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Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement

Introduction

In this guide you will need two tools: a Phillips #00 screwdriver and a soldering iron. Take caution when taking out the bulb especially if the capacitor is in tact, you may get shocked if you touch it.

What you need

  1. Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement, Camera Shell: step 1, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement, Camera Shell: step 1, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement, Camera Shell: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the six 4.5 mm #00 Phillips screws from the bottom, left, and right sides.

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  2. Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use a spudger to remove the film slot guard on the top of the camera.

    • Remove the one 4.5 mm #00 Phillips screw under the slot guard.

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  3. Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Press the release tab on the back of the camera to open the film compartment.

    • Remove the film cartridge within this compartment.

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  4. Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Press the battery cover in and down to remove it.

    • Remove any batteries within.

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  6. Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use a plastic opening tool to help pry the front and back shells apart.

    • With the camera facing down, remove only the back shell.

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  7. Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Carefully peel the front side of the shell away.

    • As you lift the front shell, be careful to not pull too hard since there is a spring attached to the shell and the camera body.

    • Using a set of tweezers, detach the spring from the body. The spring will retract into the black and gray ring on the front shell.

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  8. Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement, Flash Bulb: step 7, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement, Flash Bulb: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Once the shell is off, remove the one 6.5 mm screw that is attached to the flash bulb using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the flash bulb from the circuit board by shifting it towards the side with the motor and lifting.

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  10. Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Place the bulb over an open surface and use the soldering gun to melt the three connections off the bulb.

    • During reassembly, use the picture to attach the correct wire to the correct connection on the bulb (white-right, gray-top, brown-left).

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  11. Fujifilm Instax Minion Flash Bulb Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • The flash bulb should now be detached completely from the circuit board.

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Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

Hi, does anyone know how to find replacement bulb?

Ci Chali (Cichali) - Reply

same question here!

Socorro Ruiz - Reply

Hi, I did bulb replacement on Mini 40 with the help of this guide. I found similar looking bulb on Aliexpress. I suggest you to look online for a replacement xenon tube lamp that is similar in look and length. I found lamp for Nikon models ******D40 D40X D60 D60X D3000 fitting and working fine with Instax Mini 40

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