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Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Front and Back Panel Replacement

Introduction

Water may get trapped within the casing of the camera, and to prevent further damage, removing the panels allows for cleaning the camera inside and out. These panels can also be replaced if they are cracked, which allows water to seep in.

What you need

  1. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Front and Back Panel 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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  2. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Front and Back Panel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Front and Back Panel Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • 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 Front and Back Panel 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 Front and Back Panel Replacement, Front and Back Panel: step 4, 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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  6. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Front and Back Panel Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

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

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

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

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  8. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Front and Back Panel Replacement: step 7, 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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  9. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Front and Back Panel Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Front and Back Panel Replacement: step 8, 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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  10. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Front and Back Panel Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Lift off the front plate.

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  11. Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Front and Back Panel Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Front and Back Panel Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Front and Back Panel Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Pry the back plate off with a plastic opening tool

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Conclusion

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

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One Comment

Very helpful, do you know if you can buy these parts? I need the back part of the camera.

thank you

jg

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