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Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement

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    1. Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
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      • Before taking apart your device, ensure that it is turned off and that your anti-static wrist strap is secured to a ground.

      • Remove the six 10.0 mm Phillips #0 screws from the outer case and remove the cover with your hands.

      • You will not need to pry the case off.

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      • Unplug the battery from the motherboard with your hands.

      • The battery sits to the right of the motherboard.

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    3. Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Pry the battery gently off of the plastic platform with an opening tool.

      • Do not to puncture the battery, as the material inside can be dangerous.

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    1. Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Speaker: step 4, image 1 of 2 Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Speaker: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Disconnect the audio cord from the motherboard using a plastic opening tool.

      • When re-plugging this cord be sure it is flush with the slot, otherwise the speaker and directional pad will malfunction.

      • Use caution when unplugging, and re-plugging the ribbon cord as they are fragile.

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      • Unscrew the five 6.0 mm phillips head screws from the board containing the audio jack and directional pad.

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      • Unscrew the three 6.5 mm phillips head screws holding down the speaker to the right of the audio jack.

      • Remove the board and speaker from the device.

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    1. Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 2 Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Unplug the front facing camera cord with an opening tool to free the top of the motherboard.

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      • Remove the three 6 mm phillips head screws holding the motherboard to the display assembly.

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    3. Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
      • Carefully lift the motherboard out of the case, exposing the last remaining cord on the underside of the motherboard.

      • Disconnect the gold display assembly cord with an opening tool to fully disconnect the motherboard.

      • The device was rotated 180 degrees in order to unplug the display assembly cord.

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    1. Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Front Facing Camera: step 10, image 1 of 2 Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Front Facing Camera: step 10, image 2 of 2
      • Unscrew the eight 6.5 mm phillips screws from the plastic casing.

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    2. Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the covering with your hand to expose the front facing camera.

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    3. Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 Leapfrog LeapPad 3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the front facing camera from the outer case.

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Conclusion

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

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