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Lenovo Tab 4 8 Front Camera Replacement

Introduction

If your Lenovo Tab 4 8 (4th gen, 8 inches) front camera isn’t working or is damaged, you can use this guide in order to replace the front-facing camera. By replacing the front-facing camera, usability and video quality can be improved. For this repair, make sure you have a steady hand to prevent harming the internal hardware. When replacing the new camera, be sure that all connections are secure otherwise, the camera and tablet may not function as desired.

What you need

  1. Lenovo Tab 4 8 Front Camera Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Tab 4 8 Front Camera Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Tab 4 8 Front Camera Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Start at the microSD slot. This is the easiest entry point.

    • Use the opening pick gently to slide underneath the back cover of the tablet.

    • Slide the opening pick around the entire edge of the tablet. Don't force it and work slowly to release all clips.

    • Once all clips are loose, lift and remove the back cover.

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  2. Lenovo Tab 4 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Tab 4 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Tab 4 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
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    • Remove the 8 Phillips #000 screws holding the plastic shield.

    • Important: One screw is hidden under the blue "S" sticker.

    • Remove any tape holding the plate shield.

    • Use precision tweezers or your fingers to remove the plate.

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  4. Lenovo Tab 4 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Tab 4 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Peel back the yellow protective tape over the battery connector.

    • Use a spudger or plastic opening tool to remove the battery's ribbon cable from the motherboard.

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  5. Lenovo Tab 4 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Tab 4 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Tab 4 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the two stretch-release adhesive strips at the bottom of the battery.

    • Gently pull each strip slowly and straight out under the battery.

    • Don't pull upward, only pull horizontally away from the battery

    • The strips are longer than you think, so take your time

    • Once both strips are off, lift the battery from the frame.

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  6. Lenovo Tab 4 8 Front Camera Replacement, Front Camera: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Tab 4 8 Front Camera Replacement, Front Camera: step 5, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Using tweezers, lift the yellow tape hiding the front camera.

    • Disconnect the front camera's connector from the motherboard using tweezers.

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Conclusion

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

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