Disassembling Flip Video USB Port

Remove metal sticker under the LCD screen with a spudger.

Remove the 4 gray screw caps with the spudger. These cover the screw heads and protect from dirt or grime.

Remove the 5 10mm screws with the #00 Phillips screwdriver. These connect the back of the outer shell to the front of the outer shell.

Open battery door. This can be done by gently depressing and sliding the battery down downward.

Use the spudger to separate outer shells.

The spudger must be inserted between the shell halves to pry the edges apart.

Slowly work around the outside to separate the halves.

Remove the 3 5mm screws securing the circuit board to the front shell with the #00 Phillips screwdriver.

Slowly lift the left side of the circuit board.

Disconnect the USB port cable from the back side of the circuit board.

Slide out the battery contacts.

Battery contacts

Slot where battery contacts were located

Remove black 3mm screw that secures wire to outer shell with #00 Phillips screwdriver.

Lift wire out of the outer shell slot.

The wire mount should stay attached to the wire.

Use tweezers to remove the spring that holds the port door shut.

Remove the 3 screws securing USB port cover to the outer case with the #00 Phillips screwdriver.

Remove the USB port cover.

Remove the USB slider.

Lift out the USB port slowly.