Introduction
If the power button is unresponsive or stuck, it may need to be cleaned or replaced. This guide will help you remove the button from the camera body.
Tools
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Pull up the Velcro strap starting from the front of the camera and working your way towards the back.
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To remove the hand-strap, pull the Velcro strip through the leather pad.
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Press in the battery release tab located on the bottom of the camera.
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Slide the battery out from the body.
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Start by removing the two 6mm Phillips #00 screws located on the right side of the camera.
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Remove four more 6mm Phillips #00 screws found on the bottom of the camera.
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Open the display screen and remove the three 5mm Phillips #00 screws.
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Look to the swivel point for the screen to find the last two 5mm Phillips #00 screws that must be removed.
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Remove one 4mm Phillips JIS#00 screw on the right side of the camera.
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Use the plastic opening tool to undo the bronze ribbon connector.
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Remove one 4mm Phillips JIS#00 screw located on the top of the camera near the battery connection.
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Pull the plastic casing away from the camera. The speaker and power button are housed in this casing.
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Remove four 5mm Phillips PH#00 screws holding the speaker bracket in place.
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Remove one more 5mm screw below the power button.
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Using a pair of tweezers, gently push in the red tabs of the power button.
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Pull the power button out of the camera casing.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.