Acer Iconia A1-830 Rear Facing Camera Replacement

Written By: Brendan Coveney
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Acer Iconia A1-830 Rear Facing Camera Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

This tiny digital camera is connected to the motherboard via a ribbon cable, which is hiding underneath some tape. You will need steady hands when you use the metal tweezers to remove the tape and the camera.

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    • Prepare your working space. The ideal work space has a flat, level surface that is clean and well lit.

    • Shut down your Acer Iconia A1-830.

    • Remove any cables or exterior covers from your tablet.

    • Place it on your work space, with the screen facing up.

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    • Wedge the plastic opening tool into the tiny gap between the white plastic front bezel and the aluminum rear panel.

    • Do not try to pry apart the top edge on the front side near the front-facing camera.

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    • Remove the small clear plastic cover on top of the battery cable with the nylon or metal spudger.

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    • Remove the battery cable by lifting it up with the pointy end of the black nylon spudger.

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    • Un-stick the battery from the metal plate using the black nylon spudger.

    • Be careful not to puncture the battery while removing it.

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    • Remove the piece of black tape covering the rear facing camera ribbon cable connector.

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    • Lift up the small white lever on the the ribbon cable connector with the metal tweezers to remove the ribbon cable.

    • Lift out the rear facing camera from the plastic frame with the metal tweezers.

Conclusion

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

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