ASUS U52F-BBG6 Camera Replacement

Last updated on December 6, 2016

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Introduction

Use this guide to replace your camera assembly that holds the webcam. This is a fairly easy replacement just keep in mind parts of the computer are fragile.

What you need

Tools

Step 1 Camera

ASUS U52F-BBG6 Camera Replacement, Camera: step 1, image 1 of 2

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Scrape off the black circle rubber cushions with your index finger at the bottom frame of the screen.
The cushions may no longer be adherent and a bit of glue may be needed to reattach them.
Unscrew the two 3mm Phillips screws on the bottom of the frame with the J1 screwdriver.
The two 3mm Phillips screws are hidden behind the cushions.

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Step 2

Insert the plastic opening tool into the crack where the plastic of the screen's frame meets the shell at the top.
Be careful not to scratch the screen with the opening tool.
Gently twist and slide the tool to open it. The plastic will snap as the frame is released.
The snaps that hold the frame to the shell are fragile.
Continue to pry with the opening tool or use your fingers until the top portion of the frame releases.

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Step 3

Pull the screen frame towards you so that the seam between the frame and the bottom of the screen is opened.
Insert the opening tool into the seam.
Be careful not to scratch the screen with the opening tool.
Peel the metallic strip with your finger and thumb until it's fully off.
Place the remaining frame down on the keyboard.

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Step 4

Use the pointed side of the black spudger to remove the metallic stickers by the circuit board of the camera above the screen.
Do not remove the sticker completely.

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Step 5

Carefully lift the camera's circuit board by using the flat side of the spudger.
The adherent on the camera's circuit board is very sticky.

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Step 6

Holding the camera's circuit board with your right hand, use your left index finger and thumb to unplug the micro white hook from the camera.
The micro white hook is fragile.

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