Nikon Coolpix P510 Lens Casing Replacement
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Go to step 1 ↓This guide uses the lens assembly guide to get the camera apart. Once you have finished with the lens assembly, getting to the casing is fairly easy.
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Flip the camera upside down and remove six 3mm PH00 Philips screws with a Philips screwdriver.
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On the thumb grip, remove the one 4mm PH00 Philips screw.
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With the camera upside down, remove the three 3mm PH00 Philips screws on the left side.
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Open the flash and use a plastic opening tool to pop the tab under it as shown.
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Now pull the casing apart.
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The tripod attachment may fall out on its own, or you will need to pull it out.
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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.
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Remove one 5mm PH00 Philips screw
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With all the screws out, the metal plate should simply lift off.
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With the metal plate off, unplug this ribbon cable from the motherboard.
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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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With the support screws out, you can simply slide the assembly out of the casing.
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With the assembly out we need to take of this last piece by removing the three 3mm PH000 Philips screws.
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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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