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Acer Iconia Tab 8 A1-840 Front Camera Replacement

Acer Iconia Tab 8 A1-840 Front Camera Replacement

Claire Posadas

Claire Posadas and 4 other contributors

Last updated on May 7, 2024

20 minutes
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Introduction

Go to step 1

In order to replace the camera you'll have to first remove the back cover. The camera is one of the easiest components to replace once the cover is removed.

What you need

Tools

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  1. Acer Iconia Tab 8 A1-840 Front Camera Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Power off the device

    • Remove any cables that might be connected to your device

    • Make sure the device is placed on a flat surface with the display screen facing up

  2. Acer Iconia Tab 8 A1-840 Front Camera Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Wedge the plastic opening tool in between the display screen and back panel

    • Do not apply too much pressure in order to avoid cracking the screen

  3. Acer Iconia Tab 8 A1-840 Front Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully separate the display from the back panel

  4. Acer Iconia Tab 8 A1-840 Front Camera Replacement, Front Camera: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Use the spudger to lift the the black flap.

  5. Acer Iconia Tab 8 A1-840 Front Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    • Use the ESD safe precision tweezers to pull the connector out and carefully remove the camera.

Conclusion

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

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