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Vivitar DVR 781HD Motherboard Replacement

What you need

  1. Vivitar DVR 781HD Motherboard Replacement, Front Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 Vivitar DVR 781HD Motherboard Replacement, Front Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 Vivitar DVR 781HD Motherboard Replacement, Front Case: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Begin with the camcorder lens up on a clear working surface.

    • Remove the two 4mm Phillips #1 screws holding the switch plate in place. Rotate the device 180 degrees and repeat for the screws on the opposite side.

  2. Vivitar DVR 781HD Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the plastic opening tool into the seam between the front and back sections of the case and apply a small amount of force to pop the case open.

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    • Move the plastic opening tool around the seam and apply force at each step to separate the front plate from the back plate and motherboard.

    • The battery is held to the front half of the case with double-sided tape. Peel it up with a finger, being careful not to damage the battery.

  4. Vivitar DVR 781HD Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 1 of 2 Vivitar DVR 781HD Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Using a P1 screwdriver, remove the 4mm screws holding the motherboard into the case.

  5. Vivitar DVR 781HD Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Gently lift the motherboard, handling it by the edges.

Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

It says no parts required, but it is instructions to replace the motherboard.

There is nothing about getting another motherboard, and how much.

Heki Kahni - Reply

How do you get a motherboard?

Rdam Russell - Reply

Where do we get one?

bikerbarbie29 - Reply

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