Introduction

Before the display and camera housing can be repaired or replaced they must first be separated. This guide will detail how to prepare the display and camera for separation.

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    • Begin by placing the camera upside down and removing the three small center screws.

    • All screws are the same size and length and can be used interchangably.

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    • Turn the camera on its side (Counterclockwise). Remove the two small screws on either side of the silver panel.

    • Turn the camera 180 degrees onto its other side and remove the two small screws on either side of the silver panel.

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    • Locate the camera's tripod mount located on the bottom of the camera.

    • Carefully remove the camera's tripod mount and place it aside.

    • Be careful not to lose this piece.

    • Rotate the silver panel labeled 4x clockwise.

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    • Align the camera so that the side with "4x Optical Zoom" is facing toward you.

    • Gently twist the bottom corner clockwise until you feel the side panel unlock.

    • Lift off the side panel and set aside.

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    • Rotate the camera 180 degrees to face the side panel with the lanyard loop on it.

    • Gently lift the panel vertically until it lifts off

    • Take care to not lose the small rectangular portion on the bottom of the panel.

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    • Position the camera so the bottom is facing up and the display away from the surface.

    • Gently pry the screen portion from the camera portion with your fingers or a plastic prybar.

    • Do not fully separate the two components! the screen is attached by two ribbon cables.

    • Lay the display flat to expose the circuit board and the display control ribbon cables.

Conclusion

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

Steve Van Hall

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