Replacing The Integrated Camera - Lenovo ThinkCentre M71z Hardware Maintenance Manual

Replacing the integrated camera

Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety
information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy
of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to replace the integrated camera.
Note: The integrated camera is available only in some models.
To replace the integrated camera, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface. Hold the sides of your computer and
gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
3. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 94.
4. Locate the integrated camera in the computer. See "FRU locations" on page 86.
5. Remove the system board shield. See "Removing and reinstalling the system board shield" on page 101.
6. Note the routing of the integrated camera cable, and then disconnect the cable from the system board.
See "System board parts and connectors" on page 88.
7. Remove the two screws that secure the integrated camera to the front bezel to remove the integrated
camera from the computer.
Figure 37. Removing the integrated camera
8. To reinstall the integrated camera, position the new integrated camera and align the two screw holes in
the new integrated camera with those in the front bezel.
9. Install the two screws to secure the new integrated camera to the front bezel.
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