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How to clean lens

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  1. How to clean lens, Remove battery.: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Insert wisdom here.

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  2. How to clean lens, Remove cover on end of camera.: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove black screw on bottom corner near bottom left of picture viewing screen. Gently pry off end of camera, exposing 2 black screws. Remove both screws.

    • If present, remove hand strap.

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    • On hand strap anchor end, remove two black screws.

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    • There are two black screws on the bottom of the camera right by the tripod mount. Remove the screw nearest to the back of the camera.

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    • Open HDMI cover and remove single black screw.

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  7. How to clean lens: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pry off back of camera.

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  8. How to clean lens: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove dial and centre button.

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  9. How to clean lens: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove small circuit board.

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  10. How to clean lens: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove black screw in upper corner, and black screw from top.

    • Remove metal cover.

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  11. How to clean lens: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove three silver screws.

    • Gently lift copper tab to expose lens and CCD.

    • Swab lens with 99% isopropyl rubbing alcohol (99% leaves very little residue when dry.)

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Conclusion

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

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