Potential impact of iPhone 3G camera removal?

Hi,
I'd like to know whether there could be any adverse effects to the removal of the camera, regarding the OS.
This is because my workplace doesn't allow for camera-enabled phones, so if I want an IPHONE, i'll need to remove the camera.
So the question is, will the phone function at all?
What could be the impact upon future OS upgrades?
Thank you.
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I'm sorry that all the answers you got did NOT address the question.
Assuming you are NOT worried about voiding the warranty, the camera can be removed. If you search the web on "iphone camera removal" you can find links on how to do this yourself, or services that will do this for you.
They should be able to answer questions regarding software upgrades, but in my experience you should be fine. I would expect the OS to probe for the camera and if not their to carry on without it. Phone modules do go bad, so having the entire OS fail when a simple IF condition will cover the issue, seems unlikely.
Good luck.
Here are a couple links i found (what you want to do is not unusual).
http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=63272&cat=12
http://www.iresq.com/iphone/detail.php?prodID=P011036

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