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HP Slate 7 Plus 4200US Rear Facing Webcamera Replacement

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  1. HP Slate 7 Plus 4200US Rear Facing Webcamera Replacement, Tablet Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn off the tablet and disconnect the power and all external devices from the tablet.

    • Position the tablet with the display panel down and the right side toward you.

    • Carefully insert a plastic opening tool between the tablet cover and display panel assembly, separating the two components. The first insertion point should be between the power button and the volume buttons.

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    • Slide the tool around the perimeter of the tablet until the edge of the cover is completely separated from the display panel assembly.

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    • Pry open the back cover to take it off.

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  5. HP Slate 7 Plus 4200US Rear Facing Webcamera Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 3 HP Slate 7 Plus 4200US Rear Facing Webcamera Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 3 HP Slate 7 Plus 4200US Rear Facing Webcamera Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the battery cables from the system board by desoldering them. See iFixit guide on how to solder.

    • The battery cables are soldered to the system in the following sequence, top to bottom: red, blue, green, yellow, black.

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    • Insert a nylon spudger between the battery and the display panel assembly. Carefully pry the battery up and remove it from its place.

    • The battery is attached to the display panel assembly with double-sided adhesive. Make sure to firmly pull the battery.

    • The regular black nylon spudger should be used whenever possible, especially around batteries.

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    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Use the tweezers to remove the black foam stickers from the rear facing camera to expose the wiring.

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  8. HP Slate 7 Plus 4200US Rear Facing Webcamera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP Slate 7 Plus 4200US Rear Facing Webcamera Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Using tweezers, lift the camera out from system board.

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  9. HP Slate 7 Plus 4200US Rear Facing Webcamera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 HP Slate 7 Plus 4200US Rear Facing Webcamera Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use tweezers to pull the wire out from the connector. Pull away from the connector, parallel to the tablet.

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Conclusion

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

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