Front-facing webcam

NOTE: The front-facing webcam is included in the Webcam Kit, spare part number 793724-001, and includes double-sided adhesive.

The front-facing webcam spare part kit does not include the front-facing webcam cable. The front-facing webcam cable is included in the Slate Cable Kit, spare part number 793721-001.

Before removing the front-facing webcam, follow these steps:

1.Shut down the slate. If you are unsure whether the slate is off or in Hibernation, turn the slate on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the slate.

3.Disconnect the power from the slate by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the slate.

4.Remove the display panel assembly (see Display panel assembly on page 32), and then remove the following components:

a.Battery (see Battery on page 36)

b.WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 37)

c.WWAN module (see WWAN module on page 39)

d.Fan (see Fan on page 43)

e.System board (see System board on page 49)

f.Rear-facing webcam (see Rear-facing webcam on page 61)

Remove the front-facing webcam:

1.Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the front-facing webcam board cable is attached, and then disconnect the front-facing webcam board cable from the system board.

2.Detach the front-facing webcam board cable (2) from the system board. (The front-facing webcam board cable is attached to the system board with double-sided adhesive.)

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