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Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement

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    1. Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement, Record Button: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Using the Phillips #00 Screwdriver, unscrew the five .5 mm Phillips #00 screws on the hand-strap side of the camcorder.

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    2. Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Unscrew the six .5 mm Phillips #00 screws on the bottom of the camcorder.

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    3. Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Once all eleven screws have been removed, put your hand through the hand-strap and tug on the side cover until it comes off completely.

      • The inside of your camcorder should now be completely exposed, as shown in the photos.

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    4. Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Unscrew the two 1 mm Phillips #00 black screws in the corners of the green memory card reader.

      • The screws should be surrounded by orange circles.

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    5. Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Unscrew the black 1 mm Phillips #00 black screw in the left center beside the green motherboard.

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    6. Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Unscrew the 1.2 mm Phillips #00 black screw beneath the motherboard on the bottom of the camcorder.

      • The green motherboard should now be partially detached, as shown in the photo.

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    7. Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the long silver plate that secures the record button.

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    8. Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the old record button from beneath the silver plate.

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    9. Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Place the new Record button into the open slot.

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    10. Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
      • Slide the silver plate into place beside the new Record button.

      • Ensure that the Battery Eject button is lined up properly.

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    11. Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Panasonic HDC-TM15 Record Button Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
      • Re-screw the green motherboard into place and re-attach the side cover to your camcorder.

      • When the side cover is securely fastened, you have completed the Record Button replacement of your Panasonic HDC-TM15 camcorder.

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Conclusion

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

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