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Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement

What you need

  1. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement, Face Plate: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove five baseplate screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  2. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Press and slide the battery cover retainer clip to the left. Use tweezers to lift the battery cover away.

  3. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the single screw from the battery housing using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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

  5. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove two screws from the ports using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  6. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Use a spudger to pry the faceplate away from the rest of the camera.

  7. Olympus D590 Backplate 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.

  8. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement, Backplate: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove three screws fastened to the camera backplate edge.

  9. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two camera flash screws secured to either side of bulb housing component.

  10. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Using an iFixit opening tool, pry the backplate from the camera internal housing component.

  11. Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the backplate away from the camera internal housing component.

Conclusion

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

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