Nikon Coolpix S3100 Camera Shutter Button Replacement

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Nikon Coolpix S3100 Camera Shutter Button Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

The shutter button seems to malfunction whether it is not turning or not working. This guide will help you understand the problem.

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    • Remove 8-2.46 mm screws from both sides and bottom of camera using a #000 Phillips screwdriver.

    • Remove 2 screws from left side. (picture 1)

    • Remove 4 screws from bottom. (picture 2)

    • Remove 2 screws from right side. (picture 3)

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    • Remove black cover pulling up with left thumb. Hold silver cover with right thumb.

    • Remove silver cover lifting up with left thumb. Hold the camera with right thumb.

    • Once internal circuit board is exposed, the red and blue wire terminals at top center can provide a nasty shock from the charged flash capacitor (silver can to left of terminals). BE CAREFUL!

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    • Remove 2-2.10mm screws in the front of the camera using a #000 Phillips screwdriver.

    • Remove the two screws.

    • Gently pull up to detach the frame. (picture 2)

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    • Turn and hold the shutter bottom to the left and using a tweezer carefully remove the spring.

    • Be very carefully handling the spring as it could release from tweezer.

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    • Gently remove the black adhesive tape.

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    • Remove 2-2.90mm using a #000 Phillips screwdriver.

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    • The camera shutter is now apart.

Conclusion

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

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