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Front Camera Repair Guide for Moto G4 Plus
Front Camera Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G4 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00, Torx T3)
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G4 Plus front camera module
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid damaging sensitive electronic components.
- Disconnect the battery cable immediately after opening the device to prevent electrical short circuits.
- Do not bend or force flex cables during disassembly and reassembly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely powered down before starting.
- 2
Remove the Back Cover
2 minInsert a plastic opening pick or fingernail into the notch on the bottom edge of the phone. Gently pry up to unclip and remove the back cover.
- 3
Eject SIM and MicroSD Cards
1 minSlide out any installed SIM card and microSD card from their respective slots on the rear of the device.
- 4
Remove Midframe Screws
5 minUse a precision screwdriver to remove all 20 screws securing the plastic midframe assembly to the chassis.
- 5
Unclip the Midframe
3 minInsert a plastic spudger around the seam between the midframe and screen assembly to release the plastic retaining clips.
- 6
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor Cable
2 minSlightly lift the midframe and use a spudger to disconnect the fingerprint sensor flex connector from the motherboard.
- 7
Lift Off the Midframe
1 minRemove the midframe entirely from the phone body once the fingerprint sensor flex cable is detached.
- 8
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up off its motherboard socket using the flat end of a spudger.
- 9
Disconnect Front Camera Flex
2 minLocate the front camera module at the top of the motherboard and detach its flex cable connector with a spudger.
- 10
Remove the Front Camera
2 minUse precision tweezers to lift the front camera module out of its recess in the frame.
- 11
Install New Front Camera
2 minLower the replacement front camera module into the empty camera housing until sit sits flush.
- 12
Attach Front Camera Flex
1 minAlign and press the camera flex connector directly into its motherboard socket until it clicks.
- 13
Reconnect the Battery Cable
1 minPress the battery connector firmly back into its socket on the motherboard.
- 14
Connect Fingerprint Sensor Cable
2 minPosition the midframe close to the device and snap the fingerprint sensor flex cable back onto the motherboard.
- 15
Reinstall the Midframe and Screws
4 minSnap the midframe onto the body, then reinstall and tighten all 20 midframe screws securely.
- 16
Snap On Back Cover
2 minAlign the back cover over the phone and press around the edges until all clips snap firmly into place.
After your Motorola Moto G4 Plus front camera repair
Power the Moto G4 Plus back on and test the front camera 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 G4 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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