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Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement

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Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement

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This will teach you how to remove the capacitor in your Kodak EasyShare LS743.

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    1. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Using your fingernail, open the battery cover.

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    2. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the orange latch sideways to eject the battery.

      • Remove the battery from the battery slot.

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      • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove two 5.39 mm screws next to the battery slot.

      • Remove the metal piece holding down the lanyard, then remove the lanyard.

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      • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove seven screws located on the outside case of the camera.

      • One 6.25 mm screw is located on the top right corner, right to the "OK" button.

      • Four 4.45 mm screws are on the bottom of the camera.

      • Two 2.95 mm screws are on the left side of the camera, above the USB port.

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    3. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Carefully remove the rear camera casing.

      • Carefully remove the front camera casing.

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      • The capacitor can store electricity even when the camera is off! Do not touch it until you have safely discharged it.

      • Connect the two capacitor wires briefly with a pair of metal tweezers to discharge the capacitor. You may see a small spark.

      • Remove eight screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

      • Two (4.31 mm) screws are in the front of the camera.

      • Two (3.30 mm) screws are located in the bottom of the camera.

      • This causes the tripod mount on the bottom to become loose.

      • Four (3 x 3.33 mm and 1 x 4.34 mm) screws are in the back of the camera.

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    2. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the tripod mount from the bottom of the camera and set it aside.

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    3. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Pull the black latch outward slightly to release the orange flex cable.

      • Carefully disconnect the orange flex cable.

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    4. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Soldering irons pose a burn risk if handled improperly.

      • Desolder the red and black wire and remove them.

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      • Hold the camera firmly and gently remove the capacitor (attached by adhesive) by wiggling it loose.

      • Desolder the pink and black wire and remove both of them.

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Conclusion

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

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