Vivo X83 Camera Repair
Complete guide to Vivo X83 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 Vivo X83. 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:
Remove backside as shown in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvxKic5i8jE. It is important to pre-heat the backside, since the backside is mainly glued onto the device.
Step 2:
Remove these screws. The red ones are all equal length/size, where the blue ones are shorter ones. You need a PH000 screwdriver for these.
Step 3:
Remove this plate and disconnect this connector.
Step 4:
Now this black plate with the antenna is free and can be removed. This will uncover one of two battery connectors that we need to get access to. You can see this part in action here https://youtu.be/yAt_VJIhXXk?si=jZaeFsT2zh_5RIRV&t=168
Step 5:
(Notice: Phone has been turned by 180 degrees)
Unscrew the right plate to uncover the second battery connector
Disconnect both battery connectors with a spudger (plastic)
Step 6:
Peel these transparent tapes off and move them towards the outside of the phone (you can't remove them entirely, as they are glued to the device). Do this for both upper and lower transparent tape like indicated by the arrows.
The green transparent tape should stay where it is for now
Step 7:
Now pull the green transparent tape with one hand, while holding the device with the other. The battery should slowly come free. You can see this in action here https://youtu.be/sHdZK1OQQMA?si=nDmAyK2UDX7MDoQU&t=199
Step 8:
Done. Replace now your battery and perform the steps in reverse to assemble your device. The back cover is held onto the device with glue, so simply pushing it back in place should keep it there.
Here is a picture of the original battery
📖 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 Vivo X83 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 60 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Vivo X83 generates 64 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 4 kg of CO₂. That's a 94% reduction in carbon emissions!
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