The Motorola RAZR comes with a 1.3-megapixel camera built into the phone. A specially designed piece of plastic, called a lens, is mounted on the front of the camera. The lens is subject to dings, cracks and scratches that can occur over time with normal wear and tear on the RAZR. If the camera lens becomes so scratched that it degrades the quality of pictures taken on the phone, it will need to be replaced to bring the camera back to working order.
Instructions
1. Push down on the silver button on the top back corner of the RAZR. While holding the button down, pull off the battery cover and remove the RAZR's battery by lifting it up and out.
2. Flip the RAZR open and lay it on a flat workspace. Remove the four round screw covers around the main LCD. One screw cover is located at each corner of the LCD. Once the covers are off, remove the four exposed T6 screws using the appropriate screwdriver.
3. Close the RAZR's flip. Insert the pry stick just above the volume buttons, between the front cover and the unit base. Twist the pry stick slightly to pop up the front cover, then move the stick up to the top of the front cover and twist it to release that side as well. Continue to move the stick and pop up the cover until you can easily pull the cover away from the device with your fingers.
4. Put the front cover down, face up, on the table in front of you. Hold a heat gun 6 inches from the camera lens. Turn the heat gun on and apply heat to the camera lens for 15 seconds.
5. Turn the front cover over. Use gloves, if necessary, as the plastic may be hot. Hold the cover up while you push down on the camera lens from the back. If the adhesive is sufficiently loose, the lens will come right off. If not, turn the cover over and apply heat for another 10 seconds, then try again. Continue to apply heat and push the camera lens until it comes off.
6. Place the new camera lens onto the front of the RAZR cover. Press down with your finger to seal it in place, as there will be adequate adhesive remaining from the original lens. Once the adhesive cools, the new lens should be locked in place.
7. Reseat the front cover onto the RAZR and press down to lock it in place. Fasten the four screws and re-install the four screw covers that you removed earlier. Re-install the battery and battery cover.
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