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Nikon Coolpix S3100 Camera Shutter Button Replacement

Introduction

The shutter button seems to malfunction whether it is not turning or not working. This guide will help you understand the problem.

What you need

  1. Nikon Coolpix S3100 Camera Shutter Button Replacement, Nikon Coolpix S3100 disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 3 Nikon Coolpix S3100 Camera Shutter Button Replacement, Nikon Coolpix S3100 disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 3 Nikon Coolpix S3100 Camera Shutter Button Replacement, Nikon Coolpix S3100 disassembly: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove 8-2.46 mm screws from both sides and bottom of camera using a #000 Phillips screwdriver.

    • Remove 2 screws from left side. (picture 1)

    • Remove 4 screws from bottom. (picture 2)

    • Remove 2 screws from right side. (picture 3)

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  2. Nikon Coolpix S3100 Camera Shutter Button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Nikon Coolpix S3100 Camera Shutter Button Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove black cover pulling up with left thumb. Hold silver cover with right thumb.

    • Remove silver cover lifting up with left thumb. Hold the camera with right thumb.

    • Once internal circuit board is exposed, the red and blue wire terminals at top center can provide a nasty shock from the charged flash capacitor (silver can to left of terminals). BE CAREFUL!

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  3. Nikon Coolpix S3100 Camera Shutter Button Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Nikon Coolpix S3100 Camera Shutter Button Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove 2-2.10mm screws in the front of the camera using a #000 Phillips screwdriver.

    • Remove the two screws.

    • Gently pull up to detach the frame. (picture 2)

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  5. Nikon Coolpix S3100 Camera Shutter Button Replacement, Shutter Button: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Turn and hold the shutter bottom to the left and using a tweezer carefully remove the spring.

    • Be very carefully handling the spring as it could release from tweezer.

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  6. Nikon Coolpix S3100 Camera Shutter Button Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the black adhesive tape.

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  7. Nikon Coolpix S3100 Camera Shutter Button Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove 2-2.90mm using a #000 Phillips screwdriver.

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  8. Nikon Coolpix S3100 Camera Shutter Button Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • The camera shutter is now apart.

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Conclusion

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

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