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Nikon Coolpix P100 Viewfinder Replacement

Introduction

This will show you how to open up the camera and replace the camera flash.

What you need

  1. Nikon Coolpix P100 Viewfinder Replacement, Nikon Coolpix P100 Motherboard Access: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the front of the camera toward you.

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    • On the left side of the camera, use a Phillips #00 Precision Screwdriver to remove the two marked screws.

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  3. Nikon Coolpix P100 Viewfinder Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • On the right side of the camera, remove the first visible screw above the HDMI and A/V OUT cover.

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  4. Nikon Coolpix P100 Viewfinder Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the HDMI and A/V OUT cover to access the hidden screw between the two ports.

    • Remove the screw

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  5. Nikon Coolpix P100 Viewfinder Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the camera upside down and remove the seven marked screws.

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    • Turn the back of the camera toward you.

    • Lift the display panel and remove the two marked screws

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    • Use a plastic iFixit opening tool to gently loosen the top and sides of the camera.

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  9. Nikon Coolpix P100 Viewfinder Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Before fully opening the camera, identify the two marked ribbon cables

    • Properly detach the ribbons before proceeding

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  10. Nikon Coolpix P100 Viewfinder Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully open the camera.

    • Now you have partial access to the camera's motherboard.

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  11. Nikon Coolpix P100 Viewfinder Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the five indicated screws that are attached to the metal plate.

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  12. Nikon Coolpix P100 Viewfinder Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the hidden top screw that is attached to the metal plate.

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  13. Nikon Coolpix P100 Viewfinder Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Use a plastic iFixit opening tool to carefully loosen the metal plate.

    • Remove the metal plate to access the camera's motherboard.

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  14. Nikon Coolpix P100 Viewfinder Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Now you have access to the camera's motherboard

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  15. Nikon Coolpix P100 Viewfinder Replacement, Viewfinder: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw that is located on the left of the view finder.

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  16. Nikon Coolpix P100 Viewfinder Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully detach the two ribbon cables and detach the viewfinder.

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Conclusion

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

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