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Disassembling Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Back Cover

Introduction

Since this is step one, you will just need to start with your camera.

What you need

  1. Disassembling Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Back Cover, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery and memory card from the device.

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  2. Disassembling Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Back Cover: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove 4 screws from the right side of the camera.

    • There are two 3.4mm screws at the top.

    • There are two 2.2mm screws at the bottom.

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  3. Disassembling Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Back Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 3.4mm screw on the left side of the camera.

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  5. Disassembling Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Back Cover: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove 5 screws from the base of the camera.

    • There are two 2.2mm screws next to the battery compartment.

    • There are three 4mm screws around the tripod mount.

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  6. Disassembling Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Back Cover: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Slowly slide the back cover away from the device

    • The back casing is held in place by two ribbon cables. Do not pull the back cover too far from the camera.

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  7. Disassembling Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Back Cover: step 6, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Back Cover: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Detach both ribbon cables using a spudger.

    • Use the tip of the spudger to lift the black clip upward, unlocking the ribbon cable.

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  8. Disassembling Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Back Cover: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the back casing from the camera.

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Conclusion

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

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That is not a disassembly! All is shows is taking the back of the camera off. How about showing how to disassembly the camera down to its individual components and make repairs, like getting the lens to extend of fixing a sticking shutter.

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