Asus MeMO Pad 7 ME170C Front Facing Camera Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 14 Steps
The front-facing camera is your go-to for snapping selfies and capturing fun moments from your tablet’s perspective. Sometimes, it might stop delivering those crystal-clear photos and videos. Don’t fret! It’s a fairly simple fix, though you’ll need to remove the motherboard first to get to it. If things get tricky, remember you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
Before you start, make sure to power down your device – it’s a safety precaution that’ll save you from any potential electrical shocks or damage.
Be gentle when handling the device, too much force can lead to a damaged or cracked screen, and we don’t want that!
– Carefully work a Jimmy around the edge of the device to release the back panel. Take your time and gently pry it loose until it comes off.
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Step 2
– Take your trusty iFixit opening tool and give that black bundle cable connector a gentle nudge in a forward direction. Aim for a smooth glide to loosen it up without pressing down on it too much. You’ve got this!
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Step 3
The battery should be comfortably nestled in its port, ready for action!
– Grab that trusty plastic opening tool and slide it smoothly around the edges of the battery—like you’re unlocking a secret compartment.
– Once you’ve got it loose, gently lift the battery up and out of its cozy little port.
Step 4
– Grab a plastic opening tool and gently slide that white cable connector right out of the port. You’ve got this!
Step 5
– First, let’s get that cable loose. Flip up the beige clip – it’s like releasing a little latch, and it’ll give you some wiggle room to work with.
– Next, grab those trusty wide-nosed tweezers and gently pinch the blue tab attached to the ribbon cable. You got this!
– Now, carefully pull the blue tab out of its port in a smooth, lateral motion. Don’t force it, just let it slide on out.
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Step 6
– Grab your wide-nosed tweezers and give that orange ribbon a gentle tug to free it from the motherboard’s port. You’ve got this!
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Step 7
– Grab your trusty plastic opening tool and give that white cable connector a gentle nudge—side to side, like you’re coaxing it out of a tight spot. No need for brute force, just a smooth, confident motion!
Step 8
Count ’em up: you’re looking for a pair of silver screws and a handful of five black ones.
– Time to get your screw on! Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to carefully remove the seven screws holding things together. Don’t worry, it’s easier than it sounds!
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Step 9
Now that the screws are out, you’ll find the speaker component just chillin’ in its track, waiting for you to make your next move.
– Grab your trusty metal spudger tool and carefully pry up the edge of the speaker—it’s all about that smooth, confident lift!
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Step 10
– Use your trusty needle-nosed tweezers to gently peel away the silver tape from one corner. Don’t forget to lift that tape off the motherboard too—it’ll thank you later!
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Step 11
– Time to get a little gentle – use those trusty needle-nosed tweezers to carefully coax both orange ribbon cables out of their ports.
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Step 12
– Grab your Phillips #000 screwdriver and get ready to work some magic—unscrew all five screws like a pro.
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Step 13
– Grab your trusty metal spudger! It’s time to gently lift the motherboard out of the device with a little finesse. You’ve got this!
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Step 14
Handle the motherboard with care—let’s avoid any bending or scratching while you’re at it!
– You made it! To put everything back together, just reverse the steps you followed to get here.
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