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Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement

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Time Required: 30 - 45 minutes
Difficulty: Very difficult
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Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement

Introduction

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This will teach you how to remove the lens.

What you need

Tools

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

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    2. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens 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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    1. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement, Kodak EasyShare LS743 Camera Case Disassembly: step 3, image 1 of 3 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement, Kodak EasyShare LS743 Camera Case Disassembly: step 3, image 2 of 3 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement, Kodak EasyShare LS743 Camera Case Disassembly: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • 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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    2. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • 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 Lens Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Carefully remove the rear camera casing.

      • Carefully remove the front camera casing.

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    1. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement, Top and menu buttons: step 6, image 1 of 2 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement, Top and menu buttons: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the top panel screw (1x 4.37mm).

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    2. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the top panel.

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    3. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the back panel screws (1x 3.33mm, and 1x 3.40mm).

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    4. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
      • Separate the inner casing from the tripod mount.

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      • Gently pull the orange tab out of the circuit board.

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    6. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
      • Carefully separate and flip over the LCD panel to expose the central circuit board.

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    7. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the (1x 3.33mm) screw from the menu button panel .

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    8. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
      • Pull the second orange tab from the circuit board and remove the buttons.

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    1. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement, Removing LCD: step 14, image 1 of 3 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement, Removing LCD: step 14, image 2 of 3 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement, Removing LCD: step 14, image 3 of 3
      • Flip up the LCD screen to reveal the two orange ribbon cables.

      • Disconnect the two ribbons cables from their sockets on the motherboard.

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    1. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement, Capacitor: step 15, image 1 of 3 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement, Capacitor: step 15, image 2 of 3 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement, Capacitor: step 15, image 3 of 3
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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 Lens Replacement: step 16, 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 Lens Replacement: step 17, 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 Lens Replacement: step 18, 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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    5. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 2 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 2
      • 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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    1. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement, Lens: step 20, image 1 of 2 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement, Lens: step 20, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the (1x4.27) screw from the front of the camera.

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    2. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 2 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Lens Replacement: step 21, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the orange tabs from the back of the camera to remove the lens.

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Conclusion

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

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