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Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement

What you need

  1. Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement, Slider: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the 2 screws on the bottom of the slider.

    • Remove both screws with a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

  2. Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Gently pull on the bottom of the slider until it comes off the lower track.

    • There is a little piece that connects the slider to the track. Be sure not to lose this as it is needed to put the slider back on.

  3. Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the slider up until it comes off the upper track.

  4. Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • The slider should now be free from the body of the camera.

  5. Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement, Outer Case: step 5, image 1 of 3 Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement, Outer Case: step 5, image 2 of 3 Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement, Outer Case: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Locate the 3 screws on the outer metal band and remove them with a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

  6. Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Use the spudger to peel off the outer metal band, starting from the bottom of the camera.

    • The metal band it attached to the camera with glue in addition to screws. Be careful not to bend the band when removing it from the camera.

  7. Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • The shutter button can now be removed. It is not connected to the camera and can be lifted off.

  8. Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the memory card.

    • Locate and remove the 2 screws using a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

  9. Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Use a spudger around the edge of the case to loosen it.

    • Carefully wiggle the back case off. This may require a fair amount of force.

  10. Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the 3 internal screws holding on the front of the case. Remove them with a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

  11. Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • While grasping the interior and the front case, gently pull until they start to come apart. Some light wiggling may be required.

    • Be careful not to completely pull the front case off because it will still be connected with wires.

  12. Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement, Flash: step 12, image 1 of 2 Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement, Flash: step 12, image 2 of 2
    • Locate the gray compartment covering the flash.

    • Position your flat head screw driver or small spudger underneath the tab that is keeping the gray cover on.

    • Gently lift the tab so the gray compartment becomes free.

  13. Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 3 Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 3 Olympus Stylus 410 Flash Replacement: step 13, image 3 of 3
    • Use the spudger around the perimeter of the gray compartment to detach it from the front case.

    • The gray compartment can now be removed from the flash unit.

    • The flash unit can now be removed, and a new one soldered back on.

Conclusion

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

Rory Aronson

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2 Comments

Good instructions, but author doesn't say where or how to get new flash unit!

Ken Arnoldi

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Good instructions but author doesn't say how or where to get new flash unit!

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