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Samsung HMX-W300 Lens Replacement

Introduction

Shows how to replace the lens through pictures and words. The lens is located on the motherboard and requires tweezers to unplug ribbons and the remove motherboard from the rear case.

What you need

  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

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

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  7. 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

    • Use tweezers to remove the tape.

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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