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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement

What you need

  1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the memory card and battery card latch on the bottom of the camera.

    • Slide the latch to the open position.

  2. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Open the battery latch, and slide the battery release lever to the right.

  3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the battery from the camera.

  4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement, Rear Casing: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the three 4.6 mm screws on the bottom of the camera using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  5. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the single 3.2 mm screw on the left side of the camera using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the left side casing.

  7. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two 3.2 mm screws on the right side of the camera using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  8. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the bottom right panel.

  9. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Gently remove the back casing.

    • Start at the bottom and carefully pry towards the top to get this piece free.

  10. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement, Front Casing: step 10, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement, Front Casing: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two black 5.4 mm screws that hold in the front faceplate using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • There may be a third screw the the right of the lens assembly.

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    • Carefully remove the upper assembly, which houses the buttons and the flash battery.

  12. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully remove the front casing after verifying that the thin plastic around the lens is not still attached.

  13. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement, Lens Assembly: step 13, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement, Lens Assembly: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the three black 5mm screws attached to the lens frame.

  14. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the lens frame.

  15. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Lift out the circuit board as shown.

  16. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the two black latches that hold the connector ribbons in place.

    • Disconnect the two ribbons.

  17. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the lens assembly as shown.

  18. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement, Camera Lens: step 18, image 1 of 1
    • Remove four 4 mm screws from the lens assembly using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  19. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 2
    • Separate the fixed frame unit from the main lens assembly.

    • Separate the direct frame unit from the main lens assembly.

  20. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the first lens frame from the lens assembly.

  21. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 1
    • Detach the second frame unit from the lens assembly.

  22. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the 4m m screw from the lens housing using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  23. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Camera Lens Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 1
    • Separate the lens housing.

    • Replace the lens by gently prying away from the assembly.

Conclusion

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

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