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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover replacement

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  1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover 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.

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  2. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

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

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  3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery from the camera.

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  4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover 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.

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  5. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover 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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  6. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the left side casing.

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  8. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover 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.

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  9. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the bottom right panel.

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  10. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover 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.

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  11. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover replacement, LCD Screen: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift up the LCD screen.

    • Using a plastic prying tool, flip up the latch that holds the thin ribbon in place.

    • It should fall out on its own or with a gentle tug.

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  12. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Gently tug the thicker ribbon to remove it from its housing.

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  13. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover replacement, On/ Off Button and Settings Button: step 12, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover replacement, On/ Off Button and Settings Button: step 12, image 2 of 2

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

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  14. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 3mm screws.

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  15. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Pry bars back gently as shown.

    • Fingers can be used but tool is shown for clarity.

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  16. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • After, releasing all the components, gently remove the flash assembly from the casing.

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  17. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 1.2 mm screw from the settings wheel.

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  18. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 On/ Off and Settings Button cover replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Replace buttons.

    • Replace the "On/ Off" button with the prongs facing away from the flash.

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Conclusion

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

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One Comment

Olá ! Sugiro ter cuidado com a carga do capacitor do flash, melhor descarrega-lo com auxílio de uma lâmpada ou resistor

para evitar um choque elétrico.

Ricardo Britto - Reply

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