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Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow Replacement

Introduction

This is a simple replacement. There are many steps and components, but the most important tool you will need is a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

What you need

  1. Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow Replacement, Camera Shell: step 1, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow Replacement, Camera Shell: step 1, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow 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 Lens Bellow Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow 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 Lens Bellow Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow 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 Lens Bellow Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow 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 Lens Bellow Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow 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 Lens Bellow Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow 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 Lens Bellow Replacement, Lens Bellow: step 7, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow Replacement, Lens Bellow: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Once the shell is off, remove the two 4.5 mm screws from the circuit board using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  9. Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Once the circuit board is off and to the side, remove the four 4.5 mm screws that are around the front lens case using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  10. Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the camera onto its back and remove the four 4.5 mm screws attaching the lens bellow to the case using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • The lens must be extended in order to have access to the screws.

    • Remove the rectangular screw casing from the back of the camera.

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  11. Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Fujifilm Instax Minion Lens Bellow Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Flip the camera over to its front side again and remove the lens casing by lifting it up and off the camera.

    • Finally, remove the lens bellow by lifting it up and off the camera.

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Conclusion

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

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