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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Front Casing Replacement

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  1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Front Casing Replacement, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Front Casing Replacement: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the memory card and battery card latch on the bottom of the camera.

    • Slide the latch to the open position.

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    • Open the battery latch, and slide the battery release lever to the right.

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    • Remove the battery from the camera.

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  4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Front Casing Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Using a size #00 Phillips screwdriver, remove the three 4.58 mm screws on the bottom of the camera.

    • Use this screwdriver for all screws in the device.

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    • Remove the 3.15 mm screw on the left side of the camera.

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    • Remove the left side casing.

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    • Remove the two 3.15 mm screws on the right side of the camera.

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    • Remove the bottom right panel.

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    • Gently remove the back casing.

    • Start at the bottom and carefully pry towards the top to get this piece free.

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    • Gently lift up the LCD screen.

    • Using a plastic prying tool, flip up the latch that holds the thin ribbon in place.

    • It should fall out on its own or with a gentle tug.

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    • Gently tug the thicker ribbon to remove it from its housing.

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    • Remove the two black 5.35 mm screws that hold in the front faceplate.

    • There may be a third screw the the right of the lens assembly.

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    • Carefully remove the upper assembly, which houses the buttons and the flash battery.

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    • Carefully remove the front casing after verifying that the thin plastic around the lens is not still attached.

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Conclusion

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

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