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Flip Video LCD Screen

Introduction

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This guide will show you how to disassemble your flip video and replace the LCD screen.

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips #00 Screwdriver
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  • Spudger
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    1. Flip Video LCD Screen, Outer Shell: step 1, image 1 of 2 Flip Video LCD Screen, Outer Shell: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Turn off the device and take the batteries out.

      • Remove metal sticker under the LCD screen with a spudger.

      • This may require a large force to pry off the glued sticker.

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    2. Flip Video LCD Screen: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the 4 gray screw caps with the spudger. These cover the screw heads and protect from dirt or grime.

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    3. Flip Video LCD Screen: step 3, image 1 of 2 Flip Video LCD Screen: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the 5 10mm screws with the #00 Phillips screwdriver. These connect the back of the outer shell to the front of the outer shell.

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    4. Flip Video LCD Screen: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Open battery door. This can be done by gently depressing and sliding the battery down downward.

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    5. Flip Video LCD Screen: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Use the spudger to separate outer shells.

      • The spudger must be inserted between the shell halves to pry the edges apart.

      • Slowly work around the outside to separate the halves.

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    1. Flip Video LCD Screen, Circuit Board: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the 3 5mm screws securing the circuit board to the front shell with the #00 Phillips screwdriver.

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    2. Flip Video LCD Screen: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Slowly lift the left side of the circuit board.

      • Do not attempt to remove the circuit board completely yet. It is still connected to the device.

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    3. Flip Video LCD Screen: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Disconnect the USB port cable from the back side of the circuit board.

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    4. Flip Video LCD Screen: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Slide out the battery contacts.

      • Battery contacts

      • Slot where battery contacts were located

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    1. Flip Video LCD Screen, LCD Screen: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • With the LCD screen facing away from you, remove the 2 bronze 3 mm screws securing the LCD using the #00 Phillips screwdriver.

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    2. Flip Video LCD Screen: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Flip over the circuit board and unlock the two black tabs on the ribbon connector by sliding them upwards.

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    3. Flip Video LCD Screen: step 12, image 1 of 1
      • Gently pull out ribbon cable.

      • If the ribbon cable does not come out easily you may not have fully unlocked the ribbon cable connector in the previous step.

      • The LCD screen is now removed and can be replaced.

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Conclusion

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

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