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Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement

Introduction

This guide goes over the steps to remove the front camera from the tablet.

What you need

  1. Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the back cover of the tablet by inserting a nylon or metal spudger in the small hole between the screen and rear cover near the volume button. Slide the tool along the edge of the tablet to release the internal clasps.

    • You should have to apply a good amount of force, but pry carefully in order to avoid damaging the clasps or the internals.

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  2. Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the six 3mm screws surrounding the battery dock using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  3. Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Using a plastic spudger, slowly push each side of the battery connector (back and forward a couple of times) out of its socket on the motherboard.

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  4. Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the battery by prying up with your fingers or a plastic opening tool.

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  5. Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Speakers: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Speakers: step 5, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
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    • Remove the red and black connector cable linking the speakers to the motherboard with tweezers by pulling the connector to the left with a light degree of force.

    • To properly remove the speakers from the casing, push gently left until it shifts, then pull directly up.

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  7. Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the LCD cable connector and gently pry it directly up with a spudger.

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  8. Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 5 ribbon cables. use the tip of the spudger to flip up the retaining flap, making sure to lift on the hinge and not the connector itself, then remove the cable from the connector.

    • The flaps and connectors vary in color.

    • Once the hinge has been lifted, the ribbon cable should take no force to remove.

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  9. Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • Remove the 3 antenna cables using the tweezers by slowly pulling up.

    • We found that pulling up and twisting a bit works best.

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  10. Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 4 1.6mm screws with a J0 head.

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  11. Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the red and black cable using the tweezers by gently pulling the connector to the right.

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  12. Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the motherboard out of the tablet's case.

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  13. Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Front Facing Camera: step 12, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • Disconnect the ribbon cable using the tweezers

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  14. Lenovo Miix 2 Front Facing Camera Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the camera up with tweezers to remove it

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Conclusion

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

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