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Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement

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    1. Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement, Circuit Board: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Turn off the power to your tablet to avoid injury.

      • Position the tablet so that the screen is face down and the power button is located in the upper left hand corner.

      • Hold down the power button for five seconds until the tablet powers down.

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    2. Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the back casing from the screen by sliding a credit card or a similarly thin but firm object in between the casing and the screen.

      • You may need to use a spudger to initially create separation between the screen and the casing.

      • Run this object around the perimeter of the tablet until there is separation between the casing and the screen.

      • Remove the back casing and set aside.

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    3. Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Peel tape off of ribbon connectors. Starting at the power button, work clockwise around the tablet.

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    4. Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • To remove the camera ribbon cable, lift the flap using a spudger.

      • Pull the ribbon directly back to release it.

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    5. Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the second ribbon cable by prying up the black flap using a spudger.

      • Pull the ribbon cable horizontally directly away from the battery.

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    6. Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the final ribbon cable by pulling back the two black tabs on either side of the ribbon cable.

      • Pull the ribbon horizontally directly away from the battery.

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    7. Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Unscrew the thirteen 4.75mm screws around the perimeter of the tablet using a PH 00 screwdriver.

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    8. Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Unscrew the four 3.75mm screws and plastic washers using a PH 00 screwdriver.

      • Lift up the circuit board.

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    9. Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Unscrew the final two screws that were underneath the circuit board.

      • These screws are near the charging port and USB adapter.

      • These screws are also 3.75mm and can be interchanged with the second set of screws only.

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    10. Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the circuit board and black internal mounting piece away from the screen.

      • Set the circuit board aside.

      • Be careful of the soldered antenna as you separate the pieces.

      • Be careful of the soldered ribbon that is connected to the power source. This ribbon is fragile.

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    1. Insignia Flex 8 Camera Replacement, Camera: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the L shaped ribbon cable from screen.

      • The camera is attached to the end of this cable.

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Conclusion

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

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