Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Front Camera Replacement

Escrito Por: Daniel McGary

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Front Camera Replacement

Dificuldade

Moderate

Passos

Tempo necessário

30 minutes

Introdução

If the front camera of your Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 doesn't seem to be functioning properly, use this guide to replace the camera. Before doing so, be sure to troubleshoot your camera to eliminate any other causes and also possibly remove the need for replacement.

The front camera is a nice accessory for taking photographs of yourself and similar shots. It's what most would call a "selfie". :)

The camera may become unresponsive due to lag, battery failure, or software issues. It can also cease to function completely if sufficiently damaged, scratched, or waterlogged. It may also simply be blurry due to contaminants such as fingerprints. Make sure to clean your camera and update your software before attempting replacement. If these issues continue to persist, then the following steps will guide you in replacing your front camera.

Ferramentas

Passo 1

Fully power off the device.
Orient the screen so it is face-up.
Apply anti-clamp or other suction device to apply constant upward force on the screen.
Heat the screen to soften the adhesive with a heat gun or blow dryer. Be sure to heat all sides as evenly as possible.
Be careful not to overheat the device, as that could cause damage. It should be just too hot to touch.

Passo 2

Use plastic opening picks, or a Jimmy if necessary, to remove the adhesive and get under the screen.
Using the plastic opening picks, move around the screen slowly, one corner at a time. Every few inches, leave an additional opening pick behind where you are working to hold the screen open while continuing to remove the adhesive.

Passo 3

Continue to pry the screen off with the opening picks, using additional tools if more leverage is required.
If the device cools and the adhesive solidifies, reheat the device where necessary to soften the remaining adhesive.
Avoid using metallic tools, as doing so could cause damage to the screen or other internal components.

Passo 4

Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the 1.8mm screw holding the clamp that holds the screen ribbon in place.
Remove the battery connector ribbon to help prevent short circuiting of the device and/or shock hazards.

Great explanation

One tip from my experience with removing some Tab A8 displays:

Once the screen is loose,

Don't immediately start prying between the display and the PCB assembly with a screwdriver.

Instead, look at where the display cable is connected to the screen.

Because that's where it's attached to a so-called flip connector. Just loosen the adhesive tape.

Remove the flip-up ribbon cable from the screen.

This way, you can prevent yourself from breaking or pulling anything.

You have a more limited view of your work, because your hand with the screwdriver is working between the two panels.

My first repair job cost me a brief moment of inattention.

More extra work because I had to replace the ribbon cable connector on the PCB.

Again, not a comment on everyone's approach to repairing electronics.

But I want to encourage beginning DIY enthusiasts to follow this video and incorporate this tip into their disassembly/repair process.

Kind regards

Tony

TheNetherlands

Tony jfx -

Passo 5

Disconnect the screen ribbon wire connector.
Remove the screen from the tablet.

Passo 6

Remove the four 1.8mm screws using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
Remove the bracket to gain access to the front camera.
Be careful in prying off the bracket, as improper removal could cause damage to other device components. We recommend using the tweezers to assist in removal.