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Lenovo Ideatab S6000 Front Camera Replacement

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  1. Lenovo Ideatab S6000 Front Camera Replacement, Front Camera: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the speaker screens by working them loose with a plastic opening tool. You may need to first loosen them with tweezers or a spudger.

    • These screens are held in place by glue that is hard to remove. Please take your time to ensure that that this step is done correctly.

  2. Lenovo Ideatab S6000 Front Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the screws from both of the spots that were covered with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

  3. Lenovo Ideatab S6000 Front Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Go all around the casing, prying the screen away from the backing with the spudger.

    • It will make a popping sound each time one of the lock tabs is disconnected.

    • Take your time as you move all around the device when prying the backing off.

    • Do not use a metal tool for this.

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    • Using either the plastic opening tool or your fingers, gently pull on both sides of the plug to release it.

  5. Lenovo Ideatab S6000 Front Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the battery by grabbing the tab shown and pulling up.

    • The battery is held to the device by adhesive. Pull the battery up from the tab and it will lift out with a bit of effort

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    • Use an opening tool to pry the speakers out of the tablet.

    • The speakers are connected to the tablet by glue and require a lot of prying to remove.

  7. Lenovo Ideatab S6000 Front Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Use the plastic opening tool to gently pry up the vibration motor.

  8. Lenovo Ideatab S6000 Front Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the 3.2mm screws using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • Flip up the black tab on each connector.

    • Pull the ribbon cables out using a plastic opening tool.

  10. Lenovo Ideatab S6000 Front Camera Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the piece of tape by pulling up with your fingers.

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    • Pull up on motherboard gently with fingers and remove.

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    • Gently remove the front camera by pulling the ribbon connector out with a plastic opening tool.

Conclusion

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

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