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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 Verizon Rear Facing Camera Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 Verizon Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 Verizon Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 Verizon Rear Facing Camera Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Before disassembling your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, be sure it is powered off and you remove the SIM and Micro SD cards.

    • At the top of the tablet, nudge the blue plastic opening tool between the back plastic casing and the front panel's metal rim.

    • Do not use excessive force when prying the clips, fastening the casing together, open because they can easily break.

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    • Continue prying the blue plastic opening tool along the perimeter of the tablet to separate the back plastic casing from the front assembly panel.

    • As right-handers, we found it easiest to move clockwise and use more pressure around the corners to facilitate the process.

    • You might hear several popping noises caused by the plastic clips coming undone.

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    • To avoid damaging the screen, gently set the tablet with the LCD screen faced down.

    • Firmly grasp the back plastic casing and lift it away from the front assembly panel.

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    • The back camera will be located near the top of the tablet in the center above the battery.

    • Carefully insert the flat end of the blue plastic opening tool under the metal rectangular end of the back camera’s cable connector.

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    • Slightly apply pressure and move the blue plastic opening tool downwards to pop the back camera’s metallic rectangular connector from its socket on the logic board.

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    • Squeeze the metallic rectangular piece with the tweezers to gently lift it from it's pit.

Conclusion

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

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