The rear-facing camera isn’t working.

In this repair guide, we show you how to replace your LG Google Nexus 5’s defective rear camera on your own. You need this repair if the rear camera isn’t working, your pictures are blurry, or the camera doesn’t focus.

Required tools

  • Menda ESD Spudger

    Menda ESD Spudger

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

    from €26.38 on Amazon
  • Pick Set

    Pick Set

    You need a flat but stable tool such as a pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.

    from €14.99 on Amazon
  • Phillips PH00 screwdriver

    Phillips PH00 screwdriver

    You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.

    from €10.84 on Amazon

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Replacing the main camera
Steps

Steps

15 Steps

Removing the back cover

Removing the back cover

Step 1
Removing the plastic cover

Removing the plastic cover

Step 2
Removing the SIM card tray

Removing the SIM card tray

Step 3
Removing the headphone output

Removing the headphone output

Step 4
Removing the earpiece

Removing the earpiece

Step 5
Disconnecting the connectors

Disconnecting the connectors

Step 6
Removing the logic board

Removing the logic board

Step 7
Removing the main camera

Removing the main camera

Step 8
Installing the main camera

Installing the main camera

Step 9
Installing the logic board

Installing the logic board

Step 10
Connecting the connectors

Connecting the connectors

Step 11
Installing the earpiece

Installing the earpiece

Step 12
Installing the headphone output

Installing the headphone output

Step 13
Attaching the plastic cover

Attaching the plastic cover

Step 14
Attaching the back cover

Attaching the back cover

Step 15

Getting started with the repair of your Google Nexus 5

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15 steps

  1. Removing the back cover

    Google Nexus 5 - Removing the back cover 01
    Google Nexus 5 - Removing the back cover 02
    Google Nexus 5 - Removing the back cover 03
    Google Nexus 5 - Removing the back cover 04
    1. Insert the hard plastic pick into the gap next to the volume button. You have to disconnect the 18 retaining clips on the outside under the back cover. Move the pick once around the entire smartphone. Work your way from the volume button past the headphone output to the SIM card tray. The back cover is easier to detach at that point. You have to use a little more force at some spots.
    2. Then you can take off the back cover.

  2. Removing the plastic cover

    Google Nexus 5 - Removing the plastic cover 01
    Google Nexus 5 - Removing the plastic cover 02
    1. Remove the 6 Phillips screws that hold the plastic cover in place (see figure 1).
      6 x 4.0 mm Phillips screws
    2. Now lift the cover off the logic board by inserting the spudger into the gap next to the headphone output (see figure 2). If necessary, use other leverage points.

  3. Removing the SIM card tray

    Google Nexus 5 - Removing the SIM card tray 01
    1. You can use the SIM Tool or a paperclip to remove the SIM card tray. Press the SIM Tool into the small hole in the SIM card tray to remove it.

  4. Removing the headphone output

    Google Nexus 5 - Removing the headphone output 01
    1. The headphone output is just slightly clamped in the plastic frame. Insert the pointed tip of the spudger into the output and carefully lift it out.

  5. Removing the earpiece

    Google Nexus 5 - Removing the earpiece 01
    1. The earpiece is also only slightly stuck in the plastic frame. Use the pointed tip of the spudger and carefully lift the earpiece on the side.

  6. Disconnecting the connectors

    Google Nexus 5 - Disconnecting the connectors 01
    Google Nexus 5 - Disconnecting the connectors 02
    Google Nexus 5 - Disconnecting the connectors 03
    Google Nexus 5 - Disconnecting the connectors 04
    Google Nexus 5 - Disconnecting the connectors 05
    Google Nexus 5 - Disconnecting the connectors 06
    Google Nexus 5 - Disconnecting the connectors 07
    Google Nexus 5 - Disconnecting the connectors 08
    • LCD
    • USB port
    • Battery
    • Front camera
    • Rear camera
    • 4 × Antenna
    1. Now you can disconnect the highlighted connectors. Be very careful (see figure 1).
      Make sure you don’t break off the resistors that are soldered onto the logic board.
    2. Place the flat end of the spudger very slightly below the connectors and pry them offf. The pictures show where you should put the spudger to avoid breaking off the little resistors even if it slips (see figures 2 to 6).
    3. Now also disconnect the little antenna connectors from the logic board (see figures 7 and 8).

  7. Removing the logic board

    Google Nexus 5 - Removing the logic board 01
    Google Nexus 5 - Removing the logic board 02
    1. Now you can carefully lift the logic board using the spudger (see figure 1). Insert the flat end of the spudger below the GPS antenna’s contacts, carefully lift it and then remove it by hand (see figure 2).

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  8. Removing the main camera

    Google Nexus 5 - Removing the main camera 01
    1. Remove the rear camera. Insert the flat end of the spudger below the camera, which is glued in place.
    2. Now lift it out.

  9. Installing the main camera

    Google Nexus 5 - Installing the main camera 01
    1. Now put the main camera in the appropriate position.

  10. Installing the logic board

    Google Nexus 5 - Installing the logic board 01
    1. Carefully put the logic board back in, making sure it’s in the right position.
    2. Make sure the antenna connectors don’t get under the logic board.

  11. Connecting the connectors

    Google Nexus 5 - Connecting the connectors 01
    • LCD
    • USB port
    • Battery
    • Front camera
    • Rear camera
    • 4 × Antenna
    1. Now plug the the disconnected contacts to their sockets. Use your finger to carefully press them into place. Only use as much pressure as you need for the contacts to gently click into place.
    2. Now connect the antenna connectors, if required.

  12. Installing the earpiece

    Google Nexus 5 - Installing the earpiece 01
    1. Now put the earpiece back in the appropriate position. The adhesive strip should still be sticky enough.

  13. Installing the headphone output

    Google Nexus 5 - Installing the headphone output 01
    1. Now put the new headphone output in the appropriate position. Carefully press on the part between the earpiece and the logic board. This step is a bit tricky.

  14. Attaching the plastic cover

    Google Nexus 5 - Attaching the plastic cover 01
    1. Put the black plastic cover on the logic board and gently press it on.
    2. Fasten the 6 Phillips screws that hold the cover in place again.
      6 x 4.0 mm Phillips screws

  15. Attaching the back cover

    Google Nexus 5 - Attaching the back cover 01
    1. It’s very easy to put the back cover back on. Put it on in the correct position and press it on all the way around until it’s completely clicked into place.
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