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Vtech InnoTab 3S Camera Replacement

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  1. Vtech InnoTab 3S Camera Replacement, Rear Panel: step 1, image 1 of 3 Vtech InnoTab 3S Camera Replacement, Rear Panel: step 1, image 2 of 3 Vtech InnoTab 3S Camera Replacement, Rear Panel: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • While holding the battery compartment locks down, slide the two battery doors outwards from the sides of the device.

    • Remove the batteries from the device.

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    • Remove six 7 mm screws from the interior of the battery compartment using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Using a nylon spudger, remove the five caps that hide the screws.

    • Potential for device damage: Be careful not to scrape the plastic from the device using the spudger.

    • When removing the caps, hold the spudger vertical to the board to make removal easier. Also try to push in with your spudger pointing towards the bottom of the device.

    • Remove the five 5 mm Phillips #1 screws from the rear panel of the device.

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    • Carefully remove the rear panel from the front panel of the device.

    • Once the rear panel is removed, you'll be able to see the motherboard and other components within the Vtech InnoTab 3s.

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    • Using the tip of your finger, carefully pull the clip upwards to release the camera connection from the motherboard.

    • The connection between the motherboard and the camera is located at the near the top of the device.

    • Remove the camera and the connecting wire from the the clip and attach the replacement cameras connection to the latch on the motherboard.

    • Carefully lower the latch until you hear a click to secure the new camera to the device.

    • Pulling or tugging on the connection between the camera and the circuit board may cause damage to the connection.

Conclusion

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

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4 Comments

Where do you get the replacement camera? I can't find them online.

rongennero - Reply

I just did this whole thing...hoping it was a reset to the camera or something, but no, you need a replacement camera. Might be helpful to add that to the PARTS NEEDED part at the top, instead of saying "no parts required." UUGHHHH!

jpimash - Reply

Where can i buy the camera?

Stephan Meyer - Reply

kind of useless to post a replacement guide without suggesting a source for that replacement!!

Glen Fletcher - Reply

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