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Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement

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Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement

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Step-by-step Instruction Guide

Olympus D590 Camera Backplate Removal. Prerequisite guides for replacing microphone, speaker, LCD screen, and lens.

What you need

Tools

    1. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement, Face Plate: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Remove five baseplate screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    2. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
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      • Press and slide the battery cover retainer clip to the left. Use tweezers to lift the battery cover away.

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    3. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the single screw from the battery housing using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    4. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Using tweezers, lift the rubber plate to expose the ports.

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    5. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Remove two screws from the ports using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    6. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Use a spudger to pry the faceplate away from the rest of the camera.

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    7. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • To avoid disconnection of the connector line to the motherboard, use caution when pulling faceplate away from camera case.

      • Damage to the connector line will prevent the on/off power switch's operational function.

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    1. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement, Backplate: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove three screws fastened to the camera backplate edge.

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    2. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two camera flash screws secured to either side of bulb housing component.

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    3. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Using an iFixit opening tool, pry the backplate from the camera internal housing component.

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    4. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Pull the backplate away from the camera internal housing component.

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Conclusion

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

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