Panasonic PV-GS9 Logic Board Replacement

Locate the blue plastic tool opener, then remove both the round record/playback and record/power control knobs by prying it open from the camcorder.

Open the tape compartment.

Then flip the camcorder and locate two 4.5mm screws that are horizontal from each other and about 2 inches apart using a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

Use the blue plastic opening tool to remove the gray trim piece by prying it from top of the camcorder.

Rotate the camcorder so that the eye piece is facing you.

Remove the four black 4.5mm screws, sitting behind the battery.

Remove the 5th screw to the right of the battery dock.

Remove the battery by gently pulling away from the camcorder.

Rotate the camcorder so that the tape compartment is facing you.

Remove the single 4.5mm black screw above the hook for the hand strap.

Rotate the camcorder so that the lens is facing you.

Remove the single 4.5mm black screw from the front panel.

Rotate the camcorder so that the bottom is facing towards you.

Remove the single remaining 4.5mm black screw from the bottom.

Remove the four silver 4.5mm screws from the body.

Open the LCD screen on the side of the camcorder.

Using a #00 screwdriver, remove the two 4.5mm silver screws located on either side of the hinge of the LCD screen.

This should come apart with relative ease, however a plastic opening tool may help remove the panel.

Using your fingers, carefully pull the ribbon cable away from the logic board.

Remove the indicated 4.5mm screws from the LCD side of the camera.

Place a plastic opening tool under the bottom of the blue panel beneath the camcorder.

Using two tools may be useful, if difficult.

Move the plastic opening tool up the side of the camcorder as shown. Carefully separate the LCD panel from the rest of the camcorder.

Remove the panel from the camcorder.

There may be multiple ribbon cables attached to the same point on the logic board.

Using the spudger, remove the few remaining ribbon cables from the logic board.

To remove the logic board from the body, use the #00 phillips head screwdriver and remove the 4mm silver screw from right side of the board.

Next, rotate the camcorder so the front is facing you and remove the 4mm silver screw from the front panel.

Carefully lift the logic board away from the camcorder.