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Panasonic Lumix DMC-F7 Fixing the Lens Apparatus

Introduction

Fixing the lens apparatus on your camera.

What you need

  1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-F7 Fixing the Lens Apparatus, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the lock switch to the right so that it is in the unlocked position.

    • Use your finger to slide the battery hatch in the direction of the downward arrow so that the hatch is open.

    • Both battery and memory card should now be visible.

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  2. Panasonic Lumix DMC-F7 Fixing the Lens Apparatus: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Open the battery hatch and then the black cover to expose the battery compartment.

    • The camera used to create these repair guides did not have a battery and memory card.

    • Remove the battery.

    • When installing the new battery, ensure it is in the same orientation as before.

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  3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-F7 Fixing the Lens Apparatus, Back Case: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two 2.8 mm screws located under the hatch.

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  4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-F7 Fixing the Lens Apparatus: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the three 2.8 mm screws on the bottom of the camera.

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  6. Panasonic Lumix DMC-F7 Fixing the Lens Apparatus: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 2.8 mm screws on the side of the camera.

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    • Use a spudger to pry open the case at all sides.

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    • Be careful not to damage the ribbon cable when opening. Ensure it is still attached.

    • Use your fingers to carefully remove the back casing from the front of the camera.

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  9. Panasonic Lumix DMC-F7 Fixing the Lens Apparatus: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Place the camera on a flat surface with the front side facing down.

    • Use the spudger to flip up the retaining flap and slide the ribbon cable out of the connector.

    • Hold down on the camera's metal casing with one hand. Using your other hand, remove the back case from the rest of the camera.

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  10. Panasonic Lumix DMC-F7 Fixing the Lens Apparatus, Front Case: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the last two 2.8 mm Phillips #00 screws from the bottom of the camera.

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    • Using the spudger, pry the front case away from the camera's components.

    • Use your fingers to carefully pull the back case from the front case.

    • Cut the black and red wires connecting front case to the body of the camera.

    • Be careful to ensure that internal materials won't be caught.

    • Separate the front of the case from the camera.

    • To reinstall the front case, solder the wires of the new case to the components of the camera.

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    • Check the "V" shaped spring to see if it is connected to the body of the camera.

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  13. Panasonic Lumix DMC-F7 Fixing the Lens Apparatus: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Manually move the lens apparatus on the inside to shown position.

    • Ensure the spring is aligned correctly so that the lens opens.

    • If the lens does not open, remove the spring and place it in its proper position.

    • If the spring is defective, purchase a new spring.

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Conclusion

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

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