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Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement

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  1. Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Turn the camera upside down.

    • Place your thumb on the switch, and slide it towards the center of the camera.

    • The compartment will pop open.

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  2. Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Once you have the battery compartment open, slide the orange tab away from the battery until it ejects.

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  3. Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the battery out.

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  4. Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement, Lens: step 4, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement, Lens: step 4, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement, Lens: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Begin by removing the outside screws using a Phillips #000 Screwdriver:

    • Remove the three 3.6 mm silver screws located on the bottom of the camera.

    • Remove all four of the 4.7 mm screws from the sides of the camera.

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  5. Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Remove all screws listed below using a Phillips #000 Screwdriver:

    • Lift up the screen and remove the two 4.5 mm screws located in the bottom corners.

    • Remove the 4.0 mm screw that is located behind the screen and directly under the eye piece.

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  6. Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully remove the bottom piece of the camera.

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  7. Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Do not pull hard when removing the backing because it could rip the orange strip attached to the motherboard.

    • Gently pull off the back of the camera from the left side so that it is partially open.

    • Use a spudger to lift up the tab holding the orange strip and slide the strip out to disconnect it

    • Refer to the next step to see pictures of how to properly use the spudger when removing a strip.

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  8. Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • For all five indicated orange strips:

    • Use a spudger to lift up the tab holding the orange strip and slide the strip out to disconnect it.

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  9. Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • For the final orange strip located behind the top strip:

    • Use a spudger to lift up the tab holding the orange strip and slide the strip out to disconnect it.

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  10. Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Remove all screws listed below using a Phillips #000 Screwdriver:

    • Remove the two 3.4 mm screws at the bottom of the silver plate.

    • Peel back the clear strip to reveal a 2.8 mm screw on the left of the silver plate and remove it.

    • Peel back the copper plate.

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  11. Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the three 2.6 mm screws located in the top two corners and the bottom right corner of the motherboard using a Phillips #000 Screwdriver.

    • Lift the motherboard so it is out of your way to remove the lens.

    • You do not need to desolder the motherboard to reach the lens.

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  12. Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the four 4.4 mm silver screws at the corners of the lens using a Phillips #000 Screwdriver.

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  13. Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm X30 Lens Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Pull the lens down so it can clear the silver tab.

    • Then push the lens with your index fingers from the front of the camera until it is removed.

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Conclusion

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

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