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Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement

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  1. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Using your fingernail, open the battery cover.

  2. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the orange latch sideways to eject the battery.

    • Remove the battery from the battery slot.

  3. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement, Kodak EasyShare LS743 Camera Case Disassembly: step 3, image 1 of 3 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement, Kodak EasyShare LS743 Camera Case Disassembly: step 3, image 2 of 3 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement, Kodak EasyShare LS743 Camera Case Disassembly: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove two 5.39 mm screws next to the battery slot.

    • Remove the metal piece holding down the lanyard, then remove the lanyard.

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    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove seven screws located on the outside case of the camera.

    • One 6.25 mm screw is located on the top right corner, right to the "OK" button.

    • Four 4.45 mm screws are on the bottom of the camera.

    • Two 2.95 mm screws are on the left side of the camera, above the USB port.

  5. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully remove the rear camera casing.

    • Carefully remove the front camera casing.

  6. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement, Capacitor: step 6, image 1 of 3 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement, Capacitor: step 6, image 2 of 3 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement, Capacitor: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • The capacitor can store electricity even when the camera is off! Do not touch it until you have safely discharged it.

    • Connect the two capacitor wires briefly with a pair of metal tweezers to discharge it. You may see a small spark.

    • Remove 8 screws.

    • 2 screws in the front (2X 4.31mm).

    • 2 screws on the bottom (2X3.30MM).

    • 4 screws in the back (3x 3.33mm, and 1x 4.34mm).

  7. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Remove and set aside the tripod mount.

  8. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the black latch outward slightly to release the flex cable.

    • Carefully disconnect the orange flex cable.

  9. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Desolder both wires and remove them.

  10. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Kodak EasyShare LS743 Capacitor Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the capacitor (attached by adhesive) and desolder.

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