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Samsung HMX-W300 Lens Replacement

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    1. Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement, Disassembling Samsung HMX-W300: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement, Disassembling Samsung HMX-W300: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  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 Lens  Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  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 Lens  Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  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 Lens  Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  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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    5. Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
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      • Pull the wire ribbon out with a pair of tweezers.

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    1. Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement, Remove tape.: step 6, image 1 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement, Remove tape.: step 6, image 2 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement, Remove tape.: step 6, image 3 of 3
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    2. Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement, Unplug wire ribbon.: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement, Unplug wire ribbon.: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Use tweezers to grab the wire ribbon, then pull the wire out of connection.

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    3. Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement, Remove scerws.: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement, Remove scerws.: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • There are 5 Phillips size 00 screws. Remove all 5 screws.

      • Wire ribbon is attached to the motherboard.

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    4. Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Pry the motherboard up using the plastic opening tool.

      • Be careful there is a wire ribbon holding the motherboard.

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    5. Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement, Disconnect wire ribbon.: step 10, image 1 of 2 Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement, Disconnect wire ribbon.: step 10, image 2 of 2
      • Use tweezers to disconnect the wire as shown. This will loosen the motherboard from the rear case.

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    1. Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement, Lens screws: step 11, image 1 of 2 Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement, Lens screws: step 11, image 2 of 2
      • Shows front of motherboard and rear of motherboard.

      • Lens has 4 Phillips size 00 screws.

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    2. Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement, Remove wire ribbon: step 12, image 1 of 1
      • Unplug the wire ribbon from the motherboard.

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    3. Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement, Remove lens screws: step 13, image 1 of 2 Samsung HMX-W300 Lens  Replacement, Remove lens screws: step 13, image 2 of 2
      • Remove all 4 PH(00) screws, this will loosen the lens from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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