iPad 2 GSM Front Facing Camera Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

Internal guide for removing front facing camera after removing headphone jack assembly.

What you need

1. Step 1 Front Facing Camera
  Remove the piece of tape highlighted in red.
  
  Be careful not to damage the camera, microphone, or headphone jack ribbon cables as you remove the tape.
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2. Step 2
  Peel the front camera off the foam adhesive securing it to the rear panel.
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4. Step 3
  Pull the front facing camera cable out from the channel cut into the rear panel.
  
  Remove the front facing camera from your iPad.
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5. Step 4
  Use a plastic opening tool to disconnect the microphone cable connector.
  
  Remove the headphone jack/SIM slot from the device.
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Conclusion

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

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