Scratched camera window

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Hi All,
Does anyone know of a fix for a scratched camera window? Can it be replaced with out changing battery covers? Maybe a DIY? I'm considering the polishing attachments on my rotary tool at the moment.

Chris.

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Just ditch the camera window or get creative. watch in sequence:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGUZ38NxgRU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9GRcSM--_M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayfhCM8LCvM

I followed it and the image quality improved a lot.

Originally Posted by Sirhcchris

Hi All,
Does anyone know of a fix for a scratched camera window? Can it be replaced with out changing battery covers? Maybe a DIY? I'm considering the polishing attachments on my rotary tool at the moment.

Chris.

Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

I had the same issue, and in the end i replaced the back cover because it was pissing me off. Not a cheap solution (25&euro but worth it imho. Together with that i ordered a martin fields protector, which includes a small protector (much more resistant than default plastic) for that window, it helps a lot. Being that thing made of cheap plastic it's all you can do about it i'm afraid...it's a shame htc didn't use some more glass for a high end device tho...

I saw a thread somewhere about people replacing the standard plastic lens cover with a sapphire glass one - clear image and no degradation in quality over time

yeah hope to fin something better then that cover in last vid

Just got a set of martin fields protectors, excellent but a little pricey compared to most, easiest fix is just remove the back cover when taking photos and then snap back on after.

Toothpaste

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Toothpaste as done the trick for me, i will be going to a watchmakers for some sapphire glass.

Originally Posted by tvr84

i will be going to a watchmakers for some sapphire glass.

Lol, are you serious? O.o

Originally Posted by vnvman

Lol, are you serious? O.o

why not ?? i need something cant just leave it with a hole in lol, loads of **** will get in there. anyway its a lot better now i cleaned it.

Edit £16.00

you can buy one here >> http://www.edmundoptics.com/onlineca...d=1904&showall

Sapphire glass
Diameter 9.5mm
Thickness 0.5mm

Originally Posted by sh500

I saw a thread somewhere about people replacing the standard plastic lens cover with a sapphire glass one - clear image and no degradation in quality over time

indeed, I've popped mine out currently, quality is amazing now!
in theory you don't need a replacement window (the magic never had one to begin with) but I have dirty pockets so I'm going for a sapphire replacement glass as well.

cheers
B