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Polaroid i533 Button Replacement

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  1. Polaroid i533 Button Replacement, Button: step 1, image 1 of 3 Polaroid i533 Button Replacement, Button: step 1, image 2 of 3 Polaroid i533 Button Replacement, Button: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Using a #00 screw driver, remove all of the screws on the body of the camera. There are 9 screws total on the face of the camera

    • All of the screws used in the Polaroid i533 are the same size

    • Be sure to not misplace any screws as you will need them to put the camera back together.

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  2. Polaroid i533 Button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Polaroid i533 Button Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Slide open the battery door, then using the plastic opening tool, slightly open the side of the camera case.

    • Gently pull apart the cover from the body of the camera.

    • Do not pull the cover off completely because it is still attached to the logic board.

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  3. Polaroid i533 Button Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Polaroid i533 Button Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Polaroid i533 Button Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Locate the black tab where the LCD screen ribbon is attached to the logic board.

    • Using the plastic opening tool, flip the black tab towards the ribbon.

    • Gently pull the ribbon away from the logic board.

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  4. Polaroid i533 Button Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • The back half of the camera with the LCD screen should now be separated from the front casing.

    • If you are experiencing problems with your menu buttons, you must replace the entire back half of the outer case (Not including the screen). move on to step 5.

    • If you are experiencing problems only with your snap button (the one that you push to take pictures), skip ahead to step 7.

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  5. Polaroid i533 Button Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Using a #00 screwdriver, remove the four screws located at each corner of the LCD screen.

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  6. Polaroid i533 Button Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the LCD screen from the old casing.

    • attach the LCD screen to the new casing using the screws removed in step 5.

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  7. Polaroid i533 Button Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Polaroid i533 Button Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Using a #00 screw driver, remove the screw on the bottom of the logic board just above the tripod attachment.

    • Gently pull the front of the case away from the insides of the camera.

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  8. Polaroid i533 Button Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Polaroid i533 Button Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Locate the button that will be removed.

    • To remove: gently push outward on the button from the inside of the casing.

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  9. Polaroid i533 Button Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Remove spring from bottom of broken button.

    • Remove and replace defective button.

    • Do not lose spring as it is needed for replacement button.

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Conclusion

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

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