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Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement

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    1. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement, Disassembling Olympus Stylus 1010 Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement, Disassembling Olympus Stylus 1010 Case: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the five Phillips #00 bottom and right side panel screws.

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    2. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the right side panel by pulling off the large silver piece.

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    3. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the remaining three Phillips #00 side and front panel screws.

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    4. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Using your thumb and forefinger, pull off the silver name plate and silver "T-shape" piece.

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    5. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the black front panel by sliding it towards the lens and then pulling it up off of the camera.

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    6. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the three Phillips #00 screws from the front of the camera.

      • Using a spudger, lift the two tabs to separate the case—one tab on top and one tab on the right side.

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    7. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Using a plastic spudger, lift up the black clips.

      • Still using the plastic spudger, detach the gold connector strip and white connector strip.

      • Using both hands, pull the camera apart into two pieces.

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    1. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement, Lens: step 8, image 1 of 2 Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement, Lens: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Using a plastic spudger, lift up the black clips.

      • Still using the spudger, detach the three gold wire tape connectors from the inside of the camera.

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    2. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the three screws from the inside of the camera using a #00 screwdriver.

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    3. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
      • Using your thumb and forefinger, pull the lens piece straight out from the body of the camera.

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    1. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two Phillips #00 screws on the right side of the camera.

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    2. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
      • Using a plastic spudger, lift up the black clips.

      • Still using the spudger, detach the gold wire tape connectors from the motherboard.

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    3. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
      • Desolder the upper right and lower left wires to remove the motherboard.

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    4. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2
      • In order to remove the motherboard, grab each side of it and pull up using your thumb and forefinger.

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    1. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement, Flash: step 15, image 1 of 3 Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement, Flash: step 15, image 2 of 3 Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement, Flash: step 15, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the two remaining Phillips #00 screws.

      • Lift the metal piece straight up to remove it.

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    2. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 3 Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 3 Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 16, image 3 of 3
      • Pull gently on the white tab to remove the small motherboard with the flash device on it.

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    3. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2
      • Pull out the silver button using your thumb and forefinger.

      • Remove the small motherboard from the camera casing.

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    4. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 3 Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 3 Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 18, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the plastic flash cover using a spudger.

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    5. Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 2 Olympus Stylus 1010 Flash Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the flash bulb using a plastic spudger.

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Conclusion

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

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