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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Using a plastic opening tool, wedge in the seam between the screen and the case.

    • Rock the tool by moving it towards and away from the middle of the screen, trying to separate the tape holding the screen and case together.

    • This is a long process, so don't try and rush it. Also, be careful about applying pressure.

  2. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • After separating the tape holding the screen and case together, slowly start taking the screen off the case from the opposite side of the side with the buttons

  3. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement, Motherboard: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Use a plastic opening tool to lift up the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector holding down the ribbon cable.

    • Use the precision tweezers to gently pull the ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector.

  4. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Use the plastic opening tool to lift up the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector holding down the battery ribbon cable.

    • Use the precision tweezers to remove the ribbon cable from the ZIF connector.

  5. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Use the plastic opening tool to lift up the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector holding down the battery ribbon cable.

    • Use the precision tweezers to remove the ribbon cable from the ZIF connector.

  6. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the seven 4mm Phillips J000 screws holding the motherboard in place.

  7. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Use the plastic opening tool and gently pry up the tab holding the motherboard in place.

  8. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Use the precision tweezers to remove the black plastic corner on top of the motherboard.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pull the motherboard off the case.

  9. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement, Camera: step 9, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement, Camera: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Flip the motherboard over and locate the camera in the middle.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to gently lift up the flap holding the camera cable in place.

  10. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Using precision tweezers, gently pull the camera off the motherboard.

Conclusion

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

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