Coby Kyros MID9042 Camera Replacement

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If your Coby Kyros MID9042 tablet's camera is malfunctioning or damaged, this guide is here to help.

Replacing the camera can resolve common issues such as blurry images, inability to launch the camera app, or hardware-related errors. While this task can be challenging, with the right preparation and tools, you can successfully restore the tablet's functionality. This repair is recommended if your camera no longer functions due to physical damage, displays persistent hardware-related errors that software troubleshooting cannot resolve, or produces poor-quality images despite proper cleaning and settings adjustments.

Basic technical skills are sufficient for most of this repair. However, soldering may be required if the camera is directly connected to the motherboard. Familiarity with disassembling electronics and handling small, delicate parts is essential. The Coby Kyros MID9042’s design may involve tightly secured or fragile components, making it crucial to exercise caution to avoid damaging internal parts like the touchscreen or cables. Consulting the device's user manual can provide additional insights into the tablet’s assembly.

Before you begin, make sure that the tablet is turned off and disconnected from the charger.

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Before removing anything from the tablet, make sure to power off the device.
After powering off device, remove the anti-slip pads from all 4 corners on the back of the device.
Once slip pads are removed, proceed to unscrewing the four 3.2 mm Phillips #0 screws from the back cover.

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Passo 2

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When removing the back cover, be careful not to break the inner plastic tabs.
Use the blue plastic opening tool to wedge the back cover apart from the front.
Once the edges are wedged apart, use hands to lift up the back of the tablet.

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Passo 3

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Tweezers

$4.99

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Locate the gold flap and use tweezers to lift the flap up.
Use a second pair of tweezers to pull the gold tab connected to the camera out of the circuit board.
Once the tab is removed from the circuit board, pull the camera out of the tablet.
Caution! Be sure to avoid pulling the gold flap off the the circuit board.