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Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 Front Facing Camera Replacement

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  1. Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Back Cover Screws: step 1, image 1 of 3 Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Back Cover Screws: step 1, image 2 of 3 Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Back Cover Screws: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Using your spudger or metal tweezers, work the rubber screw covers out of their sockets, found on each of the four corners of the back cover.

    • Have patience! These are held in with glue and can take time and a few attempts to remove.

    • Using a PH00 screwdriver, remove the 5.8mm screws found beneath each rubber cover (4 total).

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  2. Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Pry Off Back Cover: step 2, image 1 of 3 Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Pry Off Back Cover: step 2, image 2 of 3 Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Pry Off Back Cover: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Using the flat end of your prying tool, work the back cover away from the rest of the gTabet.

    • Starting near the charging port, work in one direction around the perimeter of the device.

    • Do not insert prying tool deeper than is necessary to separate back cover. You may damage other components!

    • Lift off back cover to reveal the interior of the device.

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  4. Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Identify Battery & Prepare for Removal: step 3, image 1 of 3 Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Identify Battery & Prepare for Removal: step 3, image 2 of 3 Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Identify Battery & Prepare for Removal: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • The battery is the large black square that dominates much of the device interior.

    • There is tape holding several wires in place. This must be removed before the battery can be removed. Peel it gently; you will want to use it later.

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  5. Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Disconnect Battery Power Cable: step 4, image 1 of 3 Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Disconnect Battery Power Cable: step 4, image 2 of 3 Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Disconnect Battery Power Cable: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Using a PLASTIC tool of your choice, push both ends of the power cable connector, one at a time, away from its housing. This will slowly wiggle the connector out of place.

    • The white connector(red markup) comes off while the off white connector(orange markup) stays on the motherboard.

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  6. Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Move Front-Facing Camera & Remove Battery: step 5, image 1 of 3 Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Move Front-Facing Camera & Remove Battery: step 5, image 2 of 3 Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Move Front-Facing Camera & Remove Battery: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Using tweezers, remove the protective foam backing arch from the front-facing camera.

    • Pull the camera out of its housing and move it aside.

    • Be sure to move any wires out of the way before attempting to move the battery, as these are still connected and shouldn't be stressed!

    • Gently lift the battery up and away from the rest of the device and set it aside.

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  7. Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Remove & Replace Front Facing Camera: step 6, image 1 of 2 Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 Front Facing Camera Replacement, Remove & Replace Front Facing Camera: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • The front-facing camera is held in by a tricky connector. It cannot be removed unless the two black tabs shown here are lifted. Once the tabs are lifted, you may gently pull the connector out with tweezers.

    • Replace the camera by reversing these steps.

    • Don't forget to push the black tabs back down after connecting a replacement camera!

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Conclusion

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

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