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Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement

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Time Required: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
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Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement

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    1. Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement, Flash Button: step 1, image 1 of 2 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement, Flash Button: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Open the battery cover and remove the AA batteries from the camera if any are inserted.

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    2. Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
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      • Remove screws using a 00 Phillips-Head screwdriver:

      • Eight (8) 3mm screws on the lower portion of the camera

      • Four (4) on the bottom of the camera

      • Four (4) on the inside of the battery cover

      • Four (4) 6mm screws on the sides of the camera (two on each side)

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    3. Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Start from a corner and gently remove the bottom of the camera.

      • The cover will easily lift off, so not much pressure is required.

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    4. Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Use a Plastic Opening Tool to remove the back of the camera

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    5. Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
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      • Remove the four (4) 3mm screws attaching the LCD screen to the circuit board.

      • Use Tweezers to carefully detach the ribbon cable

      • Use extreme caution on this step, as the ribbon cable is very fragile and can rip very easily.

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    6. Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Open the flash compartment and remove two (2) 3mm screws.

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    7. Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Use a Plastic Opening Tool to carefully remove the top of the camera.

      • Use caution when removing the top of the camera

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    8. Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Remove four (4) 3mm screws from the circuit board underneath the button set.

      • Gently move the circuit board aside.

      • Gently move aside the metal sheet.

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    9. Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Flash Button Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
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      • Use Tweezers to carefully remove the flash button.

      • The button should simply pop out when light pressure is applied.

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Conclusion

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

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