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Vivitar XO 7 Camera Replacement

Introduction

If you are experiencing problems with your device's front or rear camera, this guide will help you to remove and replace the faulty part. Both cameras are connected and are removed simultaneously.

What you need

    1. Vivitar XO 7 Camera Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the two 3mm Phillips #00 screws on the bottom of the tablet.

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    2. Vivitar XO 7 Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

      • With the plastic opening tools, pry open the back cover.

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    3. Vivitar XO 7 Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the back cover from the tablet.

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    1. Vivitar XO 7 Camera Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 2 Vivitar XO 7 Camera Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 2

      • Peel off the black pieces of tape from the internal components.

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    2. Vivitar XO 7 Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Vivitar XO 7 Camera Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

      • Carefully remove the battery from the tablet.

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    3. Vivitar XO 7 Camera Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Vivitar XO 7 Camera Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
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      • With the tweezers, firmly grab the wire at the base and pull to disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

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    1. Vivitar XO 7 Camera Replacement, Camera: step 7, image 1 of 1

      • Peel off black tape that is holding the camera in place.

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    2. Vivitar XO 7 Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

      • Carefully disconnect the ribbon cables from the motherboard.

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    3. Vivitar XO 7 Camera Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Vivitar XO 7 Camera Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
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      • Using the tweezers, firmly grab wires and pull to disconnect them from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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