ASUS ZenPad S 8.0 Front Facing Camera Replacement

Introduction

If your front facing camera does not work, you can use this guide to take your device apart and replace it. Make sure the battery is completely removed before working on the camera as to prevent shorts in the circuitry As a precautions ground yourself to prevent frying the internal components. Also make sure to keep track of screws and label them.

What you need

Step 1 Rear Cover Removal

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if present, remove the MicroSD card before disassembly. Failure to remove could lead to damage to the MicroSD card , rear cover, or MicroSD card slot.
Use the plastic tool to pry between the silver bezel and the back case
Work the tool around the device to free the back case

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Step 2

Remove the ribbon cables by lifting up the white retaining flap on the ZIF connectors, then pulling the ribbon cable away.
Do not kink the ribbon cables as they can break easily

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Step 3

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Remove the battery connector by prying it up away from the device using 2 plastic pry tools

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Step 4

Remove all 9 of the 1.5mm #00 Philips screws
Gently lift the battery out of the device
Use an opening pick or similar tool to separate the adhesive on the bottom and top of the battery.