Panasonic PV-GS9 Microphone Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓A guide to get to and replace the camcorder's micophone.
What you need
Tools
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Locate the blue plastic tool opener, then remove both the round record/playback and record/power control knobs by prying it open from the camcorder.
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Open the tape compartment.
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Flip over the camcorder and find the two 4.5mm screws, which are approximately 2 inches apart.
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Using a #00 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws
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Use a plastic prying tool, remove the gray trim piece by opening and gently prying it off from top of the camcorder.
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Rotate the camcorder so that the camera lens is facing you.
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Remove the four black 4.5mm screws, sitting behind the battery.
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Remove the 5th screw to the right of the battery dock.
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Remove the battery by gently pulling away from the camcorder.
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Rotate the camcorder so that the tape compartment is facing you.
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Remove the single 4.5mm black screw above the hook for the hand strap.
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Rotate the camcorder so that the lens is facing you.
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Remove the single 4.5mm black screw from the front panel.
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Rotate the camcorder so that the bottom is facing towards you.
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Remove the single remaining 4.5mm black screw from the bottom.
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Remove the four silver 4.5mm screws from the body.
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Open the LCD screen on the side of the camcorder.
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Using a #00 screwdriver, remove the two 4.5mm silver screws located on either side of the hinge of the LCD screen.
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Using your fingers, carefully pull the ribbon cable away from the logic board to disconnect it.
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the four 4mm screws holding the circuit board in place.
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Remove the circuit board containing the ribbon cable, microphone, and infared sensor.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Team
Cal Poly, Team 7-9, Maness Spring 2010 Member of Cal Poly, Team 7-9, Maness Spring 2010
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