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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Flash Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the flash on a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 camera.

What you need

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    • Using a small screwdriver, remove the four 3.4mm screws from the right and left sides of your Panasonic Lumix Camera.

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  2. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Flash Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Using a small screwdriver, remove the two 2.6mm screws located next to the battery, on the outer casing.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, open the outer cover of your device.

    • The easiest way to open your device is by placing the tool in the HDMI port.

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    • Using the spudger, pull upward on the screen cable to release it.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, lift the button board until it clicks.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, lift the screen until it clicks.

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    • Using a small screwdriver, remove the two 4.2mm screws located on the corner of the inner cover, under the screen.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, remove the inner cover.

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    • Using your hands or the opening tool, separate the device into two pieces, as shown.

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    • Using the spudger, remove the black side cover.

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    • Using your hands, remove the front cover.

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    • Using the spudger, unlock the screen cables from the circuit board.

    • Lift up the black clip to release the cables.

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    • Using your hands, remove the lens.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, pull up on the edge of the circuit board until it clicks.

    • Remove the board.

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    • Using a small screwdriver, remove the 3.7 mm screw near the green chip inside the camera, as shown. This will release the top of the camera.

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    • Using the opening tool, pull up on the edge of the top cover to unlock it.

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    • Using the opening tool, remove the top board.

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    • Place the tip of the spudger at the edge of the top board, and work around three sides to loosen it.

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    • Using the opening tool, lift up the top board. Now you will be able to safely remove the flash.

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    • Remove the old flash, and put in the replacement.

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Conclusion

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

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