Introduction
The zoom lens moves in and out of the camera while focusing on subjects at various distances. At times, the lens can stop functioning correctly.
What you need
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Use a Phillips #00 driver to remove four screws (3mm) on the left side of the camera. Keep all screws for reassembly.
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Directly on the bottom of the camera there are 3 screws, unscrew all with a Phillips #00 driver.
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Unscrew two screws on the right side of the camera with a Phillips #00 driver.
Ask FixBot
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Locate the battery door on the bottom of the camera. Then slide the battery door open using the iFixit opening tool.
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Gently open the back cover of camera.
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Locate where the LCD screen ribbon is attached to the logic board.
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Using the ifixit opening tool, push the black tab connecting the LCD screen ribbon to the logic board away from you.
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Gently pull the ribbon away from the logic board with thumb and index fingers.
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Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew and remove the (3mm) screw on the bottom of the logic board above the tripod mount. Keep the screw for reassembly.
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Gently pull the front of the case off.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Locate the black patch covering the ribbon that connects the zoom lens to the logic board.
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Carefully remove the black patch using tweezers.
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Using tweezers gently lift the black tab that holds the zoom lens ribbon in place.
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Gently remove the zoom lens ribbon.
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Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver and unscrew then remove the three (3mm) screws shown on the back of the logic board.
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On the left side of the logic board use the same screwdriver. Unscrew and remove the 3mm screw. Keep all screws for reassembly.
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It is now safe for you to remove the zoom lens.
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To reassemble the device, follow these steps in reverse.
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To reassemble your device, follow these steps in reverse order.
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Cal Poly, Team 3-4, Johann Summer 2010 Member of Cal Poly, Team 3-4, Johann Summer 2010
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