Introduction

This guide provides access to the LCD of the camera, which is necessary to remove for many other parts. Replacing the LCD is a common procedure for this camera.

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    • The battery cover is located on the right side of the camera.

    • Slide the cover to expose the battery.

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    • Ensure that the battery lines up properly with the slot in the camera.

    • Slide battery in.

    • Slide cover closed.

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    • Remove screws from outside of camera. There are 6 screws total.

    • 3 screws on underside.

    • 1 screw on right side, near battery cover.

    • 2 screws on left side.

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    • Use screwdriver to remove screws.

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    • Gently pull the front cover off of the main camera.

    • All of the inner parts of the camera are attached to the back screen.

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    • The front cover is now removed from the camera and the internal hardware is now exposed.

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    • This is the camera without the front cover.

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    • Remove tripod piece located at the bottom of the camera. This piece should slide out with ease.

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    • Slide open the top panel. This is located on the top of the camera, where the power button and shutter button are.

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    • Pull apart the inner hardware from the back case by prying on the left side.

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    • Remove the back cover.

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    • The back cover is now removed from the internal hardware.

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    • Use the spudger to pry the LCD from the camera.

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    • The LCD is now removed from the camera, although attached by a ribbon at the bottom of the camera.

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    • Flip camera to other side.

    • Use tweezers to peel off black sticker, located in middle of the motherboard.

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    • Use pry stick to pop out LCD connector ribbon, also called the ZIF connector.

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    • The LCD is now removed from the camera.

Conclusion

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

Stephannie Allen

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