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Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement

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    1. Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement, Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement: step 1, image 1 of 3 Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement, Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement: step 1, image 2 of 3 Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement, Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the five case screws with a Phillips #00 Screwdriver.

      • Five 3.5mm Phillips Screws

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    2. Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Gently lift up the back cover and set aside.

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    3. Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Gently lift up on the left side of the LCD and slowly pull it to the left side of the camera but do not remove entirely, there is a ribbon connector.

      • Be careful not to rip out the ribbon connector.

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    4. Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • To clear the ribbon connection underneath the screen, lift up the black ribbon gate with the spudger.

      • Gently lift ribbon out of the gate and set screen aside.

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    5. Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • There are five screws of three different sizes which need removal.

      • One 4.5mm screw

      • Four 3.5mm screws, one on the button side

      • One 5.5mm screws

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    6. Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Slowly lift metal tray to the right.

      • Be careful not to bend the screw tabs or rip out the ribbon cable.

      • Remove ribbon cable by using the spudger to lift up the black ribbon gate to release the ribbon

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    7. Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Disconnect the two ribbon cables from the lens unit by using the spudger to lift the ribbon gates.

      • One gate is black and another is white.

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    8. Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the three silver screws.

      • Three 5.5mm screws

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    9. Sanyo VPC-X1200 shutter assembly replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the lens unit free of the camera. A spudger can be used to separate the lens unit if necessary.

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Conclusion

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

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