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Kindle Fire HD 6 Rear Facing Camera Replacement

Introduction

This guide describes how to remove the camera from the Kindle Fire HD 6. You might need to remove your camera if the lens is scratched or dirty, or if you need to access the motherboard or screen.

What you need

  1. Kindle Fire HD 6 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place the device face down on a clean cloth or another smooth surface.

    • In the following steps, you will need to apply some force to your device. If your device is on a rough surface, you may scratch the screen.

    • Insert the plastic opening tool between the device’s front and back panels. You might need to wiggle the tool up and down to wedge it in the gap.

    • Maneuver the tool around the device until the back unclips from the front panel.

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  2. Kindle Fire HD 6 Rear Facing Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Kindle Fire HD 6 Rear Facing Camera Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully separate the back panel from the rest of the device internals.

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  4. Kindle Fire HD 6 Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Rear Facing Camera: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the two 3.5mm T5 Torx Screws from the top of the camera.

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    • Be careful not to damage the camera lens as you remove the camera.

    • Gently pull the camera up and out of the device. As you pull, unclip the black and white connector with orange tape by popping it off at its base.

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Conclusion

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

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