Edward Snowden shows you how to make your phone 'go black' [video]

Whistleblower Edward Snowden is all about helping people take back the security the law grants them.  Whether it be informing them of NSA spying or personal internet security, he is a fearless pioneer in the field.

In a segment on Vice's HBO show, he sat down with founder Shane Smith to demonstrate how to remove your cellphone's camera and microphone, effectively making the phone 'go black', protecting your data from people and governments who may be trying to access it.

The process takes some minor electrical knowledge and the proper tools, but the video helps make it easier.  Check out the video below: