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Pentax Optio WG-2 Menu Buttons Replacement

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    1. Careful: steps 1-6 are sourced from a guide that's marked as in-progress.

      Pentax Optio WG-2 Menu Buttons Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Pentax Optio WG-2 Menu Buttons Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Remove all four 1 mm JIS #00 screws from the back of the camera.

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    2. Pentax Optio WG-2 Menu Buttons Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Use your finger to peel the grip off the top of the camera.

      • For best results, start from the right side of the camera, opposite the buttons.

      • Once the grip is removed, you will most likely lose the water-tight seal.

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    3. Pentax Optio WG-2 Menu Buttons Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
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      • Use the tweezers to remove the two buttons from the top of the camera.

      • The buttons may fall out while removing the grip.

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    4. Pentax Optio WG-2 Menu Buttons Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Pentax Optio WG-2 Menu Buttons Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Pentax Optio WG-2 Menu Buttons Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the three 1 mm JIS #000 screws from the top.

      • Remove the 1 mm JIS #000 screw from the bottom.

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    5. Pentax Optio WG-2 Menu Buttons Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Carefully separate the back and the front of the camera.

      • There are three ribbon cables connecting the two boards. Be careful not to tear them.

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    6. Pentax Optio WG-2 Menu Buttons Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the small retaining flaps on the ribbon cable ZIF connectors.

      • Carefully pull the ribbon cables out of their sockets.

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    1. Pentax Optio WG-2 Menu Buttons Replacement, Menu Buttons: step 7, image 1 of 2 Pentax Optio WG-2 Menu Buttons Replacement, Menu Buttons: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the eight JS#000 screws using a screwdriver and lift panel up.

      • This screw does not need to be removed.

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    2. Pentax Optio WG-2 Menu Buttons Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Once panel is removed the button 'sheet' can be removed.

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Conclusion

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

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