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Nikon Coolpix AW130 Front Panel Replacement

Introduction

Removing the front face is necessary if the colored plate is damaged. This process is also a prerequisite for various other repairs.

What you need

  1. Nikon Coolpix AW130 Front Panel Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Nikon Coolpix AW130 Front Panel Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Using your thumb and pointer finger, open the card/battery hatch by pressing the center button of the wheel and turning the entire wheel to the left.

    • When reassembling, you must turn this wheel to the right until it clicks.

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  2. Nikon Coolpix AW130 Front Panel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Nikon Coolpix AW130 Front Panel Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • You should feel the door begin to loosen. Carefully pull the hatch open.

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  4. Nikon Coolpix AW130 Front Panel Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Push the yellow battery/charger compartment tab up using your thumb nail.

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    This yellow tab spring broken, how I can repair

    Surendra kumar - Reply

    From where I can get this yellow tab, and how I can replace

    Surendra kumar - Reply

  5. Nikon Coolpix AW130 Front Panel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Nikon Coolpix AW130 Front Panel Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • After pressing the yellow tab, the battery should loosen.

    • Slowly pull the battery completely out.

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  6. Nikon Coolpix AW130 Front Panel Replacement, Front Panel: step 5, image 1 of 2 Nikon Coolpix AW130 Front Panel Replacement, Front Panel: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Using the T4 Torx Screwdriver, remove the 2, 4mm screws holding the N-Mark plate in place.

    • Carefully pull the plate off of the face.

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    ChK 2022_01_27: There is no need to remove the front panel in order to get to the main board. Skip this step.

    Christoph Kunz - Reply

  7. Nikon Coolpix AW130 Front Panel Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Nikon Coolpix AW130 Front Panel Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Using the metal spudger tool, pry the colored face from the camera body.

    • Avoid bending or scratching the front face.

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    I think this step is unnecessary, and it´s very hard to take off this metal plate without damage

    Mauricio Almeida - Reply

    ChK 2022_01_27: There is no need to remove the front panel in order to get to the main board. Skip this step.

    Christoph Kunz - Reply

Conclusion

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

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One Comment

Hello, has this front panel influence on cameras sealing function? Or is it only as shield against mechanical demage?

Slavomir - Reply

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