Error camera not avaiable [after disconnecting and connecting camera]

[i3arty]

Hello,

Phone : Sony xperia Z [the first Z]

So i wanted to clean the len from the inside disconnected the camera [as my back panel is broken anyway] cleaned it was good, so i connected it back and checked on camera app if there are still black dots and it was all clean but then [i think when i disconnected front camera] and connected back the app froze and the phone turned off and it was just blinking red light but i somehow turned it on and when i want to open camera it says error camera not avaiable, and idk how to fix it ? 

Any idea guys ? 

[I was about to get new phone soon but wanted to wait for some newer phones that will come out soon ]

Thanks for helping !

[Uliwooly]

@i3arty

what if you repair the phone with PCC?

software repair

PC Companion (PCC)

Bridge (for Mac)

Alternatives on How to backup Xperias

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/36355

[i3arty]

I did it and same think but now it says unfortunatelly camera stopped working 😕

[Uliwooly]

Sorry to hear that, then, it's a hardware related issue

[i3arty]

then is there way i can fix it ? buy rear camera or something ? im planning to get new phone anyway soemwher ein april but i use camera often so i want it to fix it temporary 

[Uliwooly]

@i3arty

At this point it's trial and error

[i3arty]

I replaced rear camera [roughtly 14£ cost overall] and it seems to work again