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Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement

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  1. Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a plastic opening tool into the seam between the rear case and the screen.

    • Work the plastic opening tool around the perimeter of the device to completely remove the rear case.

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  2. Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 3 Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 2 of 3 Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use the flat end of the nylon spudger to flip up the retaining flap of the Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) connector holding the orange motherboard ribbon cable in place.

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  3. Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of the nylon spudger to flip up the retaining flap of the ZIF connector holding the black motherboard ribbon cable in place.

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  4. Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use the pointed end of the nylon spudger to pop up the battery connector.

    • When reconnecting the battery cable after replacing the battery, press the battery connector with your finger until it clicks into place.

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  6. Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of the nylon spudger to pry up the battery.

    • The battery is secured with adhesive. Some force is required to detach battery from the device.

    • If removing motherboard is necessary, it may be easier complete this step with the motherboard simultaneously later.

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  7. Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Working from top to bottom, you will remove all screws with a #000 Phillips head driver, (20) total.

    • (2) screws located in the top corners. NOTE: These screws will be in the speakers.

    • (4) screws located along the top of the battery, (3) along each side of the battery, and (3) along the bottom of the battery.

    • (1) screw in the middle of the motherboard on the side with the orange ribbon cable, (4) screws in the bottom of the motherboard .

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  8. Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure that the battery is disconnected from the motherboard by unplugging the ribbon cables.

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  9. Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Before you remove the entire assembly, first unplug side buttons and cameras from the motherboard using tweezers.

    • The motherboard is easiest to remove simultaneously with the battery. Refer to Step 5 for more details.

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  10. Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • While the device is open, this is your opportunity to check and see if there is any other damage to the motherboard or other associated parts.

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  11. Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement, Front Facing Camera: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • In the middle of the Motherboard there will be a little ribbon cable (white tab must be lifted to removed cable.)

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  12. Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Flip Motherboard assembly over and pick out camera. Now the Front Facing camera can be replaced.

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Conclusion

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

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