Kodak EasyShare M381 Lens/Optics Replacement

First, press in and slide forward the battery latch as indicated by the arrow.

Press down on battery until you hear a click and release it. Battery should easily slide out.

Remove the two 3.85 mm screws on the bottom right of the camera, as indicated.

Remove dial button located on top of camera, by gently pulling up.

Starting at one side, carefully work the chrome frame off of the camera itself.

On the right side of the camera, locate and remove the two 3.25 mm screws as highlighted.

Carefully lift the motherboard panel up, pulling towards the left. Make sure you do not rip the blue ribbon.

Using a plastic opening tool, gently lift up on the ribbon fastener until it is in an upright position.

Slide panel away from camera.

Using a plastic opening tool, gently lift ribbon clamp as indicated to remove the screen ribbon from the motherboard.

Screen should now be detached. Gently lift it away from the base of the camera.

Remove the 3.9 mm frame screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Using both hands, carefully pull the frame apart from the camera.

Locate and remove the four 3.25 mm screws securing the back panel to the frame of the camera using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Lift up and remove panel, detaching it from the camera frame.

Remove the three 3.25 mm screws securing the hexagon-shaped, copper panel to the optical device.

Gently peel back the main optic ribbon, ensuring it is securely out of the way.

Remove the six 3.25 mm screws securing the optic lens to the camera frame.

Carefully remove the square lens film, ensuring you do not bend it. This film will be in two pieces: a black cover, and a glass square piece. It is very fragile, so handle with care.

There is a small ribbon attaching the optical lens piece to the motherboard. Using a plastic opening tool, gently lift up on this ribbon's clamp, detaching it from the motherboard.

The optic assembly should now be free. Use a pry tool to lift it far enough up that you can grab and remove it.