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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Discharge Flash Replacement

Introduction

This guide serves to help the user replace the flash bulb.

Warning: The replacement of the flash bulb requires great care, as any force could damage the frame or any internal cables/wires that may be essential to the camera's function. To avoid damage, treat the frame with care when prying it off, and treat and wires or cables with care as well.

What you need

  1. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Discharge Flash Replacement, Frame: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the camera so that the bottom is facing upwards.

    • With the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove all four screws.

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  2. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Discharge Flash Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the camera so that it is now on the right side.

    • With the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove all four screws.

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  3. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Discharge Flash Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the camera so that it is now on the left side.

    • Move or remove the flap hiding the camera ports.

    • With the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove all screws.

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  4. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Discharge Flash Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the camera so that it is now on the top side.

    • With a spudger, pry off the highlighted metal piece of the camera.

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  5. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Discharge Flash Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • With the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove all four screws.

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  6. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Discharge Flash Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the LCD screen up and out of the way.

    • With the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the screws.

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  8. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Discharge Flash Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Discharge Flash Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • With a spudger, pry off the frame.

    • If the frame does not easily dislodge after a few attempts, ensure that all screws are taken out.

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  9. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Discharge Flash Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Slowly and carefully pull the frame away to have a better view of the inside.

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  10. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Discharge Flash Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Peel back (or off) the black tape to expose more of the inside of the camera.

    • Flip the white switch of the highlighted chamber up, and that should unlock the ribbon cable from its compartment.

    • To see if this worked, gently pull the ribbon cable out of the compartment. It should come out without force.

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  11. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Discharge Flash Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable.

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  12. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Discharge Flash Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • With the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove all five screws.

    • Remove the metal casing.

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  13. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Discharge Flash Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • With the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove all screws.

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  14. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Discharge Flash Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Ensure the four ribbon cables are disconnected from the motherboard.

    • Be aware, one is under the black tape.

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  15. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Discharge Flash Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Begin desoldering all four highlighted areas.

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  16. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Discharge Flash Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the motherboard.

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  17. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Discharge Flash Replacement, Discharge Flash: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the discharge flash by giving it a light tug. It is held in place with glue.

    • Replace the old flash bulb with a new one, and begin the reconstruction of the device.

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Conclusion

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

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