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Dell Venue 8 Front Camera Replacement

Introduction

If your camera isn't functioning properly, not showing a display, or looks cracked or foggy, it may need to be replaced. In this guide we will be replacing the front-facing camera.

What you need

  1. Dell Venue 8 Front Camera Replacement, Rear Case/Midframe: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Hold the device with the screen facing up. Gently wedge your plastic opening tool into the crease, and run it along the perimeter of the case

    • You will hear click sounds as the clips unhinge

    • Remove the back panel of the device.

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  3. Dell Venue 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Dell Venue 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Dell Venue 8 Front Camera Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 14 screws with the T-5 Torx screwdriver. (11 black 3.6mm screws, and three 4.45mm screws)

    • The silver screws are marked with an "S" or a sticker [S1.6(Silver)] See the corrected image

    • 4.45mm Silver screws

    • 3.6mm Black screws

    • Gently snap the perimeter clips open, and remove the internal plastic case.

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  4. Dell Venue 8 Front Camera Replacement, Front Camera: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Venue 8 Front Camera Replacement, Front Camera: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • The front-facing camera is located just above the rear-facing camera.

    • Pull the connection tab up, unclipping it.

    • Pull up on the front camera, and the adhesive will release.

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Conclusion

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

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