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Olympus D590 Retainer Clip Replacement

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

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    5. Olympus D590 Retainer Clip 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 Retainer Clip 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 Retainer Clip 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 Retainer Clip Replacement, Retainer Clip: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Orient the camera as shown, with the bottom facing up.

      • Open the retainer clip, by using your finger to push down and slide to the left.

      • The clip should pop open.

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    2. Olympus D590 Retainer Clip Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Hold the retainer clip down (without re-latching it).

      • Use a flathead screwdriver to start to pry out the pin holding the retainer clip's spring to the camera.

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    3. Olympus D590 Retainer Clip Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
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      • Use tweezers to continue to remove the pin.

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    4. Olympus D590 Retainer Clip Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • When it feels loose, pull the pin all the way out with your fingers.

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    5. Olympus D590 Retainer Clip Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
      • Once the pin comes out, the retainer clip, spring, and pin will no longer be attached to the rest of the camera.

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Conclusion

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

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