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Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement

Introduction

The zoom lens moves in and out of the camera while focusing on subjects at various distances. At times, the lens can stop functioning correctly.

What you need

  1. Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement, Zoom Lens: step 1, image 1 of 3 Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement, Zoom Lens: step 1, image 2 of 3 Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement, Zoom Lens: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Phillips #00 driver to remove four screws (3mm) on the left side of the camera. Keep all screws for reassembly.

    • Directly on the bottom of the camera there are 3 screws, unscrew all with a Phillips #00 driver.

    • Unscrew two screws on the right side of the camera with a Phillips #00 driver.

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  2. Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement, Opening back cover: step 2, image 1 of 2 Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement, Opening back cover: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the battery door on the bottom of the camera. Then slide the battery door open using the iFixit opening tool.

    • Gently open the back cover of camera.

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

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  3. Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Locate where the LCD screen ribbon is attached to the logic board.

    • Using the ifixit opening tool, push the black tab connecting the LCD screen ribbon to the logic board away from you.

    • Gently pull the ribbon away from the logic board with thumb and index fingers.

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  5. Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement, Removing screws on logic board: step 4, image 1 of 2 Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement, Removing screws on logic board: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew and remove the (3mm) screw on the bottom of the logic board above the tripod mount. Keep the screw for reassembly.

    • Gently pull the front of the case off.

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  6. Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the black patch covering the ribbon that connects the zoom lens to the logic board.

    • Carefully remove the black patch using tweezers.

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  7. Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement, Removing zoom lens ribbon: step 6, image 1 of 2 Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement, Removing zoom lens ribbon: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Using tweezers gently lift the black tab that holds the zoom lens ribbon in place.

    • Gently remove the zoom lens ribbon.

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  8. Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver and unscrew then remove the three (3mm) screws shown on the back of the logic board.

    • On the left side of the logic board use the same screwdriver. Unscrew and remove the 3mm screw. Keep all screws for reassembly.

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  9. Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • It is now safe for you to remove the zoom lens.

    • To reassemble the device, follow these steps in reverse.

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Conclusion

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

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Aric Champagne

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Cal Poly, Team 3-4, Johann Summer 2010 Member of Cal Poly, Team 3-4, Johann Summer 2010

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