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VTech Kidizoom Camera Connect Power Distribution Circuit Board Replacement

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  1. VTech Kidizoom Camera Connect  Power Distribution Circuit Board Replacement, Front Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 VTech Kidizoom Camera Connect  Power Distribution Circuit Board Replacement, Front Case: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Remove batteries and SD card before beginning disassembly!

    • Locate the four plastic screw covers denoted by the markers and gently pry them up with the metal spudger.

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    • Remove all four (11mm) screws with the Philips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the two battery cartridges located on the underside of the camera.

    • Once cartridges are removed, use the metal spudger to pry open the top, bottom, and both sides of the camera.

  4. VTech Kidizoom Camera Connect  Power Distribution Circuit Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Beware of the two black viewfinder lens falling out as you pry open the device!

    • The device should now be open and ready for further repair and/or replacement parts.

  5. VTech Kidizoom Camera Connect  Power Distribution Circuit Board Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Locate and remove the screws circled in the provided image with a Philips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Unsolder the connection points on the motherboard.

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    • Unsolder the connections to the right battery terminal. Removing the terminal allows easier access to the motherboard.

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    • Carefully pull up on the motherboard and pink plastic underneath the motherboard. The pink plastic contains the display and is connected to the motherboard.

  9. VTech Kidizoom Camera Connect  Power Distribution Circuit Board Replacement, Power Distribution Circuit Board: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Unsolder the wires connected to the power distribution circuit board.

  10. VTech Kidizoom Camera Connect  Power Distribution Circuit Board Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Locate and remove the two screws that hold in the power distribution circuit board using a Philips #0 screwdriver.

  11. VTech Kidizoom Camera Connect  Power Distribution Circuit Board Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Gently pull up on power distribution circuit board and remove it from the device.

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