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Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Webcam Replacement

Introduction

This is a simple step-by-step guide on how to remove and replace a webcam for a Dell Inspiron 13-5368. You will need a Philips Head J-0 screwdriver and a pry tool in order to perform this task. This task requires a great amount of care because you are working with glass and will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Webcam Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Webcam Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the nine 6mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the back cover of the laptop.

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    • Use a spudger to pry up and remove the back cover.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Webcam Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 3mm Phillips #0 screws at the corners of the battery that secure it to the laptop.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Webcam Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the battery cable's black tab towards the battery to disconnect it from the motherboard.

    • Pull the tab parallel to the motherboard, not straight up.

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    • Remove the battery.

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    • Unscrew the 2mm screw that holds the WLAN card. Then carefully remove the WLAN card from the motherboard.

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  8. Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Webcam Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Detach the black and white antenna cables from the WLAN card.

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    • Unplug the two display cables.

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    • Unscrew the screws that are securing the laptop's hinges.

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    • Detach the display from the base.

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    • Use your plastic opening tool to pry the LCD back cover from the display panel.

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    • Carefully separate the back cover from the LCD screen.

    • Carefully remove the ribbon cable that holds the webcam to the screen, then unplug the webcam from the ribbon cable.

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Conclusion

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

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