Panasonic Lumix DMC-F7 Fixing the Lens Apparatus

Slide the lock switch to the right so that it is in the unlocked position.

Use your finger to slide the battery hatch in the direction of the downward arrow so that the hatch is open.

Open the battery hatch and then the black cover to expose the battery compartment.

Remove the battery.

Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two 2.8 mm screws located under the hatch.

Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the three 2.8 mm screws on the bottom of the camera.

Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 2.8 mm screws on the side of the camera.

Use a spudger to pry open the case at all sides.

Use your fingers to carefully remove the back casing from the front of the camera.

Place the camera on a flat surface with the front side facing down.

Use the spudger to flip up the retaining flap and slide the ribbon cable out of the connector.

Hold down on the camera's metal casing with one hand. Using your other hand, remove the back case from the rest of the camera.

Remove the last two 2.8 mm Phillips #00 screws from the bottom of the camera.

Using the spudger, pry the front case away from the camera's components.

Use your fingers to carefully pull the back case from the front case.

Cut the black and red wires connecting front case to the body of the camera.

Separate the front of the case from the camera.

Check the "V" shaped spring to see if it is connected to the body of the camera.

Manually move the lens apparatus on the inside to shown position.

Ensure the spring is aligned correctly so that the lens opens.

If the lens does not open, remove the spring and place it in its proper position.