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Panasonic Lumix ZS50 Lens Assembly Replacement

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  1. Panasonic Lumix ZS50 Lens Assembly Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Panasonic Lumix ZS50 Lens Assembly Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the camera off and identify the battery door located on the bottom of the camera.

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    • Slide the "open" latch to the left: the battery door should spring open.

    • If your battery door doesn't open you may have to pry it open using a plastic opening tool or a standard spudger.

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  3. Panasonic Lumix ZS50 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • To release the battery, slide the white release lever next to the SD card slot.

    • If you find the battery release lever to be jammed you can push it using a plastic opening tool or standard spudger.

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  4. Panasonic Lumix ZS50 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • The battery should now be released; you may now remove the battery from the camera body.

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    • Orient the camera so the bottom is facing up and the battery door is on the right side.

    • Remove four black screws from the bottom of the camera.

    • Remove two black screws from the right side of the camera.

    • Remove one black screw from the left side of the camera.

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    • Remove the casing from the camera by hand or using a plastic opening tool.

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    • Use a spudger to lift up and tug off the green button board.

    • Be careful to not damage the attached ribbon cable.

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    • Remove the screen using the plastic opening tool, prying from the top.

    • Once it's lifted up, tug lightly on the large ribbon cable to detach the screen from the camera body.

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    • Remove the three screws from the center of the copper plate.

    • Remove the four screws from the outer edges of the copper plate.

    • Use a plastic or metal spudger to pry the copper plate out of place.

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    • Remove the casing from the circuitboard by hand.

    • Remove the HDMI port casing by hand.

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    • Disconnect all orange ribbon cables connecting to the circuitboard by hand.

    • Disconnect the circuitboard by hand.

    • There will be one orange ribbon cable attached to the top that can now be removed.

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    • Remove the seven screws surrounding the lens assembly.

    • Move all ribbon cables out of your way while unscrewing.

    • Remove the three springs surrounding the lens.

    • Apply pressure on the front of the lens to push the lens out.

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Conclusion

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

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