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Root Camera issue!

genovdot

genovdot

Android Expert
Well as most of you know, I previously had an esteem with no buttons and that wouldn't get out of test mode for the life of me. Will I have another one. Lol. This time I have another issue, my headset speaker doesn't work (pretty sure that's hardware damage) but my camera only gives me a black screen and whenever I go to tap it to take a picture I get a force close. I've tried damn near every rom. I'm on black plague now. Any help is appreciated
 
sorry to be that guy... but it sounds like a hardware issue as well... lol if you tried all roms and it still happens :/
 
Ldrifta said:
sorry to be that guy... but it sounds like a hardware issue as well... lol if you tried all roms and it still happens :/
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Well I still have my esteem with no buttons which camera was working perfect. You think metro would swap that stuff out for me. Or would it even be worth it?
 
genovdot said:
Well I still have my esteem with no buttons which camera was working perfect. You think metro would swap that stuff out for me. Or would it even be worth it?
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personally, i would say a high chance of NO, lol LG may do it.. but im sure it'll cost an arm and a leg lol.. my last thought would be to see if you can find a video or pictured instructions on how to take it apart yourself.. IF it's easy enough to swap camera parts (which i highly doubt LOL) than you can try it out :D

if no luck, than again call LG and see what your options are.. is it purchased from metro or under any warranty still? you have a 1 year warrany from the day the device was purchased so they can replace it for like 30-40 $$ "I Think!!"

lol sorry i wasn't much help man :/
 
Ldrifta said:
personally, i would say a high chance of NO, lol LG may do it.. but im sure it'll cost an arm and a leg lol.. my last thought would be to see if you can find a video or pictured instructions on how to take it apart yourself.. IF it's easy enough to swap camera parts (which i highly doubt LOL) than you can try it out :D

if no luck, than again call LG and see what your options are.. is it purchased from metro or under any warranty still? you have a 1 year warrany from the day the device was purchased so they can replace it for like 30-40 $$ "I Think!!"

lol sorry i wasn't much help man :/
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I'm not sure if its still under warranty, it was my homeboys sisters phone. And hell, I didn't see anybody else post so all your help was appreciated, and I think I'm gonna go back to #2. I loved it. Good job on the rom :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::D:D:D
 
genovdot said:
A few, I think its a hardware issue also. Nothing seems to work for me. If I had the tools ill just swap the camera with the one from my other esteem.
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There are two good options you can consider.

Option 1.
The esteem is very easy to open and on most cell phones the camera just snaps on to the motherboard which would make it easy for you to swap. Check this esteem disassembly video: Lg Esteem Disassembly Metro PCS - YouTube

For example of camera replacement see here (couldn't find esteem but could be similar): Nokia N8 Camera Removal & Replacement - YouTube

Option 2.
You can purchase the entire motherboard for $35 with free shipping which would have the camera attached to it. This would be very easy to replace following the disassembly video above. Purchase motherboard here:
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LG Esteem Motherboard

I would try option 1 first since you have all the parts needed.

Hope this helps :D
 
Ldrifta said:
personally, i would say a high chance of NO, lol LG may do it.. but im sure it'll cost an arm and a leg lol.. my last thought would be to see if you can find a video or pictured instructions on how to take it apart yourself.. IF it's easy enough to swap camera parts (which i highly doubt LOL) than you can try it out :D

if no luck, than again call LG and see what your options are.. is it purchased from metro or under any warranty still? you have a 1 year warrany from the day the device was purchased so they can replace it for like 30-40 $$ "I Think!!"

lol sorry i wasn't much help man :/
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I just paid 16 bucks to get mine replaced. I couldnt get out of freakin test mode.
 
genovdot said:
I'm not sure if its still under warranty, it was my homeboys sisters phone. And hell, I didn't see anybody else post so all your help was appreciated, and I think I'm gonna go back to #2. I loved it. Good job on the rom :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::D:D:D
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I bought my esteem used from sum1 and i couldn't fix my test mode. So i got mine replaced. Ur phone has warranty from the day u activated that phone.
 
GameTheory said:
There are two good options you can consider.

Option 1.
The esteem is very easy to open and on most cell phones the camera just snaps on to the motherboard which would make it easy for you to swap. Check this esteem disassembly video: Lg Esteem Disassembly Metro PCS - YouTube

For example of camera replacement see here (couldn't find esteem but could be similar): Nokia N8 Camera Removal & Replacement - YouTube

Option 2.
You can purchase the entire motherboard for $35 with free shipping which would have the camera attached to it. This would be very easy to replace following the disassembly video above. Purchase motherboard here:
1
LG Esteem Motherboard

I would try option 1 first since you have all the parts needed.

Hope this helps :D
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I checked that disassembly video :-) that's what makes me want to swap the camera out. just need the tools. And I didn't know these parts were so cheap. I need to hop on this stuff. Lol. And thanks btw
 
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