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LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement

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  1. LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • With the tablet face down, pull the SD card slot cover out.

    • Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the 3mm screw located in the SD card slot.

  2. LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Insert a plastic opening tool in the small crevasse between the screen and the back panel.

    • Pry the screen away from the back panel.

    • Repeat this on each edge of the device.

    • We found it helpful to leave multiple plastic opening tools wedged in the crevasse to prevent it from closing.

    • This requires heavy force. The back of the device is attached with an adhesive. If the back panel is too hard to remove, use the iOpener.

  3. LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • After using the plastic opening tools, pry the device open with your hands.

    • Remove the back panel from the screen.

  4. LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Speaker: step 4, image 1 of 2 LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Speaker: step 4, image 2 of 2
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    • Remove the four 3 mm Phillips #000 screws that are attached to the speaker.

    • These screws are very small so make sure to keep track of them. You can use iFixit's Pro Magnetic Project Mat to help.

  5. LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Use your fingers to remove the speaker.

  6. LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Battery: step 6, image 1 of 2 LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Battery: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the 3mm Phillips #000 screws from the corners of the battery.

  7. LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Using a spudger or a plastic opening tool, disconnect the ribbon cable from the right side of the device.

    • The cable is attached with an adhesive.

    • These images use a metal spudger, which has the potential to damage the device. Use a plastic opening tool or standard spudger instead.

  8. LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Using the Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the two 3mm screws located at the bottom of the ribbon cable.

    • Remove the ribbon cable from the device.

  9. LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Unhook the battery from the top of the device.

  10. LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Unhook the small yellow ribbon on top of the motherboard.

  11. LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Remove all the 3mm silver screws and the 2mm black screws on the motherboard and carefully lift it out of the device.

  12. LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2
    • Use a plastic opening tool to lift the motherboard out of the device.

    • These images use a metal spudger, which has the potential to damage the device. Use a plastic opening tool or standard spudger instead.

  13. LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Front Facing Camera: step 13, image 1 of 2 LG G Pad 8.3 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Front Facing Camera: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Use a plastic opening tool to lift the front facing camera out of the device.

    • These images use a metal spudger, which has the potential to damage the device. Use a plastic opening tool or standard spudger instead.

Conclusion

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

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