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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Back Cover Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the back cover of your Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 camera, which houses the back panel buttons and LCD screen.

What you need

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    • Remove the eleven 3 mm screws securing the covers to the ZS3.

    • Using too much pressure when removing the screws may strip the screws and complicate screw removal at a later time.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry apart the back cover from the rest of the unit as shown.

    • Be sure to carefully and slowly lift the back cover. Forcefully lifting the back cover and fully separating it at this point may ruin internal connections.

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    • Using your fingernail or a spudger, flip up the ZIF locking flap on the two LCD ribbon cable sockets that connect the back cover to the rest of the unit.

    • Be sure you are opening the locking tab, not pulling against the socket mounted to the board.

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    • Remove the two LCD board ribbon cables out of their sockets.

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Conclusion

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

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