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If the lens cover on your camera will not open or close it could be caused by debris blocking the mechanism or a broken mechanism component. This guide will show you how to remove the lens cover from your camera so you can clean or repair it.
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            On the right side of the camcorder remove the grip belt. 
 
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            On the bottom of the battery hold the battery release switch. 
 
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            Remove the battery slowly away from the camcorder. 
 
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            Remove the two 8mm Philips #000 screws on the side where the grip belt was located on. 
 
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            Remove the two 4mm Philips #000 head screws from the bottom of the camcorder. 
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            A hidden 4mm Philips #000 screw is shown under the black plug shown. 
 
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            Near the LCD screen, remove the three 7mm Philips #000 screws in the picture shown. 
 
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            Carefully place the camcorder where the inside of the device is facing upwards and remove the 3mm Philips #000 screw shown. 
 
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            Using the spudger, pull the tab shown to start removing the ribbon cable. 
 
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            Using the Spudger, carefully remove the two ribbon cables that are connected to the top of the device. 
 
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            Remove the two 5mm Phillips #000 screws near the LCD screen. 
 
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            Remove the single 5mm Phillips #000 screw located on the top of the camera near the lens cover. 
 
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            Unplug the cord connecting the camera to the lens cover. Grip the white plug near the port and pull it out. 
 
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            The lens cover is detached from the camera and can now be removed. 
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            Repair or replace damaged components in the lens cover. 
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            Ensure lens cover mechanism is free of debris. 
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
