Skip to main content

Olympus D590 Motherboard Replacement

What you need

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

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

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

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

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

  7. Olympus D590 Motherboard 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 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove four screws holding the motherboard to the internal housing component using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

  9. Olympus D590 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Be cautious of the wires attached to the motherboard.

    • Remove the motherboard from the internal housing component.

    • Do not completely lift the motherboard out with the wiring connected. The wires must be disconnected before proceeding. The next step will demonstrate disconnection process.

  10. Olympus D590 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Olympus D590 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Olympus D590 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Use rounded tweezers to disconnect the three wiring strips from the motherboard.

    • Using sharp tweezers may tear wiring tape and wires.

    • Use gentle force when wiggling or pulling wiring tape and wires to disconnect from the motherboard.

Conclusion

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

2 other people completed this guide.

Sara

Member since: 04/15/10

84 Reputation

2 Guides authored

Team

Cal Poly, Team 28-23, Regan Spring 2010 Member of Cal Poly, Team 28-23, Regan Spring 2010

CPSU-REGAN-S10S28G23

4 Members

14 Guides authored

0 Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 0

Past 7 Days: 0

Past 30 Days: 1

All Time: 1,765