Olympus D590 Backplate Replacement

Step 1 Face Plate

• Remove five baseplate screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Step 2

• Press and slide the battery cover retainer clip to the left. Use tweezers to lift the battery cover away.
Step 3
• Remove the single screw from the battery housing using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Step 4
• Using tweezers, lift the rubber plate to expose the ports.
Step 5
• Remove two screws from the ports using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Step 6
• Use a spudger to pry the faceplate away from the rest of the camera.
Step 7
• To avoid disconnection of the connector line to the motherboard, use caution when pulling faceplate away from camera case.
• Damage to the connector line will prevent the on/off power switch's operational function.
Step 8 Backplate
• Use a phillips head screwdriver to remove the 3 screws highlighted in the picture.
Step 9
• Unscrew the 2 screws located on either side of the flash.
Step 10
• Get a flathead screwdriver or an iPod opening tool (both are shown in this picture).
• Carefully pry off the blackplate from the remaining part of the camera.
Step 11
• Pull the backplate off.

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