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Olympus D590 Logic Board Replacement

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

10

Time Required

15 - 20 minutes

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Introduction

This guide will take you through all the steps to sucessfully install a new logic board to your Olympus D590 camera.

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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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  4. 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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  9. Step 8 Logic Board

    • Unscrew all 4 circled screws.

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  10. Step 9

    • The logic board should now be loose and easily liftable.

    • DO NOT lift the board out completely the wiring that is still connected must be disconnected before proceeding.

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  11. Step 10

    • Disconnect the 3 wiring strips from the device by gently pulling with tweasers from the base of the strip.

    • Do not use sharp tweasers because the wiring might tear.

    • Make sure to use small force so the wiring is not damaged. It may help to gently wiggle the tape.

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Conclusion

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

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