How to Replace Rear Camera on Fairphone 1: DIY Guide

Duration: 45 min.

Steps: 18 Steps

Welcome to the repair guide where we’ll walk you through the simple steps to swap out your Fairphone’s faulty rear camera. This handy repair is a must if your rear camera is acting up, making your photos blurry, or struggling to focus. Let’s get your camera back in action!

Step 1

– Lift the back cover with your finger to detach it from the smartphone. There’s an indentation in the side of the Fairphone for this purpose.

– Remove the back cover from the device.

Step 2

– Remove the battery from your Fairphone by lifting it at the bottom.

Step 3

– Pop out the SIM cards and the microSD card like a pro!

Step 4

– Remove the seal so you can access the screw.

– Remove the five Phillips screws.5 x 3.9 mm Phillips screws

Step 5

– First off, give the display frame a little pep talk because we’re about to liberate it! Grab a pick and gently slide it between the chassis and the display frame. Keep working that pick around the device until everything is nicely separated.

– Now it’s time to say goodbye to the chassis! Carefully remove it with your hands once it’s released.

Step 6

– Remove the standby button and the volume rocker switch from the display frame.

Step 7

– Use the flat end of the spudger to detach the antenna cable from the logic board.

– Carefully remove the cover from the sensor contact using a pair of tweezers.

– Use the spudger to release the flexible flat cable.

– Carefully disconnect the flexible flat cable from the logic board.

Step 8

– Unscrew those three little Phillips screws. We’re talking 3 x 2.2 mm Phillips screws here!

– Carefully lift the logic board. But hold your horses; don’t take it out just yet since it’s still tethered to the display.

– Now, give that logic board a gentle 90° tilt so you can reach the display connection hiding underneath.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently disconnect that display contact like a pro.

Step 9

– Alright, friends! Let’s get this done! The rear-facing camera is stuck, but we’ve got this! Gently pry it loose with a steel spatula. Detach the camera from the display frame. Easy peasy!

– Next up, pop that camera out! We’re getting close to a fully functional you again.

Step 10

– Carefully place the rear-facing camera back where it belongs on the display frame.

– Gently give the camera a little push to secure it in place.

Step 11

– Position the logic board at a 90° angle to the display – it’s like a little dance!

– Connect the display to the logic board – they’re ready to party!

– Settle the logic board back into its rightful place on the display frame – comfy!

– Secure it with three 2.2 mm Phillips screws. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!

Step 12

– First up, let’s connect that flexible flat sensor cable to the logic board. It’s like giving your device a little hug!

– Next, make sure to lock that plug connection in place. We want it to feel secure and happy.

– Now, it’s time to put the cover back on. Think of it as tucking your device in for a cozy night.

– Finally, connect the antenna cable to the logic board. This will help your device stay connected to the world!

Step 13

– Install the standby button and the volume rocker switch again. Put them in their original positions in the display frame.

Step 14

– Yo, let’s get this repair show on the road! First, carefully place the chassis back on top of the display, making sure it clicks into place. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.

– Remember, the chassis has to be securely attached to the display frame. Press it gently but firmly until it snaps into place – voila, all fixed!