Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Motherboard Replacement

Written By: Khairul Samsudin
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

8

Time Required

9 minutes

Introduction

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Motherboard replacement is required if the motherboard is damaged. This guide requires removal of several small screws and detachment of ribbon cables.

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    • Remove four JIS #000 screws from the bottom part of the camera.

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    • Remove two JIS #000 screws from both sides of the camera.

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    • Remove two JIS #000 screws under the viewfinder.

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    • Remove the viewfinder lid.

    • Then, remove the two JIS #000 screws on the viewfinder.

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    • Gently remove the back panel from the camera.

    • Unclip the ribbon cable from the motherboard using Wide Plastic Opening Tools and pull the cable gently.

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    • Remove the JIS #000 screws on the motherboard.

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    • Unclip the ribbon cable using the Wide Plastic Opening Tool on the motherboard.

    • Gently pull out the cable.

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    • Pull out the motherboard from the camera.

Conclusion

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

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Khairul Samsudin

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One comment

Dear Khairul Samsudin - this is great, thank you so much.

Can I ask about another classic repair for the Lumix G5?

As with many lumix cameras, the rear thumbwheel on the Lumix G5 is a weak point and frequently fails - usually the “push in” movement that should change functions failes in the “pushed in” position.

Plese can you see if you can create a “fix” for this? It classically fails at about year 2-3, when the camera is out of warranty and the repairs cost from Panasonic is more than a secondhand G5 on eBay will cost!

Best wishes - Paul in the UK

Paul C -