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Nikon Coolpix L330 Front Housing Replacement

Introduction

This guide gives a step by step procedure to remove the front housing for internal repairs.

What you need

  1. Nikon Coolpix L330 Front Housing Replacement, Back Housing: step 1, image 1 of 3 Nikon Coolpix L330 Front Housing Replacement, Back Housing: step 1, image 2 of 3 Nikon Coolpix L330 Front Housing Replacement, Back Housing: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • There are six screws attaching the back housing to the camera. Remove the screws from the body with a PH000 screw head.

    • Two 1.5x2.5mm screws on the right side.

    • Two 1.5x2.5mm screws on the underside.

    • Two 1.5x2.5mm screw on the left side.

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  2. Nikon Coolpix L330 Front Housing Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Nikon Coolpix L330 Front Housing Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • After removing the screws, use a metal spudger or plastic opening tool to push the back cover out.

    • The metal spudger can damage the plastic housing, so use caution when applying any pressure to it. Use a plastic opening tool to reduce the risk of damage to the housing.

    • Remove the back housing of the camera by lifting it directly up.

    • The back cover may be slightly tight, therefore more force may be needed to lift it up.

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  3. Nikon Coolpix L330 Front Housing Replacement, Front Housing: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 1.5x2.5mm screws in the battery housing using a PH000 screw head.

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  5. Nikon Coolpix L330 Front Housing Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 1.5x2.5mm screws below the flash unit using a PH000 screw head.

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  6. Nikon Coolpix L330 Front Housing Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Nikon Coolpix L330 Front Housing Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Nikon Coolpix L330 Front Housing Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the black tape covering the electrical connections.

    • Remove the 1.5x2.5mm screw using a PH000 screw head.

    • Desolder the six marked wires.

    • The screen has been removed as well as the back-plate in this step, however they need not be removed to replace the front housing.

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  7. Nikon Coolpix L330 Front Housing Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Nikon Coolpix L330 Front Housing Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a plastic opening tool between the front housing and inner frame.

    • Lever the tool to slide the front housing forward.

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  8. Nikon Coolpix L330 Front Housing Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Nikon Coolpix L330 Front Housing Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Nikon Coolpix L330 Front Housing Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Position the fingers of one hand on the inner frame and the other hand around the lens barrel.

    • Pull the front housing away from the inner frame.

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Conclusion

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

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