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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS Back Panel & Buttons Replacement

What you need

  1. Olympus Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS Back Panel & Buttons Replacement, Connector Port Casing: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the side of the camera with the connector cover.

    • Remove the 2 Phillips #00 4.6mm casing screws.

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    • Open the connector cover by sliding the tab labeled lock to revile orange.

    • Slide the connector cover lock to revile orange and the door will spring open.

    • Remove the single internal Phillips #00 3.77mm screw.

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    • Close the door to gain access to the casing.

    • Use your fingers to remove the black plastic casing that surrounds the connector door.

    • Use your fingers to remove the next black plastic piece .

    • Remove the two screws revealed

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    • Locate the strap eyelet side of the camera and remove the 2 Phillips #00 5.3mm screws in the handle.

    • Using your fingers, take off the handle, the black casing underneath, and gently wiggle out the shiny black casing below that.

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    • On the bottom of the camera, remove the single Phillips #00 3.5mm screw from the casing below the grip.

    • Using a plastic opening tool, gently pry the Olympus grip up and remove it.

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    • Remove the red ring surrounding the lens by twisting it counter-clockwise

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    • Remove the 2 Phillips #00 3.4mm screws that secure the faceplate just reveled by the grip.

    • On the bottom of the camera, remove the single Phillips #00 3.4mm screw by the tripod socket securing the face plate.

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    • Use a plastic prying tool to lift and remove the faceplate .

    • There will be some resistance from a sticker just under the GPS logo.

    • The black plastic ring around the flash may fall as it is no longer secure.

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    • To detach the monitor screen, remove the following 7 screws:

    • Locate the flash and remove the 2 Phillips #00 9.23mm & 14.87mm screws.

    • Locate the battery door and remove the single Phillips #00 3.37mm screw.

    • On the bottom of the camera, remove the single Phillips 3.58mm screw near the tripod socket.

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    • On the face plate, locate and remove the 2 eyelet strap side Phillips #00 9.2mm corner screws and the lower battery corner Phillips #00 14.87mm screw.

    • Use your fingers to unclasp the casing clips on either side of the camera and pull down the monitor casing.

    • Using the spudger to gently pry the screen away from the body of the camera.

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    • Locate the clasp for the white ribbon.

    • Use the spudger to lift the clasp releasing the ribbon

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    • Locate the clasp for the orange ribbon in between the motherboard and lens box.

    • Use the spudger to lift the clasp releasing the ribbon.

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    • Next pry up on the white connector using the spudger to free the screen from the device.

    • The housing and monitor will be separated.

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    • On the back of the separated monitor, remove the 10 silver Phillips #00 4.4mm screws and the 1 black Phillips #00 3.26mm screw.

    • Use your fingers to remove the small corner metal triangle.

    • Using the spudger on the edge of the screen to lift it and remove the metal insert.

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    • Use your fingers to lift the green circuit board and buttons out of the case.

Conclusion

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

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Any advice on where to buy a replacement back panel for the TG-2?

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