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Sony Vaio Tap 11 Screen Camera Module Replacement Replacement

Introduction

With this guide, you will be taking the screen off of the device to locate the camera module. The following steps will explain how to remove the necessary parts in order to remove the camera module located on your screen.

What you need

  1. Sony Vaio Tap 11 Screen Camera Module Replacement Replacement, Screen Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Begin by opening the HDMI/USB port cover on the left edge.

    • Remove the three #000 headed, 3 mm long screws located underneath the port cover.

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  2. Sony Vaio Tap 11 Screen Camera Module Replacement Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Locate and open the Micro SD slot on the top side of the device.

    • Remove the two screws located beneath the cover.

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  4. Sony Vaio Tap 11 Screen Camera Module Replacement Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio Tap 11 Screen Camera Module Replacement Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Attach the suction cup to the top right area of the screen.

    • Pull to separate the screen from the rest of the device.

    • Be aware of the front camera cable that is still connected to the rest of the device.

    • Detach the display ribbon cable.

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  5. Sony Vaio Tap 11 Screen Camera Module Replacement Replacement, Screen Camera Module Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Flip device upward carefully like you are turning the page of a book.

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  6. Sony Vaio Tap 11 Screen Camera Module Replacement Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the camera cable from the device backing.

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  7. Sony Vaio Tap 11 Screen Camera Module Replacement Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 3 mm Phillips #000 screw on the left side of the module.

    • Remove the module from the front panel assembly.

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Conclusion

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

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IUPUI, Team 1-2, Harley Fall 2015 Member of IUPUI, Team 1-2, Harley Fall 2015

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Is it possible to replace the camera module with a different one? I think that it is a usb camera. I would like to replace it a newer sony model.

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