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Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement

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  1. Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement, External Casing: step 1, image 1 of 3 Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement, External Casing: step 1, image 2 of 3 Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement, External Casing: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Using a Philips #000 head screwdriver, remove the 8 screws (3.30 mm) visible on the external part of the camera.

    • There are 2 on each side, and 4 on the bottom.

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  2. Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the black casing on the back of the camera that runs around the LCD screen.

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  3. Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Using the Philips #000 head screwdriver, remove the 1.90 mm internal screw located just above the lanyard mount.

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  4. Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Pry off the front shell casing.

    • If you find this difficult, use a prying tool to help gently remove the casing.

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  5. Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Using the Philips #000 head screwdriver, remove the 3.30 mm screw located on the side of the camera near the lanyard mount.

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  6. Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Using the Philips #000 head screwdriver, remove 2 additional 3.30 mm screws holding the lanyard mount in place.

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  7. Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the lanyard mount and accompanying side shell casing off of the camera.

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  8. Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Using the Philips #000 head screwdriver, remove the 3.30 mm screw securing the top shell casing.

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  9. Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Using the Philips #000 head screwdriver, remove the 3.40 mm screw located on the front of the camera in the upper corner by the LED light.

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  10. Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the remaining side shell casing.

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  11. Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the top shell casing.

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  12. Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement, Functional Button Plate: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Using the Philips #000 head screwdriver, remove the 3.40 mm screw located near the functional buttons.

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  13. Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
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    • Using precision tweezers, remove the ribbon cable that runs from the functional buttons plate to the under side of the motherboard.

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  14. Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • Using precision tweezers, lift up the bottom of the functional buttons plate and remove the metal plate.

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Conclusion

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

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