LeapFrog LeapPad Ultimate Camera Replacement
ID: 115601
Description: A guide on how to replace the camera in a...
Steps:
- Flip over the Pad to its back side to begin the removal of the back panel.
- Begin by removing the blue rim along the edge of the device. It runs along the green silicone lining.
- This is very difficult to remove , so do be patient. To help remove the seal, both a metal spudger and plastic opening tool may be used.
- Remove the pen from its place before starting to avoid tangling.
- Once the blue rim is removed, the 12 screws will be visible.
- Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew all 12 screws.
- Remove the 3 screws on each corner of the motherboard
- Remove the ribbon on the bottom of the motherboard and the ribbon on the left side of the motherboard.
- There will be a small black switch on top of the ribbons that you must flip to take them out.
- Remove the 3-pin connector on the top left side of the motherboard.
- Flip the motherboard to its back side and pinch the 2 green hooks to remove the camera cover
- Remove the ribbon connecting the camera to the motherboard. You have now taken out the camera and can replace it with a new one.