Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement

Remove the six 4.5 mm #00 Phillips screws from the bottom, left, and right sides.

Use a spudger to remove the film slot guard on the top of the camera.

Remove the one 4.5 mm #00 Phillips screw under the slot guard.

Press the release tab on the back of the camera to open the film compartment.

Remove the film cartridge within this compartment.

Press the battery cover in and down to remove it.

Remove any batteries within.

Use a plastic opening tool to help pry the front and back shells apart.

With the camera facing down, remove only the back shell.

Carefully peel the front side of the shell away.

Using a set of tweezers, detach the spring from the body. The spring will retract into the black and gray ring on the front shell.

Once the shell is off, remove the one 6.5 mm screw that is attached to the flash bulb using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Remove the flash bulb from the circuit board by shifting it towards the side with the motor and lifting.

Place the bulb over an open surface and use the soldering gun to melt the three connections off the bulb.

The flash bulb should now be detached completely from the circuit board.