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Olympus D590 Face Plate Replacement

Written By: Katie (and 8 other contributors)
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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

15 - 25 minutes

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Introduction

Removal of the front plate to get into the logic board, lens, etc.

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  1. Step 1 Face Plate

    Flip camera so you are looking at the bottom.

    • Flip camera so you are looking at the bottom.

    • Unscrew all 5 base plate screws.

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  2. Step 2

    Lift open retainer clip by sliding the clip to the left and letting the clip pop up.

    • Lift open retainer clip by sliding the clip to the left and letting the clip pop up.

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  3. Step 3

    • Unscrew the single screw located next to the battery slot.

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  5. Step 4

    • Turn the camera so that the USB, AV and DC in/out rubber plate it facing you.

    • Lift the rubber plate exposing the ports beneath.

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  6. Step 5

    • Unscrew the 2 screws next to the USB and AC ports.

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  7. Step 6

    • Use a flathead screwdriver or another flat opening tool to pry the faceplate from the whole device.

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  8. Step 7

    • Pull off the faceplate to reveal the inside of the camera.

    • Be careful of the connector that goes from the faceplate to the motherboard . Disconnecting this line will cause the camera not not power on through the on/off switch anymore.

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Conclusion

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

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