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Removing Back Cover

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      • Remove the six external screws from the camera using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

      • After the screws has been removed, the bottom of the back half of the external case should be loosened from the camera.

      • Be careful, make sure you don't lose the screws.

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      • Open the battery cover that's located on the bottom right side of the camera and carefully remove the battery.

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      • Slide your fingernail or a plastic spudger in the groove from the bottom to the top right side of the camera.

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      • Carefully squeeze the top right corner of the camera and pry off the external cover.

      • If you hear a "cracking" sound. This is normal.

      • Continue to pull the external cover and it will come off cleanly.

      • Be cautious of the flash capacitor. It carries an electrical charge, that may give you an unpleasant shock.

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      • Carefully pull off the back cover, parts behind the back of the case might fall out.

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