Plastic Casing

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This guide will help you install a new casing for your camera.

  • Author: Clay Young
  • Time required: 5 minutes
  • Difficulty: Easy

This guide will teach the reader how to install a new case of the camera. If the case on the camera gets cracked or is starting to come apart, this guide will help to replace it with a new case.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Batteries  ¶ 

  • Flip the camera over so the bottom is facing you.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Slid the casing on the bottom right out in the direction of the arrow.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Remove the batteries by pulling up on the top with your fingers.

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Add Note Edit Step 4 — Plastic Casing  ¶ 

  • Unless otherwise stated, use a phillips #00 screwdriver to remove screws.

  • Remove the two 4.70mm screws in the bottom of the plastic casing.

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Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • Remove the four 4.70mm screws in the left side of the camera.

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Now on the side with the strap, remove the other four 4.70mm screws.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Use your thumbs to pry the case apart.

  • It is easiest to pry to case apart if your start at the bottom.

  • The case should come apart with minimal effort. If it doesn't, you can use a tool such as a Spudger or Plastic Opening tool.

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Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • This step requires a significant amount of force.

  • Pull the bottom half of the inner camera out of case about half an inch. This may be difficult and force is necessary.

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