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Flash Motherboard

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    1. Flash Motherboard, Front and Back Covers: step 1, image 1 of 3 Flash Motherboard, Front and Back Covers: step 1, image 2 of 3 Flash Motherboard, Front and Back Covers: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Unscrew a total of 6 4.45 mm phillips head screws using a #00 phillips head screwdriver.

      • There are 2 screws on the left side (when looking at the front of the camera).

      • There are 3 screws on the bottom

      • There is 1 screw on the right side

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    2. Flash Motherboard: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Turn to the bottom of the camera.

      • Open the memory card cover by sliding the "CARD/BATT." button up, and then pulling the cover to the left.

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    3. Flash Motherboard: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • This is what the SD card/battery compartment looks like when opened.

      • Remove one 4.45mm phillips head screw from the SD card/battery compartment using a #00 phillips head screwdriver.

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    4. Flash Motherboard: step 4, image 1 of 2 Flash Motherboard: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Gently remove the front cover away from the camera body.

      • Tip: Start by loosening the teeth on the left side of the camera next to the battery compartment.

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    5. Flash Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • The camera should look like this once the front cover is removed.

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    6. Flash Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 3 Flash Motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 3 Flash Motherboard: step 6, image 3 of 3
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      • Start from the battery compartment and remove the back cover.

      • Caution: Do not tug on the back cover after it is removed. This could tear the ribbon attaching the back cover to the camera body.

      • Remove the connecting ribbon from the body of the camera using a pair of tweezers.

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    7. Flash Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Once the ribbon connecting the back cover is removed, the back of the camera body should look like this.

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    1. Flash Motherboard, Flash Motherboard: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Turn to the front of the camera.

      • Find the flash motherboard located behind the flash assembly on the top right.

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    2. Flash Motherboard: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Use a soldering iron and a desoldering wick to disconnect the wires from the marked locations.

      • Once the cables are disconnected, you are now ready to install a new motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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