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Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit

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  1. Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit, Remove Screws: step 1, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit, Remove Screws: step 1, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit, Remove Screws: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the screws from the bottom, right, and left side of camera.

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  2. Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit, Remove back: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the back of the camera, this may require force.

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  3. Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit, Remove Metal Bracket: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the right metal bracket of the viewing lens

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  4. Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit, Remove front of camera: step 4, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit, Remove front of camera: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Hello! Today you are going to be learning how to disassemble the front camera of a Nikon Coolpix 5600. You will need a Nikon Coolpix, Ifixit opening tool and a Phillips Screwdriver #00. The first step is to pull the front of the camera off of the mother board. To do this you must pull at each side of front and back on the camera.

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  5. Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit: step 5, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Next, pull the grey circular facet that sits on the bottom outside of the camera off by using blue Ifixit opening tool. It is okay to use force if needed.

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  6. Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Now take your Phillips #00 screwdriver and unscrew the bottom right corner screw. Once the screw is out just place it on the table.

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  7. Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Finally, take the same Phillips screwdriver and unscrew the top right corner screw. Place the top screw on the table as well. Now you have accurately disassembled the front camera of a Nikon Coolpix 5600.

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  8. Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit, Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the grey plastic around the screen

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  9. Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Twist the grey bracket counterclockwise to remove it from the silver LCD bracket.

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  10. Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Maneuver to detach the flash bulb.

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  11. Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the metal bracket under the lens

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  12. Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the plastic bracket through the metal bracket.

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    • Remove the orange cable from the motherboard.

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  13. Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the black tape off.

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  14. Disassembling Nikon Coolpix 5600 Flash Unit: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the two screws underneath.

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    • Remove lens

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Conclusion

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

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