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Samsung SCV-VLUUST50 Flash Capacitor Replacement

Introduction

Is your flash weak or not working at all? It could be your flash capacitor. Here's a replacement guide to help.

What you need

  1. Samsung SCV-VLUUST50 Flash Capacitor Replacement, Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung SCV-VLUUST50 Flash Capacitor Replacement, Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung SCV-VLUUST50 Flash Capacitor Replacement, Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Unscrew all visible screws indicated by red circles with a #00 Phillips driver.

    • Slide memory card cover and unscrew hidden screw underneath with a #00 Phillips driver.

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  2. Samsung SCV-VLUUST50 Flash Capacitor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Samsung SCV-VLUUST50 Flash Capacitor Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Samsung SCV-VLUUST50 Flash Capacitor Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the flat side panel by applying gentle pressure toward the bottom of the camera.

    • Remove the corner panel by applying pressure away from the shutter button.

    • The memory card cover will come off with the corner panel.

    • Remove the top panel by applying gentle pressure away from the shutter button.

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  3. Samsung SCV-VLUUST50 Flash Capacitor Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove screws beneath the top panel indicated by red circles with a #00 Phillips driver.

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  5. Samsung SCV-VLUUST50 Flash Capacitor Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung SCV-VLUUST50 Flash Capacitor Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the front and back covers by pulling them straight apart.

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  6. Samsung SCV-VLUUST50 Flash Capacitor Replacement, Flash Capacitor: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung SCV-VLUUST50 Flash Capacitor Replacement, Flash Capacitor: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the screw securing the shutter button.

    • Lift the shutter button to remove it.

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  7. Samsung SCV-VLUUST50 Flash Capacitor Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung SCV-VLUUST50 Flash Capacitor Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 3 visible screws with a Phillips #000 Driver

    • Move the circuitry and wires out of the way to expose another screw, and remove it with the same driver.

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  8. Samsung SCV-VLUUST50 Flash Capacitor Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Samsung SCV-VLUUST50 Flash Capacitor Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Samsung SCV-VLUUST50 Flash Capacitor Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the flash capacitor out of its compartment to expose the wires connected to it.

    • Cut the connecting wires with wire cutters.

    • Solder the wires to the new power source with a soldering iron and electrical solder.

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Conclusion

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

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