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Nikon 1 J3 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This replacement may be necessary if all other options have been exhausted.

What you need

  1. Nikon 1 J3 Motherboard Replacement, LCD Screen: step 1, image 1 of 2 Nikon 1 J3 Motherboard Replacement, LCD Screen: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the three bottom screws connected to the back plate on the bottom of the device.

    • Remove the screws under the flaps covering the HDMI and mini USB ports.

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  2. Nikon 1 J3 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully pry back the back plate.

    • The plastic of the back plate may crack.

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  3. Nikon 1 J3 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up the screen, and use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the (6) six screws holding down the underlying metal plate.

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  5. Nikon 1 J3 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Pull back the black switch holding the orange screen ribbon in place, and remove the screen.

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  6. Nikon 1 J3 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 3 Nikon 1 J3 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 2 of 3 Nikon 1 J3 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry off the connectors shown

    • Using your finger, pry off the connection flap.

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  7. Nikon 1 J3 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Nikon 1 J3 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Nikon 1 J3 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
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    • Using tweezers, pull out the shown connectors

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  8. Nikon 1 J3 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Pull back the black switches holding the connecting ribbons in place, and pull out the ribbons.

    • Remove the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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