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Samsung HMX-W300 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Shows how to replace motherboard with pictures and words. Removal of motherboard requires opening the camera and unscrewing screws from motherboard to remove from rear case.

What you need

  1. Samsung HMX-W300 Motherboard Replacement, Disassembling Samsung HMX-W300: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Motherboard Replacement, Disassembling Samsung HMX-W300: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Motherboard 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 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung HMX-W300 Motherboard 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 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Motherboard 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 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Motherboard 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 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Motherboard 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 Motherboard Replacement, Remove tape.: step 6, image 1 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Motherboard Replacement, Remove tape.: step 6, image 2 of 3 Samsung HMX-W300 Motherboard Replacement, Remove tape.: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Use tweezers to remove the tape.

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  8. Samsung HMX-W300 Motherboard Replacement, Unplug wire ribbon.: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung HMX-W300 Motherboard 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 Motherboard Replacement, Remove scerws.: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung HMX-W300 Motherboard 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 Motherboard 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 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect wire ribbon.: step 10, image 1 of 2 Samsung HMX-W300 Motherboard 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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Conclusion

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

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