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Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement

Introduction

If the buttons on your Fujifilm FinePix T500 camera are unresponsive, the issue may be with the circuit board. Replacing the circuit board can restore functionality, but it requires careful handling of small components. Be cautious when working with internal electronics, as improper handling can cause further issues. Follow this step-by-step guide to safely complete the repair.

What you need

  1. Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement, LCD Screen: step 1, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement, LCD Screen: step 1, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement, LCD Screen: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Unscrew the six 3.5mm Philips head from the outer casing.

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    • Open the battery compartment and remove the battery.

    • Carefully pry the front half of the casing away from the camera.

    • Pay close attention to the sensor cover—a small piece of translucent plastic—as it may fall out of place. If it does, place it back in its original position.

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  3. Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Pry the back half of the casing from the camera.

    • Be careful when maneuvering the camera without the casing on as the LCD screen is not fastened to anything.

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  4. Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the LCD screen out of the camera.

    • Locate the tab securing the ribbon cable that connects the screen to the motherboard. Using a spudger, gently lift the tab to release the ribbon. Carefully disconnect the screen from the motherboard.

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  5. Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement, Lens: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the 3.5 mm Phillips head screw from the corner of the camera.

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  6. Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Pry off the center casing of the camera. Separate the top and side sections individually before fully removing the casing.

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    • Unscrew the two 3.5 mm Phillips head screws in the metal plate.

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  9. Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Pry the metal plate out using the spudger.

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  10. Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Peel back the strip of black tape to reveal a red and black wire.

    • Detach the orange ribbon by gently pulling on it.

    • Detach the golden ribbon by gently lifting it with the spudger.

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  11. Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • The lens should now be free to simply be pushed out of its socket.

    • The black and red wires that were exposed previously may be in the way of removing the lens and may break. If they do, you will need to solder these wires back into place upon reassembly.

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  12. Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 1 of 1
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    • Use tweezers to pull back the plastic covering the top of the camera.

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  13. Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Use tweezers to disconnect both the red and the black wires located next to the flash of the camera.

    • These wires will need to be soldered back in place upon reassembly.

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  14. Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Pry off the top circuit board using the spudger.

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  15. Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Use tweezers to disconnect the blue and white wires on the underside of the camera.

    • These wires will need to be soldered back in place upon reassembly.

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  16. Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Push the motherboard out of the camera body.

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  17. Fujifilm FinePix T500 Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board Replacement, Shutter and Power Button Circuit Board: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Desolder the red, black, and white wires from the circuit board that you pried off earlier.

    • You will have to solder these wires in the same locations on your replacement circuit board. Removing the motherboard makes accessing the wires easier and eliminates the risk of the motherboard being damaged from a soldering accident.

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Conclusion

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

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