Sony Vaio Tap 11 Screen Camera Module Replacement Replacement

Written By: Nick Catanzarite
  • Comments: 4
Sony Vaio Tap 11 Screen Camera Module Replacement Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

With this guide, you will be taking the screen off of the device to locate the camera module. The following steps will explain how to remove the necessary parts in order to remove the camera module located on your screen.

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    • Begin by opening the HDMI/USB port cover on the left edge.

    • Remove the three #000 headed, 3 mm long screws located underneath the port cover.

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    • Locate and open the Micro SD slot on the top side of the device.

    • Remove the two screws located beneath the cover.

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    • Attach the suction cup to the top right area of the screen.

    • Pull to separate the screen from the rest of the device.

    • Be aware of the front camera cable that is still connected to the rest of the device.

    • Detach the display ribbon cable.

    #1:

    I found pulling with two suckers started to bend the screen as the little clips holding the screen wouldn't release. So instead of risking damage I started to work my way around the edges of the screen by slowly pulling with the sucker and at same time  using the trusty old a spudger tool (Spudger) to gently pry open.

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    Be care sliding out the ribbon cable connector that goes to the screen. Its also tricky to slide back in after so you might need to peel the ribbon from the back plate to give some more wiggle room. I did.

    GB_Saints_Fan -

    Cracked the screen following the instructions. Too bad I didn’t read the user’s comment. Fortunately it can still be used as normal, though on a white screen the cracks are evident. Good luck doing this .

    Colin Lai -

    The comment is very important.

    #1. Spudger tools should be used together with suction cup.

    #2. Yes. I have small hands and was wondering how anybody with more normal sized hands would be able to do it. I made it but it was a bit tricky.

    grazyna.kosno -

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    • Flip device upward carefully like you are turning the page of a book.

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    • Disconnect the camera cable from the device backing.

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    • Remove the single 3 mm Phillips #000 screw on the left side of the module.

    • Remove the module from the front panel assembly.

Conclusion

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

Author

Nick Catanzarite

Member since: 16/09/15

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One comment

Is it possible to replace the camera module with a different one? I think that it is a usb camera. I would like to replace it a newer sony model.

Matthew Harper -