Fujifilm FinePix XP80 LCD Screen Replacement

Introduction

A malfunctioning LCD screen, whether it simply won't turn on, dead pixels, or some other issue, is a major inconvenience. Use this guide to get it working properly again.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Open the side panel which houses the battery compartment. Press the center button down and twist the dial.

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Step 2

Release the battery from its secured position by pulling the orange tab back. The battery can then be removed from its compartment.

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Step 3 Exterior Case

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Using a Phillips PH000 bit, remove the five 2mm screws on the bottom of the camera.

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Step 4

Using a H1.3 hex head bit, remove the two 2mm screws from the top of the camera.

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Step 5

Using a H1.3 hex head bit, remove the two 2mm screws on the side of the camera.

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Step 6

Using a plastic opening tool, gently pry up the edge of the button case, located at the top of the camera, until it unclips.

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Step 7

Gently pry the side area of the case apart.

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Step 8

Continue using the opening tool on the bottom of the camera to gently pry the case apart.

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Step 9

Use the plastic opening tool to carefully pry the yellow front panel completely away from the camera.
Use your hands to take off the yellow back panel.

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Step 10 Interior Case

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Using the H1.3 hex head bit, remove the four screws on the front of the camera.

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Step 11

Using the H1.3 hex head bit, remove the screw on the back of the camera.

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Step 12

Open the battery compartment on the side of the camera.
Using your plastic opening tool, carefully pry the two clips apart as indicated in the photo.

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Step 13

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Unclip the front interior panel from the top, bottom and side of the camera.

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Step 14

Gently open the camera, noting the presence of two orange tapes along one side that connect the motherboard to the LCD screen.
Open the camera like a book and lay both sides flat next to one another, leaving the orange tapes connected.

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Step 15 LCD Screen

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Once you expose the inside of the camera, use the PH000 Phillips head bit and remove the four screws as shown.
Carefully remove the tape binding the screen to the camera.

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