HUAWEI P8 lite (2017) rear camera repair guide

Replace the main camera of your P8 lite (2017)

Did the rear camera of your P8 lite (2017) stop working? It's not hard to repair your P8 lite (2017)! Each step has detailed photos to guide you through this screen replacement.

To reach the camera, you have to open the P8 lite (2017).

The P8 lite (2017) camera is fairly simple to fix, because you don't have to remove the mainboard.

Run a data backup before the repair, use a clean work surface and take enough time.

Also check your spare part before installation. If you find any visible errors, please contact your vendor before starting!

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Required tools

Flat Picks

Flat Picks

You need a very flat tool such as a flat pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.
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iFlex Opening Tool

iFlex Opening Tool

Opening your smartphone can be a very delicate operation, especially if the glue is very persistent. The blade of the flexible but sturdy iFlex measures just 0.15 mm, so it fits in even the smallest gaps, such as between the screen and the frame. The practical iFlex is made of stainless steel and sits comfortably in the hand. This makes it the perfect assistant for every smartphone repair.
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iPlastix Opening Tool

iPlastix Opening Tool

Do you want to open your smartphone or lever out large parts like the battery? Then the iPlastix with its large blade will help you. The practical assistant is made of flexible, especially sturdy plastic and lies comfortably in the hand. Thanks to its design, you can even get into smaller gaps, for example to lift the screen or to prevent it from sticking together again.
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For storing screws

For storing screws

We recommend storing your screws so you don’t mix up the various screws and small parts.
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Plastic prying tool

Plastic prying tool

You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.
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Steel Laboratory Spatula

Steel Laboratory Spatula

You need a flat and sturdy prying tool to disconnect glued parts.
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Phillips PH00 screwdriver

Phillips PH00 screwdriver

You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.
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Steps

12 Steps

Switch off the device

Step 1

Remove back cover

Step 2

Disconnect the battery

Step 3

Disconnect the fingerprint sensor

Step 4

Remove the mainboard bracket

Step 5

Remove the rear camera

Step 6

Insert the rear camera

Step 7

Attach the mainboard bracket

Step 8

Connect fingerprint sensor

Step 9

Connect the battery

Step 10

Attach the back cover

Step 11

Test the device

Step 12

Getting started with the repair of your P8 lite (2017)

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12 steps

Switch off the device
Before your start the repair, switch off your device by holding down the standby button until the shutdown dialog appears on the screen.
Tap to switch off the device.
Remove back cover
Now you can start and remove the back cover.
It's better to heat the back cover several times if you feel resistance, instead of breaking it.Never insert the tool more than 5 mm. Also don't use the tool as a lever, but run it flatly along the edges to release the glue.
First heat the glue around the edges with a hot air tool to about 60°C. Repeat and heat the back cover to the point where you can barely touch it.
Then slide a very thin, flat tool like the iFlex between the back cover and the frame and slide it around the edge to release one corner of the back cover.
Then slide in a pick. You can use other picks to get off the back cover all around. Don't insert any tool more than 5 mm!
Slide the iFlex around the edges and detach the glue everywhere.
When the glue is detached everywhere, you can lift the back cover off. Carefully open the device, as there is still one flex cable attached.
Disconnect the battery
2 × 2.8 mm Phillips

Battery connector

First unplug the battery to protect the device against short circuits.
Remove the screws on the bracket.
Take out the bracket. It's latched in at the top.
Unplug the connector with a plastic tool.
Disconnect the fingerprint sensor
1 × 2.8 mm Phillips

Fingerprint sensor

Remove the fingerprint sensor to take off the back cover.
Remove the bracket screw and take off the bracket. It's latched in at the top.
Unplug the connector with a plastic tool
Now you can remove the back cover.
Remove the mainboard bracket
4 × 2.8 mm Phillips

3 × 3.8 mm Phillips

Loosen the screws of the bracket over the mainboard and store them together.
One of the screws has a white moisture indicator on it. You can just remove it.
The bracket latched in. Loosen the clips one by one with a flat tool.
Take the bracket out of the device.
Remove the rear camera
Connector

Unplug the rear camera's connector and take it out of the device.

Insert the rear camera
Connector

Place the rear camera in its opening.
Attach the camera's connector.
Attach the mainboard bracket
4 × 2.8 mm Phillips

3 × 3.8 mm Phillips

Put on the mainboard bracket with a tilt so the tabs can engage.
Fasten the mainboard bracket's screws.
Connect fingerprint sensor
Connector

1 × 2.8 mm Phillips

Put the back cover on the edge of the device and plug on the fingerprint connector.
Attach the bracket. Make sure to latch it in and then fasten the screw.
Connect the battery
Battery connector

2 × 2.8 mm Phillips

Attach the battery connector.
Put on the bracket and make sure to latch it in.
Fasten the screws of the bracket.
Attach the back cover
Attach the back cover the right way around. Heat it again to make the glue softer and then press it on for a longer while so the glue can cool and bond.
The fingerprint flex cable is very sensitive. Make sure you don't twist it.
Test the device
Now switch on your device and test all important functions:
Touch/brightness: test the highest and lowest brightness of your display. Drag any app across the screen in a zig-zag pattern. If the app follows your finger, the screen is ok.
Charging function (connect USB)
Front/back camera
Vibration motor
Volume/standby buttons
Earpiece / speaker / microphone
Flash