Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement

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Follow this guide to replace the webcam and microphone module in your Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 laptop.

Some signs of a faulty webcam and microphone include error messages that the camera/mic is not enabled or cannot be found, or the camera light is on but the camera/mic itself is unresponsive. If you are running Windows 10 or 11, your camera issues may be resolved using this troubleshooting guide.

This laptop has an optional IR camera in addition to the standard webcam. This guide features the former, but the process is equivalent for the latter. If you want to upgrade your standard camera to one with IR, you will need to replace the bezel and cable, which are not covered in this guide.

Disable the internal battery before you begin this repair.

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Adım 1 Prepare your laptop for disassembly

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement, Prepare your laptop for disassembly: adım 1, 2 resimden 1.

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement, Prepare your laptop for disassembly: adım 1, 2 resimden 2.

Completely shut down your laptop (don't just put it in sleep mode) and disconnect all cables.

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Adım 2 Screen Bezel

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement, Screen Bezel: adım 2, 2 resimden 1.

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement, Screen Bezel: adım 2, 2 resimden 2.

Insert the tip of an opening pick at a downward angle between the bezel and screen assembly, near the top right corner.
Lower the pick so it's flat with the screen and the tip is under the screen bezel.

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Adım 3

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Don't insert your pick further than the tip, as you might damage the display.
If your bezel doesn't have clips, this guide can still be helpful, but it is recommended to take extra caution since the adhesive-only bezels are extremely fragile and designed to be consumed, not reused.
Slide your opening pick down the right edge to unfasten the bezel clips.

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Adım 4

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement: adım 4, 3 resimden 3.

Re-insert your opening pick near the top right corner.
Slide your opening pick around the top right corner to unfasten the frame clips, stopping before you hit the webcam.
Remove the opening pick.

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Adım 5

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement: adım 5, 3 resimden 3.

Re-insert your pick to the left of the webcam and slide it towards the top left corner and down the left edge to unfasten the remaining clips.

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Adım 6 Lift the bezel

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement, Lift the bezel: adım 6, 3 resimden 1.

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement, Lift the bezel: adım 6, 3 resimden 2.

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement, Lift the bezel: adım 6, 3 resimden 3.

Gently lift the bezel on the right, top, and left sides to ensure all the clips are fully unfastened.

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Adım 7

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement: adım 7, 3 resimden 3.

The bottom edge of the bezel is held in place with strong adhesive and clips.
Ensure you're separating the bottom edge of the bezel from the protective film and not the protective film from the screen. If the film starts to peel up, gently press it back into place before you continue peeling up the bezel.
Use your fingers to slowly peel the bottom edge of the bezel from the protective film on the display.
If you're having a hard time separating the adhesive, use your opening pick to slice through the adhesive, being very careful not to cut the film. If it is still difficult, use an iOpener or hair dryer to lightly heat the bottom edge of the bezel.

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Adım 8 Remove the bezel

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement, Remove the bezel: adım 8, 2 resimden 1.

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement, Remove the bezel: adım 8, 2 resimden 2.

Once the adhesive is completely separated, lift the bottom edge of the bezel straight up to unfasten its clips.

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Adım 9

Bu adımda kullanılan alet:

Tesa 61395 Tape

$2.99

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Remove the bezel.
To re-install this bezel or install a new one, you'll need replacement adhesive. If your replacement does not include adhesive, use thin, double-sided tape. Use the 5mm strips for the bottom, and the 1mm strips around the top and sides. Remove all residue from the original adhesive before replacing.

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Adım 10 Pry up the camera module

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement, Pry up the camera module: adım 10, 2 resimden 1.

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement, Pry up the camera module: adım 10, 2 resimden 2.

Insert a flat end of a spudger or a clean fingernail underneath the left side of the camera module.
Pry the module up enough to hold it with your fingers.

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Adım 11 Remove the tape

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement, Remove the tape: adım 11, 3 resimden 1.

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement, Remove the tape: adım 11, 3 resimden 2.

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement, Remove the tape: adım 11, 3 resimden 3.

Use your fingernail or the point of a spudger to peel up the edge of the black tape holding the camera connector in place.
Completely unravel the tape.
Insert your fingernail or the flat end of a spudger beneath the camera module press connector and lift up to disconnect it from the board.
During reassembly, connect the press connector first, then replace the tape.

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Adım 12 Remove the camera module

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Webcam and Microphone Module Replacement, Remove the camera module: adım 12, 1 resimden 1.

Bu adımda kullanılan alet:

Electrical Tape in 6 Assorted Colors

$9.99

Satın Al

Remove the camera module from the laptop.
If the tape gets damaged during removal, it can be replaced with a piece of 5 mm‑wide standard electrical tape.

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Sonuç

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.