Fujifilm FinePix T500 Lens Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓If your Fujifilm FinePix T500 is producing blurry images or is cracked or broken, use this guide to replace the camera lens. The camera lens transmits light to a fixed focal point. A faulty camera lens will transmit dark images, or no images at all. Fortunately, the camera lens can be replaced in just a few steps. It is important to approach the repair with proper techniques and tools to ensure a smooth replacement.
What you need
Tools
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Spudger4.9
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Open the battery compartment and remove the battery.
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Carefully pry the front half of the casing away from the camera.
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Pay close attention to the sensor cover—a small piece of translucent plastic—as it may fall out of place. If it does, place it back in its original position.
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Lift the LCD screen out of the camera.
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Locate the tab securing the ribbon cable that connects the screen to the motherboard. Using a spudger, gently lift the tab to release the ribbon. Carefully disconnect the screen from the motherboard.
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Pry off the center casing of the camera. Separate the top and side sections individually before fully removing the casing.
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Peel back the strip of black tape to reveal a red and black wire.
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Detach the orange ribbon by gently pulling on it.
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Detach the golden ribbon by gently lifting it with the spudger.
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The lens should now be free to simply be pushed out of its socket.
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The black and red wires that were exposed previously may be in the way of removing the lens and may break. If they do, you will need to solder these wires back into place upon reassembly.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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