Sony Vaio SVE151G11L Webcam Replacement

ID: 117417

Description: The webcam sits at the top of the display and...

Steps:

  1. Turn the laptop over so its underside is facing upwards and visible.
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  2. Standing so that the barcode and warning labels are upright and legible, push the left tab up and away from yourself.
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  3. Standing so that the barcode and warning labels are upright and legible, push the right tab up and away from yourself.
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  4. Locate the small gap where the battery and the laptop shell meet. Lift from the gap and rotate the battery up and away from yourself.
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  5. Pull battery away from laptop.
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  6. Flip laptop over so the bottom is facing upwards.
  7. Remove bottom of laptop.
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  8. Remove antenna wires attached to the WiFi card using a plastic opening tool.
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  9. Remove the other antenna wire.
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  10. Remove the display cable by pulling upwards.
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  11. Remove the power display cable with a plastic opening tool by pushing outwards.
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  12. Remove 4 hinge screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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  13. Lift upward on the hinges with a plastic opening tool to release them.
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  14. Separate the bottom of the laptop from the monitor.
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  15. Completely detach screen from the laptop.
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  16. Use the pointed tip of a spudger to lift the rubber screw covers along the screen bezel.
  17. Set the covers aside for re-use.
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  18. Remove the exposed bezel screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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  19. Starting at a corner, insert a plastic opening tool between the bezel and the back cover.
  20. Work along the edge to pop the plastic clips free.
  21. Caution: Do not twist against the LCD panel. Use gentle, even prying to avoid cracking the screen.
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  22. At the top of the display, locate the webcam cable connector.
  23. Use a spudger to lift the locking tab (if present) and pull the cable straight out of the socket.
  24. Caution: Pull on the connector, not the cable, to avoid tearing it.
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  25. Remove the two screws securing the webcam board with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
  26. Support the board while removing the second screw so it doesn’t drop.
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  27. Use a spudger to lift the webcam board from its recess.
  28. If it feels stuck, check for any remaining screws or tape.
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  29. The webcam board is now removed. Transfer any brackets or foam pads to the replacement part before installation.
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