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Amazon Fire HD 8 Front Camera Replacement

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    1. Amazon Fire HD 8 Front Camera Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 1 of 2 Amazon Fire HD 8 Front Camera Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Heat the edges of the screen with a heat gun on the lowest setting by using sweeping motions from about 8-10 inches away.

      • Make sure you use sweeping motions with the heat gun, instead of hovering over one area.

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    2. Amazon Fire HD 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • After 1-2 minutes, use a plastic opening tool to pry the screen loose. Start at the top right corner and gently pry the screen from the device.

      • Be careful not to bend the screen by pushing it too far from the rest of the device.

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    3. Amazon Fire HD 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Amazon Fire HD 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Amazon Fire HD 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Slide a plastic opening tool and spudger along the underside of the screen using enough force to peel the screen and the adhesive strip from the other half of the device.

      • Be mindful of the orange cable connecting the screen to the mid-bottom of the device.

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    4. Amazon Fire HD 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Amazon Fire HD 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Amazon Fire HD 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
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      • To remove the screen from the device, use tweezers to gently pull the orange cable from its connection to the screen.

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    1. Amazon Fire HD 8 Front Camera Replacement, Front Camera: step 5, image 1 of 3 Amazon Fire HD 8 Front Camera Replacement, Front Camera: step 5, image 2 of 3 Amazon Fire HD 8 Front Camera Replacement, Front Camera: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Using a T4 screwdriver, remove the two screws situated on the left and right side of the camera.

      • The gasket may pop out, but it can easily be put back in.

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    2. Amazon Fire HD 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Amazon Fire HD 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
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      • Using tweezers, gently remove the white tape with the QR code.

      • Fold the camera back and use tweezers to gently remove the orange tab.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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