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why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement

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Time Required: 10 - 20 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
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why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement

Introduction

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This guide shows you how to replace the why! tablet's front camera, for example if it is malfunctioning during video calls or when taking selfies.

What you need

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    1. why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement, Access Various Components: step 1, image 1 of 3 why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement, Access Various Components: step 1, image 2 of 3 why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement, Access Various Components: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Using a plastic opening tool, insert the tip into the corner of the tablet, between the screen and the rear case.

      • Gently pry to start separating the rear case at this corner.

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    2. why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Slide the opening tool along the edge of the tablet to release the rear case fasteners, reinserting the tool at other points along the perimeter as needed.

      • Once the perimeter is clear, lift and remove the rear case to access the internal components (motherboard, battery).

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    1. why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 3 why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 3 why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Locate the two connectors shown on the motherboard, near the camera module.

      • Using a screwdriver, remove the screw near the battery.

      • Remove the screw on the edge of the housing, next to the cable.

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    2. why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the screw near the corner of the battery.

      • Using the opening tool, disconnect the connector located near the edge of the motherboard, next to the camera module.

      • Disconnect the connector on the left edge of the motherboard.

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    3. why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Disconnect the small white connector in the center of the motherboard.

      • Disconnect the connector on the left edge, near the battery label.

      • Disconnect the battery connector, in the upper right corner of the motherboard.

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    4. why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Caution: Handle the battery with care. Avoid bending, puncturing, or damaging it.

      • Disconnect the last connector on the edge of the motherboard.

      • Gently lift the battery to free it from its recess, then remove it from the tablet.

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    1. why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement, Front camera: step 7, image 1 of 2 why! Tablet Front Camera Replacement, Front camera: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Locate the front camera module connector on the motherboard and disconnect it using the opening tool.

      • Gently remove the front camera module from its housing.

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Conclusion

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

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