Introduction

Use this guide to replace a damaged back case, or open the case to access other components of your camera.

We highly suggest you use a magnetic project mat or an organization tray. This camera has many different types of screws and keeping them organized is key to proper reassembly.

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    • If you haven't done so already, remove the lens from the camera.

    • Turn the camera upside down.

    • Slide the button to the left to open the battery compartment.

    • Push the blue button up to release the battery.

    • The battery is not shown in these photos.

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    • Remove the four 7.3 mm Phillips screws from the front of the lens assembly.

    • Remove the silver ring with tweezers.

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    • Use tweezers to remove the black plastic ring and small metal ring inside the lens assembly.

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    • Use tweezers to lift the pyramid screw and spring from the lens assembly.

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    • Remove the three 4.3 mm Phillips screws from the bottom of the camera.

    • Remove the 4.3 mm Phillips screw hiding inside the battery compartment.

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    • Remove the 4.2 mm Phillips screw from the left handgrip.

    • Remove the two 4.2 mm Phillips screws from the right handgrip.

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    • Use tweezers to remove the metal shield from the external flash mount.

    You have to lift the front and then slide back

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    • Remove the four 5 mm Phillips screws from the external flash mount .

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    • Remove the external flash mount.

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    • Slowly pull the bottom of the back case away from the camera.

    • Do not attempt to remove the back case as it is attached to the motherboard by a ribbon cable.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the flat topped connector straight up from the motherboard.

    • Remove the back case.

Conclusion

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

Kelsea Weber

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