Introduction

If the Rear Camera of your Amazon Fire HD 8 12th Generation is taking fuzzy, unclear pictures, or won't even take pictures at all and it's just showing a black screen, then use to guide to take apart and replace your camera lenses. The cause of this could be many reasons, including overuse, physical mishandling, or even a software glitch.

Before changing the camera, you are going to have to take the case off. A prerequisite on how to do this will be in the guide down below. Also, you need to make sure you have the correct replacement camera to change out with the old one. To do this, you will need to make sure you have the correct model number of the tablet. For reference the model number is RS2P8T. Replacing the camera is a very simple process and shouldn't require much time and technical skill.

Follow the guide below to complete the camera reinstallation.

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    • Remove the device from any electrical source and make sure it is powered off.

    • Put picks around the corner and move them along the edge to pry the case off.

    • Once there is separation between the case and the screen, place a pick in between the screen and on the corner of the back case.

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    • With the corners lifted, take the opening tool and pry each corner off.

    • Repeat this for the corner diagonal from the initial corner.

    • Once both corners are pried off, gently take the back case off the device.

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    • Using the iFixit opening tool, disconnect the battery from the circuit board.

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    • Disconnect the camera from the motherboard by unplugging the orange wiring.

    • Heat the area of the back camera up loosening the glue holding it in place.

    • Be careful when using hot tools and removing hot parts.

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    • Once disconnected from the motherboard and heated up, use tweezers to remove the old camera.

    • Be careful when using hot tools and removing hot parts.

Conclusion

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

Jaden Palmer

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