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DMC-GF3 LCD Display Replacement

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DMC-GF3 LCD Display Replacement

Introduction

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This guide will help you safely disassemble your unit and replace your existing damaged LCD. You will need a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips #000 Screwdriver
    4.9
  • Spudger
    4.9
    1. DMC-GF3 LCD Display Replacement, LCD Display: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the battery and memory card from the device.

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    2. DMC-GF3 LCD Display Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 DMC-GF3 LCD Display Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Remove 4 (2mm) screws from the bottom of the unit.

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    3. DMC-GF3 LCD Display Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 DMC-GF3 LCD Display Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 DMC-GF3 LCD Display Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Remove 4 (4mm) screws from the sides of the unit. You are removing screws from both the right and left sides of the unit (4 screws total)

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    4. DMC-GF3 LCD Display Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 DMC-GF3 LCD Display Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Slightly lift up the left side of unit to remove the side panel. Do not remove the rear chassis. Just lift up enough to remove side panel.

      • Caution. The rear Chassis is attached to two ribbon panels so please do not remove the chassis in this step.

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    5. DMC-GF3 LCD Display Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • When opening the rear casing be careful not to pull on the flex cables. There are 2 flex cables on each side of the rear casing.

      • Slightly lift the rear casing. Do not completely remove it. Just lift just enough so the right flex clamp is visible. Keep in mind the left side of the rear casing is also attached to a flex clamp. Use a spudger or other method to release the cable. Do not remove the rear casing yet.

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    6. DMC-GF3 LCD Display Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Remove flex cable using a spudger or other method. Remove rear casing.

      • These plastic clamps are fragile and break easily. Use caution when releasing the cable. Use equal pressure throughout entire clamp or risk breaking the clamp.

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    7. DMC-GF3 LCD Display Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 DMC-GF3 LCD Display Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Insert wisdom here.

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Conclusion

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

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