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Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement

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  1. Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement, Clip Side Repair: step 1, image 1 of 2 Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement, Clip Side Repair: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Remove both 6 mm screws from the clip side of the camera.

    • After you have removed the two screws, remove both the clip and the plate behind the clip so that the inside of the camera is exposed.

    • If one of more of the clips appear to be broken, the back plate might need to be replaced.

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  2. Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement, Top of Camera: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • The top of the camera does not contain screws. You do not need to remove anything from the top of the camera.

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  3. Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement, Plug Side: step 3, image 1 of 3 Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement, Plug Side: step 3, image 2 of 3 Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement, Plug Side: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the two 5 mm screws on the side of the camera with the plug.

    • Open the compartment door and remove both 6 cm screws inside of the compartment door. This will allow you to remove the tan piece held by the screws.

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  4. Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement, Bottom: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the camera so that you are looking at the bottom of the camera.

    • Remove the two 4 mm screws from the bottom of the camera.

    • The screws are different. The rear screw is has an unthreaded shank to locate the outer shell while screwing into the inner frame.

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  5. Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement, Front Panel: step 5, image 1 of 3 Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement, Front Panel: step 5, image 2 of 3 Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement, Front Panel: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Use the plastic opening tool to remove both components of the front panel. This includes the black part on the outside of the front panel and the main silver panel.

    • Once every screw and panel is removed, you can replace the backplate to make your camera weatherproof again.

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  6. Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement, Opening the Internal Case: step 6, image 1 of 3 Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement, Opening the Internal Case: step 6, image 2 of 3 Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement, Opening the Internal Case: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Using the plastic opening tools, carefully open the case.

    • Do not tear the white circuit ribbon.

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  7. Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement, Opening the Screen's Protective Cover: step 7, image 1 of 3 Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement, Opening the Screen's Protective Cover: step 7, image 2 of 3 Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement, Opening the Screen's Protective Cover: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Using the screwdriver, remove the ten 3mm anchor screws.

    • Using the plastic opening tool, open the protective cover so that the screen is exposed.

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  8. Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement, Unclipping the Screen from the Circuit Ribbon: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully unclip the screen from its circuit ribbon.

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Conclusion

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

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