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Right then STW, I have managed to crack the lens on the back of my iPhone. A trip to apple and the local repair man suggests that you need an entire new case to repair it which is a tad expensive.
However, a quick Google has suggested that with the help of a hair dryer (to soften the glue holding the lens in) and a razor blade (to ease it out) I can get the lens out. I can then buy a new lens for £2 and, along with some superglue can get it fixed.
So, before I attack a £600 mini-computer with hot air and sharp edges, what is the worst I can do to it? In my head the worst case is a still broken camera, am I missing something else that could go wrong?
My plan was to use this method, brave? Stupid?
Edited to put the correct vid in.
Unless you have ladies hands, I would be inclined to pay somebody else to do it. I tried to replace the screen on a 5s. It was never right again.
If you are determined to do it yourself, ifixit are usually quite good guides
jimdubleyou, my bad, wrong vid posted, now updated.
A little bump before I have a go at this.
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Well, you're not actually replacing the lens just what is, in effect, a clear filter. I'd give it a go as obviously it can be done judging by that video. Just be very sparing with the glue and you should be ok.
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No such thing anymore. Are you SaxonRider?
Not done repairs myself but the fella who does in the department uses a magnifying glass on a mount to get a closer look at what he's doing. Probably a good shout.