Lytro First Generation Light Sensor Replacement

Remove the lens covering by using the plastic opening tool to pry it away from the camera. There are strong magnets attached to the bottom so some force is required.

Remove the four screws surrounding the lens using a screwdriver.

The screws hold the lens and screen assemblies together.

The seperation of the lens assembly and the screen assembly allows access to the motherboard

gently disconnect the two ribbon cables (indicated in red on the second image) that connect the motherboard to the lens assembly by lifting up the black pieces of the bracket and pulling gently.

There will be a slight bit of glue connecting the two potions that can be removed with a a little force.

Remove the three black screws indicated in red

Repeat the same process done to the first two ribbon cables with this one, indicated in orange.

Remove the three springs (yellow) and unscrew the three screws (blue).

Replace the light sensor.