Introduction

The front-facing camera is an important of any modern tablet or laptop . This guide shows how to replace a broken or malfunctioning webcam on the HP Elite x2 1012 G2.

What you need

Step 1 Screen

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Make sure the device is turned off before starting.
Orient the device so the back is facing you, with the kickstand up.

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Step 2

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Remove the six 3mm Torx T5 screws underneath the kickstand.

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Step 3

Turn the device over so the screen is facing you.
Place a suction cup firmly onto a corner of the screen.
Lift up gently until you see the screen separate from the casing.
Repeat this process for all four corners.
During reassembly, certain clips/edges may not snap into place properly even with a lot of force. To counteract this, lift the edge up, place the suction cup further inwards on the screen and pull it slightly upwards while pressing the edge of the screen downwards. The edge should snap correctly into the housing.

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Step 4

Lift the screen up and off of the device.
Pry each corner up first, otherwise you may damage or crack the screen.

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Step 5

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Remove the two connectors on the back of the screen by lifting the connector tabs on the motherboard with a plastic opening tool and pulling gently.

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Step 6

Remove the screen by gently lifting it off of the device.

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Step 7 Front Webcam

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Orient the device so that the battery is closest to you.
The battery is the large, black rectangle at the bottom of the device.

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Step 8

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Remove the wire connector to the front webcam using a plastic opening tool. Hook the tool underneath the connector and pull up and back.

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Step 9

Remove the connector immediately to the left of the front webcam's connector. Use a plastic opening tool to gently lift the connector up and out.

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Step 10

Remove the connector immediately to the right of the front webcam's connector. Use a plastic opening tool to gently lift the connector up and out.

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Step 11

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the Phillips M2.0x2.0 screw to the left of the webcam. Turn the screwdriver counterclockwise to remove the screw.

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