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Samsung ST76 Motherboard Replacement

What you need

  1. Samsung ST76 Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung ST76 Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung ST76 Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove 5 screws from the camera. There are 2 4mm screws on the left side, 2 2mm screws on the right side and 1 4mm screw on the bottom.

    • Do not mix the 5 screws; they are different sizes.

  2. Samsung ST76 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung ST76 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Use your fingers to pull the back cover off.

  3. Samsung ST76 Motherboard Replacement, Screen: step 3, image 1 of 2 Samsung ST76 Motherboard Replacement, Screen: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Separate the button panel to reveal the port holding the screen on.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to help with this task.

  4. Samsung ST76 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung ST76 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the yellow cable by pulling gently upwards, away from the inside of the camera, until it separates from its port.

  5. Samsung ST76 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 3 Samsung ST76 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 2 of 3 Samsung ST76 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Remove 2 3mm screws from the metal plate covering the motherboard and lens using a Phillips #00 screw driver.

  6. Samsung ST76 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Samsung ST76 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Samsung ST76 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the 4 cables connecting the motherboard to the camera body.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to help with this task.

Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

Thanks for great info. I should add that one can also clean the sensor. Sensor is circular plate with 3 screws at back of the lens. Now the camera is like new!

compand - Reply

Where can you buy a replacement motherboard?

Demaree Wiitala - Reply

ST76 and ST77 are very close relatives.

As it can be seen on the parts, some are marked: ”ST77”

Paul

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