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Zeal Optics iON Viewfinder Lens Assembly Replacement

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  1. Zeal Optics iON Viewfinder Lens Assembly Replacement, Viewfinder Lens Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 Zeal Optics iON Viewfinder Lens Assembly Replacement, Viewfinder Lens Assembly: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two 7.5 mm Phillips screws on the front of the viewfinder housing.

    • Flip the viewfinder housing over 180 degrees.

    • Remove the four 7.1 mm Phillips screws from the back of the viewfinder housing.

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  2. Zeal Optics iON Viewfinder Lens Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Zeal Optics iON Viewfinder Lens Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Pull the two halves of the viewfinder housing apart.

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  3. Zeal Optics iON Viewfinder Lens Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Zeal Optics iON Viewfinder Lens Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the retaining flap on the LCD ribbon cable ZIF connector.

    • Be sure to pry up on the hinged flap, not the connector itself.

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  4. Zeal Optics iON Viewfinder Lens Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Zeal Optics iON Viewfinder Lens Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Use the tip of a spudger to push out the retaining clip on the viewfinder backlight ribbon cable ZIF connector.

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  5. Zeal Optics iON Viewfinder Lens Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Zeal Optics iON Viewfinder Lens Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
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    • Using your fingers or tweezers, gently pull out the backlight ribbon cable from its connector on the button board.

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  6. Zeal Optics iON Viewfinder Lens Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Zeal Optics iON Viewfinder Lens Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Using your fingers or tweezers, remove the LCD ribbon cable from its connector on the button board.

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  7. Zeal Optics iON Viewfinder Lens Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Zeal Optics iON Viewfinder Lens Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the viewfinder lens assembly from the viewfinder housing.

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Conclusion

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

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