Nikon Coolpix S3500 Lens Replacement

Remove 2 (4mm) screws from the bottom of the camera.

Remove 2 (4mm) screws from the bottom side of the camera.

Remove 2 (4mm) screws from the right side of the camera.

Remove 2 (4mm) screws from the left side of the camera.

Use a spudger or other plastic tool and carefully work your way around the seam and carefully Pry off the rear case.

Carefull not to loose the A/V Out cover. Remove it and set it aside.

Remove 1 (3mm) screw from the right side of unit.

Release Flex Cable from socket. Remove carefully. Just pull it out using tweezers or similar tool.

Slide the Rear Buttons ASSY to the right and them remove it

Release the cable clamp using a spudger or similar tool.. or just use your fingernail. Be careful because the clamp breaks easily. Another way to release the cable is to just pull the LCD cable out carefully... this will automatically release the clamp without the risk of damaging the clamp

If you decide to pull the cable out make sure you hold the flex cable tightly and pull horizontal to its installed position away from the clamp. Do not hold the LCD!!! Hold only the flex cable and hold it tight.

Example photos of open and closed ziff socket clamps

Remove the LCD and Install the replacement Screen. Reverse the instructions to Assemble the unit

Remove 1 (3mm) screw and 2 screws to left.

Release the ground tape from the rear metal plate

Release the 3 notches from their grooves and remove the rear metal plate.

Release the flex clamps on the board. These clamps are very fragile so please be careful when flipping them up. Use of a spudger is a great help. Notice the two clamps are not in the same direction.

Example of Clamp in Closed Position

Example of Clamp in Open Position

Remove your old lens and install the new lens. Follow steps in reverse to assemble unit.

If you are using the original sensor, remove the three screws and carefully lift the sensor out.

Extremely important is to install this foam and glass piece. I've learned this the hard way that your photos will look all red without this piece of color corrected glass...