Introduction
Cameras on devices can sometimes get damaged. This guide shows how to replace the back camera on this device
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Make sure the device is powered off and the kick stand is retracted.
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The HP Spectre should be placed on a flat surface with the keyboard detached.
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To remove the screen, there is an entire system of clips which need to be undone as well as 4 Phillips M1.5x2.7 screws.
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The screws should be removed using a Phillips #000 screwdriver. There is a sticker where the laptop attaches to the keyboard.
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Heat the sticker (if needed) and use fine point tweezers to grip the sticker and remove it.
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Use the plastic opening tools or insert a spudger to begin unclipping the system.
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Pry the screen off once all the clips have been unclipped.
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This screen will break. There is double tape underneath the frame, which is not listed in here.
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Remove the connecting cable of the screen and battery. Use a spudger to reveal the adhesive strip and carefully peel it off.
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Insert a spudger to the other end and release the ZIF connectors. Detach the cable.
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The HP Spectre X2 Has three Cameras: A front facing webcam( blue arrow), a rear Facing webcam (orange arrow), and a 3d camera (red box). The 3d camera is covered by tape that connects to the heat sink.
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Begin by removing the ribbon that connects the front facing webcam to the motherboard. You can use a black nylon spudger as pictured to do this.
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To remove the camera, peel back the ribbon cable and then slide the camera down and out of the laptop frame,
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The rear facing webcam is secured in the same manner as the front.
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Remove the ribbon connecting the camera to the motherboard, and slide the camera down and out of the laptop frame.
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To replace the LED camera light, disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard. The LED light should slide freely out of the assembly.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
