DIY Guide to Replace Rear Camera on Xperia Z5 Compact

– Get ready to dive in! Use your finger or a trusty spudger to gently pop open the cover at the lower end of your smartphone. Give it a little twist—90° should do the trick—to make accessing that card slot a breeze.

– Now, let’s liberate those SIM and microSD cards! The SIM card is snugly tucked away in a tray, so go ahead and remove it with care.

– First up, the back cover is stuck on there pretty good with some glue. Give it a little love with a heat gun to warm things up and loosen that adhesive.

– Next, grab a suction cup and stick it on the lower end of your device. Pull gently while using a plastic pick to hold down the chassis. Teamwork makes the dream work!

– Once you see a tiny gap forming between the chassis and back cover, slide that pick right in there. Just a heads up, the inside of the back cover has a paint job, so be careful while you remove any leftover adhesive to keep it looking sharp.

– Now, take that pick and run it all the way around the device to break free of the glue. If you’ve got a couple of picks, feel free to pop one into each corner for extra support.

– Finally, gently lift off the back cover and voilà! You’ve done it!

– Pop off the type plate! It’s snugly tucked away in the SIM and microSD card slot, just waiting for you to give it a little nudge.

– Say bye-bye to that NFC plug! Just unplug that baby from the frame.

– Now, let’s say see ya later to the antenna and battery. They’re BFFs, so you’ll need to use your trusty spatula to gently pry them apart. If the glue’s feeling clingy, give the antenna a little warmth to loosen things up.

– Time to bid farewell to that NFC antenna! Give it a friendly wave goodbye as you remove it.

– First things first, grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and unscrew those two little screws that are keeping the main antenna snug as a bug. We’re talking about 2 x 4.5 mm Phillips screws here, so make sure to keep them safe!

– Now that those screws are out of the way, gently remove the main antenna from your device. You’ve got this!

– Grab your trusty steel laboratory spatula and gently pry the LED flash away from the chassis. It’s stuck on there with some glue, but you’ve got this!

– Next up, let’s tackle those eight Phillips screws holding the chassis to the display. You’ve got 8 x 4.5 mm Phillips screws to remove, so get ready to unscrew!

– The chassis is snugly hooked onto the display. Use that steel spatula to carefully separate them. Just slide the spatula between the chassis and the display, and you’ll be golden.

– Now, go ahead and remove the chassis. Easy peasy!

– Take a moment to gently disconnect the battery from the logic board. It’s a simple step, but it’s key to ensuring a safe and smooth repair process!

– First things first, let’s gently unplug the rear camera from the logic board—no tugging or pulling, we want to keep things friendly!

– Now, carefully lift out the rear-facing camera and say goodbye with a smile.

– Gently place the rear camera back into its cozy spot in the enclosure.

– Make sure to connect the rear camera snugly to the logic board.

– Go ahead and connect that battery contact to the logic board. You’ve got this!

– Gently set the chassis on the display like it’s finding its cozy spot.

– Give the chassis a little nudge so it clicks snugly into the display frame.

– Secure the chassis to the display using those eight trusty Phillips screws. You got this! 8 x 4.5 mm Phillips screws.

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

– Get that main antenna snugly positioned in the enclosure!

– Secure the main antenna to your device using those two trusty Phillips screws. Just grab 2 x 4.5 mm Phillips screws and you’re good to go!

– Let’s get that NFC antenna cozy on the battery! Gently press it down so the glue can work its magic and stick like best friends.

– Now, it’s time to connect the NFC antenna’s plug to the chassis. Make sure it’s snug, so everything stays connected and happy!

– Time to get that type plate in place! Just pop it into the SIM and microSD card slot, and you’re all set. Easy peasy!

– Time to get sticky! Place the back cover on the chassis, making sure it’s snug along all the edges. Press it on firmly to ensure a strong bond.

– If you’re having trouble getting it to stick, don’t sweat it! A little heat on the back of the device can work wonders. And if you’re feeling extra fancy, clamp it down to keep the pressure on. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– If you’ve closed the cover again, don’t worry! Just use your finger or a spudger to pop it open. You can even give it a little twist of 90° to make accessing that card slot a breeze.

– Now it’s time to slide those SIM and microSD cards back in. Just place the SIM card snugly in its tray, and you’re all set!