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Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard

Introduction

Before removing the Motherboard you must first remove the LCD Screen.

What you need

  1. Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • The battery compartment is located on the bottom side of the camera. Push the button in, and slide the cover to get access to the batteries.

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    • The batteries will slide right out.

    • When putting new batteries in, make sure they are pointing the right direction.

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  3. Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard, Front Casing: step 3, image 1 of 3 Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard, Front Casing: step 3, image 2 of 3 Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard, Front Casing: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 7 screws holding the front case in place, with a #00 screwdriver.

    • Six screws are 3.6 mm.

    • The seventh screw is 3.2 mm.

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    • Pulling the front case off, requires applying enough strength in the right areas.

    • The front case snaps into place in three places:

    • At the top and bottom of the battery side (opposite of side pictured) of the case.

    • Right in the middle of the DC-in side (side pictured) of the case.

    • Top of the camera, to the left of the power button.

    • Once those places are disconnected, the front case will pop right off.

    • The camera in the first two pictures is upside down. This is the best position to place your thumbs to remove the case.

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  5. Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard, Rear Casing: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 3.2 mm screw in the battery compartment using a #00 screwdriver.

    • After removal of the screw the case will be loose, but do not tug it off. There is a cord connecting the rear controls to the motherboard.

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    • Carefully pull the rear case away from the camera until you have access to the cord connected to the motherboard.

    • Lift the white latch using a fingernail or a spudger.

    • Pull the cord from its connector.

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  8. Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard, LCD Screen: step 7, image 1 of 2 Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard, LCD Screen: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 2.7 mm screws using a #00 screwdriver.

    • After removing the screws the display will be free. Do not remove it. Like the rear case, there is a cord connecting it to the motherboard that must be disconnected first.

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    • Using a spudger, lift the latch on the connector.

    • Remove the ribbon cord from its connector.

    • Remove the LCD from the rest of the camera.

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  10. Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard, Motherboard: step 9, image 1 of 2 Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard, Motherboard: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 2 pieces of translucent yellow tape.

    • Removing these pieces of tape will void the camera warranty. They serve no functional purpose and do not need to be replaced during reassembly.

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    • Remove the seven 2.7 mm using a #00 screwdriver.

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  12. Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the ribbon cord located near the top right corner of the motherboard. Do this by carefully pulling the cord out of the socket using a pair of tweezers.

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  13. Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the ribbon cord located on the left side of the motherboard.

    • Use tweezers or a spudger to lift the latch on the connector.

    • Carefully remove the cord from the connector.

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    • De-solder the 2 connection points.

    • Be careful to not damage any part of the circuit board with the soldering iron.

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  15. Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the motherboard from the camera casing.

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Conclusion

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

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