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Intro History: iPad 7 Front Camera Replacement

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Device
iPad 7 LTE
Type
replacement
Thing
Front Camera
Title
iPad 7 Front Camera Replacement
Introduction
Follow this guide to remove or replace the front camera in an iPad 7 for both Wi-Fi only and Cellular models.
Be very careful when you isolate the battery using a battery blocker. The battery contacts are easily damaged, resulting in irreversible damage. If you choose to complete the guide without isolating the battery, avoid using metal tools except when completely necessary (like when removing screws) to prevent shorting the battery and damaging sensitive circuit components.
Some photos in this guide are from a different model and may contain slight visual discrepancies, but they won't affect the guide procedure.
Time Required Min
1 hour
Time Required Max
2 hours
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Difficulty
Difficult
Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an [[E-Waste|R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler|new_window=true]].
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some [[Troubleshooting Problems After a Repair|basic troubleshooting]], or ask our [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/iPad%207|iPad 7 Answers community] for help.
Author
Robert Boyd
Public
Yes

Tools

  • Packing Tape x1 added.
  • Safety Glasses x1 added.
  • Deck of Cards x1 added.
  • Polyimide Tape x1 added.
  • Battery Blocker x1 added.
  • Tweezers x1 added.
  • iOpener x1 added.
  • iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) x1 added.
  • Suction Handle x1 added.
  • Spudger x1 added.
  • Phillips #00 Screwdriver x1 added.
  • Phillips #000 Screwdriver x1 added.

Parts

  • iPad 5, iPad 6, iPad 7 Front Camera x1 added.
  • iPad 7/8/9 Adhesive Strips x1 added.

Steps

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