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Lenovo Miix 2 Rear Camera Replacement

Introduction

This guide explains how to remove the rear facing camera from the Miix 2 for an easy replacement.

What you need

  1. Lenovo Miix 2 Rear Camera Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Miix 2 Rear 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 Rear Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Miix 2 Rear 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 Rear Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Miix 2 Rear 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 Rear Camera Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Miix 2 Rear 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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  6. Lenovo Miix 2 Rear Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Miix 2 Rear Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 2 of 2

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

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    • 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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  8. Lenovo Miix 2 Rear Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Miix 2 Rear Camera Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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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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    • Remove the 4 1.6mm screws with a J0 head.

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

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

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

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    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • Free the rubber housing around the camera by gently prying up with the spudger.

    • Remove the rubber housing from the camera with tweezers.

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    • Remove the camera by carefully prying it out with the spudger.

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Conclusion

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

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