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Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement

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  1. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Flip the camera upside down (have the side with the buttons facing away from you)

    • Look for the side with the triangle icon with three lines in it, this is the battery door. Add pressure and slide this door slightly until it clicks and pops open.

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  2. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Once the door clicks, you can open it to reveal the slots holding the memory card and the battery.

    • Focusing on the larger slot, this holds the battery. Push the orange tab away from the slot, this will eject the old battery if one was previously inside.

    • Once this slot is open, you can place the new battery inside.

    • Make sure to close the orange tab to secure it in place!

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  3. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement, LCD Screen: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the four 2.2 mm screws located on the bottom of the camera.

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  4. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two 2.9 mm screws from the side panel.

    • Remove the side panel.

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  5. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the two 5 mm screws from the right side panel.

    • Remove the panel from the right side.

    • Remove the single 2.1 mm screw set underneath the panel.

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  6. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two 4.8 mm screws attaching the back panel to the body on the left side.

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  7. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Gently pull off the back cover.

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  8. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the three 4.8 mm screws from the A/V out tab on the left side.

    • Remove the tab.

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  9. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two 4.6 mm screws attaching the front panel to the body on the left side.

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  10. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Flip up the front panel.

    • Potential for device damage. There should be wires still attaching the panel to the body. DO NOT TRY TO PULL OFF COMPLETELY.

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  11. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the 2.2 mm screw.

    • Remove the 2.9 mm screw.

    • Remove the 2.1 mm screw.

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  12. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully pull the orange LCD connector up and out of the port.

    • Be careful to pull vertically while pushing the black tab upwards

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  13. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the 3.1 mm screw below the LCD.

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  14. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully pull out the plug connecting the LCD to the motherboard.

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  15. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the LCD from the camera body.

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  16. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement, Motherboard: step 16, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two screws on the opposite sides of the flash.

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  17. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two 2.9 mm screws on the right side of the camera.

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  18. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the four screws on the bottom of the camera.

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  19. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the seven 2.8 mm screws from the back of the camera.

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  20. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 1
    • Detach the cable that connects the lens to the left side of the motherboard.

    • Firmly grasp the base of the cable and gently pull it from the socket.

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  21. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the right panel.

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  22. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the 2.8 mm screw from the top of the camera.

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  23. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the three 2.8 mm screws from the motherboard.

    • Detach the orange tab with the foam on top.

    • It should click out of place.

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  24. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 24, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the motherboard by pulling it up and out of the port.

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  25. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 25, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully remove the tab that connects the flash to the motherboard from the port by gently pulling the connector to the right and out of its port.

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  26. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 26, image 1 of 1
    • Fully remove the motherboard from the camera body.

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  27. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement, Lens: step 27, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the orange plug on the right side of the lens.

    • Carefully snap the plug out of place.

    • This piece is meant to snap in and out of place easily!

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  28. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 28, image 1 of 1
    • Once the orange piece detaches, gently pull up the flash unit from its place in the camera.

    • The flash unit will still be attached to the camera by a separate cord.

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  29. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement: step 29, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the lens from the rest of the camera.

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  30. Nikon Coolpix P4 Flash Bulb Replacement, Flash Bulb: step 30, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the tab connecting the flash to the motherboard by gently pulling the connector sideways out of its port, away from flash unit.

    • Unsolder red and black wires.

    • Remove the flash unit.

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Conclusion

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

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