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Dell XPS M1730 Webcam Replacement

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    • Push the sliding button near the battery compartment.

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    • Slide the button next to the battery and lift up on the lip of the battery edge.

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    • Lift and remove the battery.

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    • Remove the plastic trim at the base of the screen screen. Start from the tab on the right side and work to the left side.

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    • Remove the four screws from the top of the keyboard bracket.

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    • Remove the keyboard by sliding it forward, off of the clips, and then lifting up.

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    • Lift the keyboard about 2 inches up from the laptop platform.

    • From this angle the keyboard ribbon connector can be seen and disconnected.

  8. Dell XPS M1730 Webcam Replacement, LCD Screen Display: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove 2 M2x3mm screws that are located at the bottom of the plastic bezel with a PH0 screwdriver.

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    • Use iFixit plastic tool and a cutout of cardboard to pry out the plastic bezel around the edges of the LCD screen

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    • Disconnect the display connectors by removing them from the grooves and unplugging them.

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    • Remove 12 M2x3mm screws along the edge of the screen frame with a PH0 screwdriver.

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    • Disconnect the display connector behind the top of the screen.

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    • Remove the four screws (M2x3mm) surrounding the webcam

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    • Lift up on the webcam bar to pull it out.

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    • Remove webcam bar and the metal tray underneath.

    • Your webcam is now removed.

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

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