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Fujifilm FinePix 4700 Zoom Button Circuit Board Replacement

Introduction

In order to access the button circuit board, the back cover of the camera needs to first be removed.

What you need

  1. Fujifilm FinePix 4700 Zoom Button Circuit Board Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm FinePix 4700 Zoom Button Circuit Board Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm FinePix 4700 Zoom Button Circuit Board Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 7 screws on the sides of the camera:

    • Four 3.95mm Phillips screws located on the bottom of the camera

    • Two 3.95mm Phillips screws located on the right side of the camera

    • One 3.95mm Phillips screw located on the left side of the camera

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  2. Fujifilm FinePix 4700 Zoom Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide open the battery compartment cover with your thumb.

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  3. Fujifilm FinePix 4700 Zoom Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm FinePix 4700 Zoom Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm FinePix 4700 Zoom Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Wedge the edge of the spudger between the front and back case, near the corner of the flash.

    • Carefully run the spudger along the right edge of the camera, creating an opening.

    • Insert the spudger into the left side of the camera, above the screwhole. Then carefully run it along this edge.

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  5. Fujifilm FinePix 4700 Zoom Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm FinePix 4700 Zoom Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Watch out for the orange ribbon that is still attached to the back cover when you lift it up. It is very delicate and might rip.

    • Slowly lift the back cover straight up, lightly jiggling it if necessary.

    • Remove the battery compartment cover.

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  6. Fujifilm FinePix 4700 Zoom Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently insert the spudger under the clip holding the orange ribbon. The clip should lift up and the ribbon will slide out.

    • This step will free the back cover from the rest of the camera.

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  7. Fujifilm FinePix 4700 Zoom Button Circuit Board Replacement, Button Circuit Board: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two screws on the bracket holding the right side of the button circuit board.

    • One 3.85mm Phillips #00 screw

    • One 3.4mm Phillips #00 screw

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    • Use your fingers to remove the metal bracket and brown colored film.

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    • Use the spudger to pry up the clear plastic tab.

    • Pull the button receiver, button circuit board, and swivel button out as a single unit.

    • Jiggle the swivel button out of place if necessary.

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Conclusion

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

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