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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Flash Top Assembly Replacement

Written By: Caleb Fink (and 7 other contributors)
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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

11

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Introduction

This guide will show the user how to disassemble the camera to reach the Flash Top Assembly. Once the Flash Top Assembly is reached, the user can replace it.

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  1. Locate the memory card and battery card latch on the bottom of the camera.

    • Locate the memory card and battery card latch on the bottom of the camera.

    • Slide the latch to the open position.

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  2. Open the battery latch, and slide the battery release lever to the right.

    • Open the battery latch, and slide the battery release lever to the right.

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  3. Remove the battery from the camera.

    • Remove the battery from the camera.

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  4. Using a size #00 Phillips screwdriver, remove the three 4.58 mm screws on the bottom of the camera.

    • Using a size #00 Phillips screwdriver, remove the three 4.58 mm screws on the bottom of the camera.

    • Use this screwdriver for all screws in the device.

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  6. Remove the 3.15 mm screw on the left side of the camera.

    • Remove the 3.15 mm screw on the left side of the camera.

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  7. Remove the left side casing. Remove the left side casing.

    • Remove the left side casing.

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  8. Remove the two 3.15 mm screws on the right side of the camera.

    • Remove the two 3.15 mm screws on the right side of the camera.

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  9. Remove the bottom right panel.

    • Remove the bottom right panel.

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  10. Gently remove the back casing. Start at the bottom and carefully pry towards the top to get this piece free.

    • Gently remove the back casing.

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

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  11. Carefully pry the Flash Top Assembly away from the top. Carefully pry the Flash Top Assembly away from the top.

    • Carefully pry the Flash Top Assembly away from the top.

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  12. Replace the Flash Top Assembly with a new one. Replace the Flash Top Assembly with a new one.

    • Replace the Flash Top Assembly with a new one.

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Conclusion

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

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