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Nikon COOLPIX S610c LCD Replacement

Introduction

If your screen has stopped working or needs to be replaced for some other reason, follow this guide to remove your current screen.

What you need

  1. Nikon COOLPIX S610c LCD Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • On the bottom right of the camera, locate the battery flap switch.

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  2. Nikon COOLPIX S610c LCD Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Move this switch to the right so the battery flap can flip open.

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  3. Nikon COOLPIX S610c LCD Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the orange switch to the right as shown. Now the battery can be pulled out. Reverse these steps to re-install.

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  4. Nikon COOLPIX S610c LCD Replacement, Rear Casing: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 3x3mm screws attached to the rear casing.

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  6. Nikon COOLPIX S610c LCD Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • The panel can be identified by the wifi logo on its upper half on the camera's side.

    • Remove the 5x3mm screw holding down the panel on the side closest to the lens.

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  7. Nikon COOLPIX S610c LCD Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Pry the panel off from the bottom using your fingernail.

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  8. Nikon COOLPIX S610c LCD Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 3x2mm screw underneath the panel near the top of the camera.

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  9. Nikon COOLPIX S610c LCD Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Nikon COOLPIX S610c LCD Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 4x3mm on the opposite side near the selector wheel.

    • Remove the 2x2mm and 3x2mm screws underneath the a/v flap.

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  10. Nikon COOLPIX S610c LCD Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Nikon COOLPIX S610c LCD Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Pry the back panel away from the body of the camera, using the space you just opened up.

    • Be careful not to damage the ribbon cable on the opposite end of the camera.

    • A small piece of the frame of the camera may fall off, but it can be easily put back into place during reassembly.

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  11. Nikon COOLPIX S610c LCD Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Nikon COOLPIX S610c LCD Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Pry up the plastic ribbon connectors on the body of the camera to release the ribbon cables.

    • The center connector is detached by flipping the black latch up and away from the center of the camera.

    • The smaller connector is detached by flipping the tan latch up and away from the edge of the camera.

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  12. Nikon COOLPIX S610c LCD Replacement, LCD: step 11, image 1 of 2 Nikon COOLPIX S610c LCD Replacement, LCD: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Pry the display from the rear casing using a spudger.

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Conclusion

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

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