DIY Guide to Replace Front Camera on Xperia Z5 Compact

– Give that cover a gentle nudge with your finger or a spudger at the bottom of your smartphone. A little twist of 90° will help you get a better peek at the card slot.

– Pop out the SIM and microSD cards. The SIM card is hanging out in a tray, just waiting for its turn!

– The back cover is stuck on there pretty good! Grab a heat gun and warm it up a bit to loosen that stubborn glue.

– Now, get yourself a suction cup and attach it to the bottom of your device. Pull gently while using a plastic pick to hold down the chassis.

– Once you see a little gap forming between the chassis and the back cover, slide that pick right in! Just a heads up, the inside of the back cover is painted, so be careful when removing any leftover adhesive to avoid any scratches or cracks.

– Run the pick all the way around the device to fully detach the glue. If you’ve got a few picks handy, feel free to stick one in each corner for extra help.

– Now it’s time to remove that back cover!

– Remove the type plate. The type plate is installed in the SIM and microSD card slot.

– First up, gently unplug the NFC antenna from the chassis. Easy peasy!

– Next, it’s time to detach the antenna from the battery. It’s stuck on there pretty good, so grab a steel laboratory spatula and slide it between the antenna and the battery. If that glue is being stubborn, a little heat on the NFC antenna should do the trick.

– Finally, go ahead and remove that NFC antenna. You’re almost there!

– Let’s get started! First, grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and unscrew the two Phillips screws that are keeping the main antenna snug as a bug. These are 2 x 4.5 mm Phillips screws, so make sure to keep them safe!

– Once those screws are out of the way, gently lift the main antenna off the device. You’re doing great!

– Grab your trusty steel laboratory spatula and gently pry the LED flash away from the chassis. It’s got a bit of glue holding it in place, so be careful!

– Next up, let’s tackle those eight Phillips screws that are keeping the chassis snug against the display. You’ll need 8 x 4.5 mm Phillips screws for this part.

– The chassis is a little hooked onto the display, so use that steel spatula to help separate them. Just slide the spatula between the chassis and the display and give it a little nudge.

– Once you’ve done that, go ahead and remove the chassis. You’re doing great!

– Pop off that battery connection from the logic board so we can get this show on the road!

– First up, gently disconnect the front camera’s connector from the logic board. No need to rush, take your time!

– Next, carefully lift the front camera out of its cozy little spot in the enclosure. You’ve got this!

– Gently slide the front camera into its cozy little home in the enclosure.

– Make sure to connect the front camera snugly to the logic board for a perfect fit.

– Attach the battery connector to the logic board.

– Gently set the chassis on top of the display.

– Give the chassis a little press to make sure it clicks snugly into the display frame.

– Secure the chassis to the display using those eight trusty Phillips screws (8 x 4.5 mm Phillips screws).

– Now, let’s attach the LED flash to the chassis and light things up!

– Snuggle that main antenna right into the enclosure.

– Secure the main antenna to your device using those trusty two Phillips screws. You’ll need 2 x 4.5 mm Phillips screws for this part!

– First things first, let’s get that NFC antenna cozy on the battery! Gently press it down so the glue can do its magic and stick like a champ.

– Now, let’s make a solid connection! Plug the NFC antenna’s contact into the chassis and ensure it’s all snug and secure.

– Install the type plate. You have to attach the type plate in the SIM and microSD card slot.

– Place the back cover snugly onto the chassis. Give it a good press all around the edges to make sure it’s all stuck together nice and secure.

– If it’s feeling a bit stubborn, warm up the back of your device to help it stick better. A little clamp action can work wonders by keeping constant pressure on that back cover.

– If the cover is closed up tight again, give it a gentle nudge with your finger or a trusty spudger to pop it open. You can also give the cover a little twist of 90° to make it easier to reach that card slot.

– Now it’s time to slide those SIM and microSD cards back into their cozy spots. Just place the SIM card right into the tray and you’re all set!