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Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement

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  1. Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement, Top Shutter Button: step 1, image 1 of 2 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement, Top Shutter Button: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Open the battery cover and remove the AA batteries from the camera if any are inserted.

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  2. Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Phillips #00 Screwdriver
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    • Remove all screws on the outside of the camera with a 00 Phillips-Head screwdriver

    • Eight (8) 3mm screws on the lower portion of the camera

    • Four (4) screws on the bottom of the camera

    • Four (4) screws inside the battery cover

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  3. Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Detach the bottom part of the camera by removing four (4) 3mm screws

    • Two (2) screws are located in the left side of the device

    • Two (2) screws are locatecd in the right side of the device

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  5. Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use the Plastic Opening Tool to put light pressure and remove the back cover of the camera

    • Be gentle when removing the back cover

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  6. Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Unscrew the four (4) 3mm screws to remove the screen from the circuit board

    • Use Tweezers to delicately detach the ribbon cable

    • Carefully remove the screen brace from the circuit board

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  7. Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the two (2) 3mm screws from inside flash compartment

    • Remove one (1) 3mm screw from the circuit board

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  8. Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Use the Tweezers to detach the ribbon cable connecter from the circuit board

    • Use the Plastic Opening Tool to gently apply pressure on the top of the camera and remove the upper portion

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  9. Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the four (4) 3mm screws from the circuit board directly underneath the shutter button and gently move the circuit board aside

    • Lift up the metal clamp

    • Use caution when removing the circuit board to avoid tearing the wires connected

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  10. Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Kodak Easyshare Z981 Top Shutter Button Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • Pull the small brace on top of the shutter button

    • Using the Tweezers, gently remove the shutter button

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Conclusion

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

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