Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement

Written By: Patricia Laird

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Camera Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

This guide will walk you through how to replace the Camera in your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite. To do this, you'll need to remove the back case of your tablet beforehand. The guide for that is listed here as well. Follow all instructions carefully, and take your time.

Tools

Step 1

Using a plastic opening tool, wedge in the seam between the screen and the case.
Rock the tool by moving it towards and away from the middle of the screen, trying to separate the tape holding the screen and case together.
This is a long process, so don't try and rush it. Also, be careful about applying pressure.

Step 2

After separating the tape holding the screen and case together, slowly start taking the screen off the case from the opposite side of the side with the buttons

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Step 3

Use a plastic opening tool to lift up the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector holding down the ribbon cable.
Use the precision tweezers to gently pull the ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector.

Step 4

Use the plastic opening tool to lift up the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector holding down the battery ribbon cable.
Use the precision tweezers to remove the ribbon cable from the ZIF connector.

Step 5

Use the plastic opening tool to lift up the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector holding down the battery ribbon cable.
Use the precision tweezers to remove the ribbon cable from the ZIF connector.

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Step 6

Remove the seven 4mm Phillips J000 screws holding the motherboard in place.

Step 7

Use the plastic opening tool and gently pry up the tab holding the motherboard in place.

Step 8

Use the precision tweezers to remove the black plastic corner on top of the motherboard.
Use the plastic opening tool to pull the motherboard off the case.

Use the precision tweezers to remove the metal bracket on top of the motherboard by

pulling up on the tab near the corner. If you don’t the bracket will usually spring off of the motherboard.

Bill Williams - 27/10/20

Step 9

Flip the motherboard over and locate the camera in the middle.
Use the plastic opening tool to gently lift up the flap holding the camera cable in place.