Introduction
Follow this guide to remove and replace a broken rear-facing camera for the Moto E4 Plus.
Before you begin, download the Rescue and Smart Assistant app to backup your device and diagnose whether your problem is software or hardware related.
Tools
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Insert the edge of the spudger into the notch on the bottom right corner of the phone.
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Twist the spudger to start releasing the back cover from the phone.
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Slide the spudger along the bottom edge to separate the back cover from the phone.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger into the midframe seam at the bottom left corner of the phone (near the microphone hole).
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Twist the spudger to release the plastic clip.
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Repeat the process for the clip near the top right corner of the phone.
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Lift the bottom edge of the plastic midframe upwards until the clips along the top edge release.
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Remove the plastic midframe.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery connector from its motherboard socket.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the rear-facing camera module connector from its motherboard socket.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Moto E4 Plus Answers community for help.
