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This guide is only intended to be used as a prerequisite for other guides. It's incomplete by itself.

What you need

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the six 2mm screws on the outer case of the camera.

    • If there is a battery or SD card inside remove before beginning the process.

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    • Use your hands or a Spudger to Pull off the front cover of the camera.

    • If the casing is not coming apart easily, do not force it.

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    Tool used on this step:
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    • Remove the protective black cover layer with your hands and set it aside.

    • The use of tweezers may be necessary if the cover is difficult to remove.

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    • The ZIF connector can be removed by flipping the small black holder into the upright position and then sliding the ribbon cable out carefully.

    • Once this has been done, use tweezers to unplug the flat topped connector for the lens’ circuit board from the motherboard.

    • DO NOT force the ribbon cables or they will rip.

    • Refer to the (Recognizing & Disconnecting Cable Connectors) page for assistance.

Conclusion

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

Yegor Shea

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