Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Rear Facing Camera Replacement

Step 1 Insert Opening tool

• Insert a plastic opening tool between the back cover and screen of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 (as indicated in the photograph).
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Step 2 Insert second tool

• Insert a second plastic opening tool 6 cm (~2.4 inches) away from the first tool.
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Step 3
• Slide the second plastic opening tool along the edge of the device to separate the back cover.
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Step 4
• Using your hands, remove the back cover.
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Step 5 Motherboard
• Locate the motherboard and 5 connectors on it.
• Pry up and detach the connector from the motherboard using the flat edge of the spudger.
• Repeat for the 4 remaining connectors.
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Step 6
• Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the 3 screws (1mm) that are located near:
• Camera
• Power and volume buttons
• Tilt sensor
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Step 7
• Using the flat edge of the spudger, pry and lift up the motherboard.
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Step 8
• Pull away the motherboard from the housing.
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Step 9 Flip Motherboard
• After removing motherboard from device, flip motherboard over.
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Step 10 Locate Camera
• Camera is located in the center of motherboard.
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Step 11 Disconnect Flex Ribbon
• Using flat side of Spudger, lift orange tab connecting the flex ribbon of the camera to the motherboard.
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Step 12 Remove Camera
• Remove the camera from the motherboard.
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