Introduction

If your screen has stopped working or needs to be replaced for some other reason, follow this guide to remove your current screen.

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    • On the bottom right of the camera, locate the battery flap switch.

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    • Move this switch to the right so the battery flap can flip open.

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    • Slide the orange switch to the right as shown. Now the battery can be pulled out. Reverse these steps to re-install.

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    • Remove the three 3x3mm screws attached to the rear casing.

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    • The panel can be identified by the wifi logo on its upper half on the camera's side.

    • Remove the 5x3mm screw holding down the panel on the side closest to the lens.

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    • Pry the panel off from the bottom using your fingernail.

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    • Remove the 3x2mm screw underneath the panel near the top of the camera.

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    • Remove the 4x3mm on the opposite side near the selector wheel.

    • Remove the 2x2mm and 3x2mm screws underneath the a/v flap.

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    • Pry the back panel away from the body of the camera, using the space you just opened up.

    • Be careful not to damage the ribbon cable on the opposite end of the camera.

    • A small piece of the frame of the camera may fall off, but it can be easily put back into place during reassembly.

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    • Pry up the plastic ribbon connectors on the body of the camera to release the ribbon cables.

    • The center connector is detached by flipping the black latch up and away from the center of the camera.

    • The smaller connector is detached by flipping the tan latch up and away from the edge of the camera.

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    • Pry the display from the rear casing using a spudger.

Conclusion

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

Kevin Backers

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