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Kodak EasyShare LS743 Microphone Replacement

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

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

    • Remove the battery from the battery slot.

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    • 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.

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    • Carefully remove the rear camera casing.

    • Carefully remove the front camera casing.

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    • Remove the top panel screw (1x 4.37mm).

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    • Remove the top panel.

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    • Remove the back panel screws (1x 3.33mm, and 1x 3.40mm).

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    • Separate the inner casing from the tripod mount.

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    • Gently pull the orange tab out of the circuit board.

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    • Carefully separate and flip over the LCD panel to expose the central circuit board.

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    • Remove the (1x 3.33mm) screw from the menu button panel .

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    • Pull the second orange tab from the circuit board and remove the buttons.

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    • Flip up the LCD screen to reveal the two orange ribbon cables.

    • Disconnect the two ribbons cables from their sockets on the motherboard.

  15. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Microphone Replacement, Microphone: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the microphone on top of the camera.

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    • With an opening tool, pry the microphone away from the camera carefully.

  17. Kodak EasyShare LS743 Microphone Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1
    • Release the microphone from its pin and desolder.

Conclusion

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

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