Xiaomi Redmi 2 - Front camera

Guide with all the necessary steps so that you can change the front camera of the Xiaomi Redmi 2S yourself.

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Tutorial: Step by step

Step 1 Xiaomi Redmi 2S

We will start by removing the back cover. To do this, we will introduce the tool between the housing and the frame and, by leveraging, we will release the notches that hold it.

Step 2 Remove battery

We will remove the battery before removing the intermediate housing. For this we will leverage with the opening tool.

Step 3 Intermediate housing

First we remove the twelve screws that hold the intermediate casing. Then, with the opening tool, we will leverage to release the notches that hold it.

Step 4 Disconnect components

In this step we will disconnect the components connected to the board to be able to remove it later. We disconnect the flex from the digitizer, the front camera and the display.

Step 5 Removing the motherboard

First we remove the screw that holds the plate to the chassis. Then, we will lift it from the top to be able to disconnect the connection flex with the auxiliary plate and the coaxial antenna cable.

Step 6 Front camera

We will find the front camera fitted in the upper right part of the chassis. To remove it, first remove the holding pad and then disengage the camera.

Video Tutorial summary

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