What you need
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Pull out the charging port (DC input terminal) cover and remove the 4-mm screw located next to the input terminal.
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Flip out the LCD screen to expose the inner screws. Remove the two black 4-mm screws.
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Using a firm hold on both sides of the camcorder, gently pull apart the casing under the hand strap.
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Use tweezers to grab the ribbon cable at the connection point and slowly lift it away from the connector.
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Remove the black 4 mm screw from the back of the camcorder underneath where the battery would have been.
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Pull the plastic cover on the back out and up slightly until the back feels like it’s free, then pull back on the plastic (The top cover piece and back will be detached).
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Unlock the copper ribbon cable using the blue pry tool.
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Gently detach the ribbon cable using the tweezers.
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Unscrew the four silver 4 mm screws underneath the outer plastic cover.
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This gives you access to the bottom of the zoom lever.
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Using tweezers, pull on the black piece that is connected to the underside of the zoom lever while also pushing the back piece at an angle.
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Do not disconnect the red and black wires while you are doing this.
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Replace with new zoom lever.
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Push in on the tab and lift on the metal bracket to take off the metal bracket from the back panel.
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Pull up on the larger orange piece then gently pull out to release it from the plastic back panel (The charging port is ready to be replaced).
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