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HP Chromebook 14-x013dx Camera Replacement

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This guide walks through how to remove a malfunctioning camera in an HP Chromebook 14-x013dx. This replacement requires disabling the keyboard from the laptop and removing the lid, and the total repair time should take about 30 minutes.

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    • Using the plastic spudger, gently lift the 5 rubber pads away from their seating.

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    • Remove the five 6mm screws located under the removed pads using Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • With the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the remaining eight 6mm screws. You will now have thirteen 6mm screws removed from the case.

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    • To continue removing the back cover, turn the laptop over as displayed.

    • Use the plastic spudger to gently pry around the base of the laptop from the back cover. Continue prying around the entire base of the laptop.

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    • Gently lift the silver base of the laptop from the bottom, but do not remove it.

    • To remove the ribbon cables, lift the latch holding the ribbon cables in place and then pull them free.

    • Remove the keyboard panel from the laptop.

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    • Disconnect the black and white wires connected to the Wi-Fi module.

    • Remove the wire from the casing.

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    • Pull the ribbon cable out of socket.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 6mm screws located at the upper left and right corners.

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    • Remove the lid out of the laptop.

    • It is helpful to rotate the lid to a 90-degree angle.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, pry the left and right side of the top of the lid.

    • It is not necessary to remove the entire frame, only pry the top to expose the camera.

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    Tweezers
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    • Using tweezers, gently remove the connection hold the camera in place.

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    • Gently pry the camera mount out of the lid.

    • Lift the camera mount out of the lid.

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

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Thank you, very helpful. You could also just start at Step 10 without removing the display

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