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Nikon Coolpix P510 Lens Casing Replacement

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  1. Nikon Coolpix P510 Lens Casing Replacement, Lens Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 Nikon Coolpix P510 Lens Casing Replacement, Lens Assembly: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Flip the camera upside down and remove six 3mm PH00 Philips screws with a Philips screwdriver.

    • On the thumb grip, remove the one 4mm PH00 Philips screw.

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  2. Nikon Coolpix P510 Lens Casing Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • With the camera upside down, remove the three 3mm PH00 Philips screws on the left side.

    • One of the screws are under the HDMI and A/V Out cover.

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  3. Nikon Coolpix P510 Lens Casing Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • On the opposite side of the camera, remove the two 3mm PH00 Philips screws.

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  4. Nikon Coolpix P510 Lens Casing Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • open the display and remove the two Ph 00 screws near the hinge

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    • Open the flash and use a plastic opening tool to pop the tab under it as shown.

    • Now pull the casing apart.

    • The tripod attachment may fall out on its own, or you will need to pull it out.

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  6. Nikon Coolpix P510 Lens Casing Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Nikon Coolpix P510 Lens Casing Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Unplug the two ribbon cables to completely detach the back, by securely opening the latch

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    • With the back separated, you need to remove six 3mm PH000 Philips screws with a Philips screwdriver.

    • Remove one 5mm PH00 Philips screw

    • To remove the top right corner screw, you may need to lift the corner of the case to gain access to it.

    • With all the screws out, the metal plate should simply lift off.

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  8. Nikon Coolpix P510 Lens Casing Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Nikon Coolpix P510 Lens Casing Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • With the metal plate off, unplug this ribbon cable from the motherboard.

    • To remove the flat-topped connector, you simply lift it up to unplug it.

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    • To get the lens assembly out, you need to remove four 6mm PH00 Philips screws

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  10. Nikon Coolpix P510 Lens Casing Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Nikon Coolpix P510 Lens Casing Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • With the support screws out, you can simply slide the assembly out of the casing.

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    • If you are moving on to take the lens casing off, you do not need to do this step.

    • With the assembly out we need to take of this last piece by removing the three 3mm PH000 Philips screws.

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  12. Nikon Coolpix P510 Lens Casing Replacement, Lens Casing: step 12, image 1 of 2 Nikon Coolpix P510 Lens Casing Replacement, Lens Casing: step 12, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the five PH00 screws surrounding the lens.

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  13. Nikon Coolpix P510 Lens Casing Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Separate the lens casing from the front.

    • The switch on the side simply slides off of the front casing.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device or to attach a new lense, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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