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In this guide I will be demonstrating how to properly replace the navigation button on the top of the camera. The common signs of a broken or failing navigation button are if the button fails to move or is jammed, when moved the button doesn’t do anything, the button when moved produces a delayed response, if any of these symptoms appear it is likely that this is the primary issue with the device.
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Remove the strap by undoing the Velcro and pulling it through the thread points.
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Remove the external battery pack by pressing down on the slide release and sliding it out.
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Remove the three 5mm Phillips #000 screws on the bottom of the device.
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On the side of the device, remove the following Phillips #000 screws:
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One 3mm screw
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One 5mm screw
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Remove the panel opposite the display by pulling up perpendicular to the side.
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Remove the 4mm Phillips #000 screw that was exposed after taking off the side panel.
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Remove the three 4mm Phillips #000 screws shown.
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Using tweezers, disconnect this ribbon cable by pulling straight out.
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Repeat step seven (7) for the remaining three wires shown.
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Grasp the top of the camera and pull straight up to remove the top panel.
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Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove three 3mm Phillips #000 screws from the outer casing shell around the record button and remove it and the small microchip.
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Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove five 3mm Phillips #000 screws from the outer casing shell and remove the metal piece containing the speaker.
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Remove one 3mm Phillips #000 screw holding the navigation button in. Then use the metal spudger to separate the button from the casing.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.