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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement

Introduction

This guide will take you through the steps of how to replace the flash assembly.

What you need

  1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Move the switch on the battery door to the Open position.

    • The door will automatically swing open after you let it go.

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  2. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Push the small gray tab on the top right corner to the left. The battery will pop out slightly.

    • Keep your finger clear of the battery when it pops out.

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  3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement, Memory Card: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Push the memory card in and let go.

    • The memory card will pop out slightly.

    • Pull out the memory card.

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  4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement, Back Cover: step 4, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement, Back Cover: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the small screws on the sides of the camera.

    • The screws on the left side(#00P, 4.7mm) are longer than the screw on the right side(#00P, 3.3mm).

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  6. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the three small screws on the bottom(#00P, 3.3mm).

    • The bottom will fall off.

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  7. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Lift up the bottom back cover by prying the bottom edge with the spudger.

    • Gently lift up the back cover with your hand from the bottom to the top.

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  8. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the tabs on the ZIF connectors.

    • The ribbon cables should easily come out of the ZIF connectors.

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  9. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement, Top Cover: step 8, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement, Top Cover: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Using the spudger, pry off the top cover by gliding the spudger along the entire edge between the top cover and the front cover.

    • Be careful not to damage the cylindrical capacitor on the circuit board under the top cover.

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  10. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement, Flash Assembly: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the small screws beneath the top cover(#00P, 1.7mm).

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  11. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the logic board out with your hand by pushing the tabs out and pulling the logic board up.

    • The on/off switch and the anti-shake button may fall out.

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  12. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • The flash assembly is hardwired into the top circuit board.

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Conclusion

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

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