Sanyo VPC S1275 Logic Board Replacement - ric

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Use this guide for information on installing a new logic board or re-install the old one. Removing the logic board requires 17 desolders to remove the old logic board. To install a new logic board, then 17 resolders need to be done. Unless you feel very confident in your soldering abilities, you could end up disassembling the the logic board and not be able to reassemble it. Also, be careful when handling the camera after taking the casing off because the camera's capacitor for the flash can shock you. Use this guide to gain access to and replace the logic board.

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1. Step 1 Sanyo VPC S1275 Logic Board Replacement
  Unscrew 6 Phillips screws using the #00 Phillips screwdriver.
  
  Two screws are on the left side of the camera.
  
  Two screws are on the right side of the camera.
  
  Two screws are on the bottom of the camera.
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2. Step 2
  Open battery slot on the bottom of the camera by sliding the door to the right.
  
  Remove the 4 mm phillips screw on the bottom right using the #00 phillips screwdriver.
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3. Step 3
  Insert spudger in the seam at the bottom of the camera.
  
  Gently separate the rear case from the front of the camera.
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4. Step 4
  This step is only needed for the case and logic board replacement
  
  Using the #00 phillips screwdriver remove the screw attached to the front casing in the top left corner. Front case should easily separate.
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5. Step 5
  This step is only needed for the case replacement.
  
  Using the #00 phillips screwdriver remove the screw on the inside of the battery door.
  
  Slide the battery door off of the hinge.
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6. Step 6
  Using the spudger gently lift up the LCD screen carefully to keep the ribbon intact.
  
  Place the LCD screen on a non-abrasive surface.
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8. Step 7
  Using the spudger lift the black flap up to release the ribbon.
  
  The LCD screen will now be completely detached from the camera.
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9. Step 8
  Using the #00 phillips screwdriver remove the four screws on the outer edge of the LCD holding plate.
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10. Step 9
  Be careful when rotating the plate in the next step to prevent the ribbon in the top right from ripping.
  
  Using your right hand grab the left side of the LCD holding plate and rotate it to the right.
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11. Step 10
  Remove the ribbon from its slot by gently pulling the LCD holding plate to the right.
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12. Step 11
  Do not touch ANY part of the logic board previously covered by the black film until the capacitor has been completely discharged. This camera has a 330V, 100 µF capacitor which can cause painful electric shock.
  
  Using the spudger (or any non-metal prying tool), gently remove the black film.
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13. Step 12
  Using the capacitor discharge tool carefully touch each end of the capacitor discharge tool to the each terminal of the capacitor.
  
  Click the link below for instructions on how to make the capacitor discharge tool: Nintendo DSi XL Camera Ribbon Replacement
  
  NEVER touch both both capacitor terminals with just one of the wires. This will create a large potentially dangerous large spark. This will also cause serious damage to the camera.
  
  Keep the wires connected to the capacitor terminals for 2 minutes to completely discharge the capacitor
  
  The camera should be completely safe to handle now.
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14. Step 13
  Touch the hot tip of the solding iron to the first solder connecting the flash mechanism to the logic board until the solder melts.
  
  Repeat this for the next 10 solders.
  
  Verify solders have detached logic board.
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15. Step 14
  Touch the hot soldering iron to the solder in the lower left corner connecting the logic board to the red wire.
  
  When the solder has completely melted, gently pull the wire free from the logic board.
  
  Repeat for the red, blue, and then black wires.
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16. Step 15
  Touch the soldering iron tip to the solder in the upper right corner connecting the logic board to the battery lead.
  
  Pull the battery lead out of the slot in the logic board. This must be done immeadiately after the solder melts.
  
  Repeat for the solder to the left.
  
  The logic board will now be completely free from the camera.
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17. Step 16
  insert the battery leads into the slots in the new logic board.
  
  Solder both leads to the logic board.
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Conclusion

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

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