Introduction
This replacement guide demonstrates the steps required to replace a cracked, damaged, or otherwise inoperable rear-facing camera in your Google Pixel Slate.
The rear-facing camera is used to take photos from the back of your device. It may become inoperable for a number of reasons including factory defect. Before replacing, first try resetting your device. If the problem remains the same, continue with the replacement.
Replacing the rear-facing camera requires no special skills. Each of the steps is in this guide is accompanied by a brief description and photos demonstrating what you will need to do.
What you need
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Orient the Google Pixel Slate so that the screen is facing upwards.
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Use the iFixit opening tool to separate screen from main body. The screen is held down by adhesive, you will need to use the iOpener or a heat gun/ hairdryer to soften it. Failure to do this will result in a broken screen.
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Use the suction cup to remove the screen from the body of the device.
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Gently disconnect the three flat-wires from the screen.
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Carefully separate and remove the screen from the body of the device.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use a T2 Torx screwdriver to remove the two black 2mm screws holding down the square plate.
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Use the Nylon Tipped Tweezers to lift the metal plate.
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Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two yellow and grey 3mm screws from the L-shaped plate.
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Use the Nylon Tipped Tweezers to lift the plate from the device.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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