Service Manual

Camera/microphone module
Removing the camera/microphone module
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Enter service mode.
3. Remove the SIM card.
4. Remove the microSD card.
5. Remove the WLAN card.
6. Remove the WWAN card.
7. Remove the base cover.
8. Remove the display assembly.
9. Remove the display bezel.
10. Remove the display panel.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the camera/microphone module and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
NOTE:
For models shipped with a camera/microphone, there is a recess near the camera/microphone module, indicated
by an arrow etched on the grounding foil, that should be used to begin the prying process. Starting from the recess at the
bottom edge of the camera/microphone module, pry up the camera/microphone module ensuring that the two tiny pegs
used to secure the camera/microphone module in place is not damaged throughout the prying process.
1. Peel the two conductive tapes that secure the camera/microphone module in place.
2. Disconnect the camera/microphone cable from the connector on the camera/microphone module.
3. Carefully lift the camera/microphone module from the display back cover.
Installing the camera/microphone module
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components