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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Back panel buttons Replacement

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  1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Back panel buttons Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Back panel buttons Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Back panel buttons Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the following eleven screws securing the covers to the ZS3

    • Eleven 3 mm Phillips screws

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

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  2. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Back panel buttons Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Back panel buttons Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • 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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  4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Back panel buttons Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Back panel buttons Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • 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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  5. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Back panel buttons Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

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

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  6. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Back panel buttons Replacement, Back panel buttons: step 5, image 1 of 3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Back panel buttons Replacement, Back panel buttons: step 5, image 2 of 3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Back panel buttons Replacement, Back panel buttons: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use the flat end of the spudger to gently pry the buttons from the back panel.

    • Remove the buttons in three pieces, starting with the top left one, then moving to one next to it. Once this is finished remove the rest of the buttons.

    • The buttons are attached to the back cover using adhesive, and this may need to be reapplied to put them back on.

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Conclusion

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

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