Motorola Moto G Stylus Camera Repair
Complete guide to Motorola Moto G Stylus camera repair. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Camera Repair is one of the most common repairs for Motorola Moto G Stylus. This repair involves replacing the damaged optics component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 30 min - 1 hour and requires moderate skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
What You'll Need
- Replacement optics part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1:
Push a SIM tray ejector into the hole.
Remove the SIM card and tray.
Step 2:
Before you begin, discharge the battery below 25%. A charged lithium-ion battery can catch fire and/or explode if accidentally punctured.
Power off your phone and disconnect the charger and any peripheries before beginning disassembly.
Lay the phone face down.
Alternatively, use a hair dryer to heat the rear case until it's almost too hot to touch.
Step 3:
Insert an opening tool into the seam between the rear case and chassis.
Once you create a gap, insert an opening pick a couple of millimeters into the gap.
Slide the opening pick around the entire perimeter to sever the adhesive that secures the rear case.
If you feel excessive resistance, reheat the problem area(s).
Remove the rear case.
Step 4:
Use an opening tool to lift and remove the midframe.
Step 5:
You may need to use your heating device again to remove glue from covering the screws.
Use a T4 Torx screwdriver to remove all eleven 3.2 mm screws securing the midframe.
Step 6:
Use an opening tool to lift and remove the midframe.
Step 7:
Remove the black tape covering the connectors.
Use an opening tool to lift and disconnect the four press connectors.
Use an opening tool to lift and disconnect the two antenna cables connectors.
Step 8:
Use an opening tool to lift and disconnector the front camera press connector.
Remove the front camera.
Step 9:
Use a T4 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 3 mm screws securing the main board.
Step 10:
Use a spudger to an edge of the main board.
Lift and remove the motherboard.
Step 11:
From this point, you do not need to remove all of the cameras. Skip to the step that addresses your camera and follow that step as the last step. From there you can replace that specific camera and follow the instructions in reverse to put your phone back together
Step 12:
Disconnect camera 1 from the main board using an opening tool.
Step 13:
Disconnect camera 4 from the main board using an opening tool.
Step 14:
Orient the main board so the back is facing up.
Disconnect camera 2 from the main board using an opening tool.
Step 15:
Orient the main board so the back is facing up.
Disconnect camera 3 from the main board using an opening tool.
Step 16:
Insert replacement cameras by following the instructions to remove it in inverse
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $36-$150)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($60-$250)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Motorola Moto G Stylus instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 55 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Motorola Moto G Stylus generates 59 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 4 kg of CO₂. That's a 93% reduction in carbon emissions!
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