly with fingers.
- 9
Apply the new adhesive ring
2 minPeel the protective backing off the pre-cut adhesive sticker. Carefully place and press the adhesive inside the camera housing recess using a spudger.
- 10
Install the new camera lens
2 minRemove any protective film from the inner surface of the replacement camera glass. Align the glass over the opening and seat it flush into the frame.
- 11
Secure the adhesive bond
2 minPlace a clean microfiber cloth over the new lens and apply firm, even thumb pressure for 30 seconds. Reinsert the SIM tray to complete the repair.
After your Motorola Moto G31 rear camera lens repair
Power the Moto G31 back on and test the rear camera lens repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Motorola Moto G31 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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