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Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement

Introduction

This guide will enable the user to replace the back panel buttons in the FujiFilm FinePix XP70.

What you need

  1. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Power off the camera.

    • Leaving the camera on while removing presents the risk of electrical shock or permanent data loss.

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    • Push down on the center button and turn the dial on the side counterclockwise to open the battery compartment.

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  3. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the orange tab towards the hinge to release the battery.

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  4. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement, Button: step 4, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement, Button: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Pry the black button plate off using a plastic opening tool.

    • Buttons can fall out easily.

    • It's easiest to start from the side exposed by an open battery compartment.

    • When putting this plate back on, orientate the buttons as shown to properly fit back into the plate.

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  5. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the three buttons out.

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  6. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement, Front and Back Panel: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove one Phillips screw with a Phillips head 0 screwdriver

    • Remove one hex head screw with a hex 1.3 screwdriver bit.

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  8. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew two 4.0mm long hex head screws with a hex 1.3 screwdriver bit.

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  9. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew five 4.0mm screws with a Phillips head 0 screwdriver

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  10. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Pry the black bottom plate off using a plastic opening tool.

    • It is easier to start on the side of the open battery compartment.

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  11. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Pry the front plate off using a plastic opening tool.

    • It's recommended to start at the ridge on the top or bottom side.

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  12. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Lift off the front plate.

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    • Pry the back plate off with a plastic opening tool

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  14. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement, Back Panel: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Pry the two latches off using a spudger.

    • It takes some force to pry the latches off, so be careful to not break them.

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    • Pry the remaining latches with a plastic opening tool.

    • It's best to start on the opposite side. Then pry off the top and end at the bottom.

    • It may take some force to remove this, but be careful to not break the latches off.

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  16. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the two halves apart.

    • Reattach the LCD ribbon cable into the slot before closing the halves when reassembling.

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  17. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew seven 4.0 mm screws with a Phillips 00 screwdriver.

    • Unscrew four 3.0 mm screws with a Phillips 00 screwdriver..

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  18. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement, Back Button: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Lift of the metal panel using a plastic opening tool.

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  19. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Back Button Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the desired button(s).

    • Handle the buttons with care since they easily fall off.

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Conclusion

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

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