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Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement

Introduction

Demonstrates how to replace the front case of the camera through pictures and words. Replacement of the rear case requires disassembling battery housing and battery from front case.

What you need

  1. Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement, Disassembling Samsung HMX-W300: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement, Disassembling Samsung HMX-W300: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement, Disassembling Samsung HMX-W300: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • To remove the wristband of the device, grab the middle loop and pull the band through.

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  2. Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove four screws with a Hex 1.5 mm screwdriver.

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  3. Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Open the HDMI door on the side of the camera.

    • Remove the single screw using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  4. Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Use the iFixit opening tool on both sides on the device. Pry apart both sections with light force.

    • Do not apply too much force. There is a wire that attaches the front case with the rear case that can be damaged.

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  6. Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the wire ribbon out with a pair of tweezers.

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  7. Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement, Battery: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement, Battery: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four screws from the battery housing using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  8. Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use the iFixit opening tool to pry the battery housing open.

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  9. Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • After removing the battery housing, take the battery out.

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  10. Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement, USB Port: step 9, image 1 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement, USB Port: step 9, image 2 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement, USB Port: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Use an iFixit opening tool to pry up the plastic cover.

    • Use tweezers to remove the wire from the slots.

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  11. Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Remove both screws from the USB port using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  12. Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Push the USB port inside the case to remove it from the device.

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  13. Samsung HMX-W300 Front Case Replacement, Front Case: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • The front case is separated from the rest of the device.

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Conclusion

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

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