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Nikon Coolpix L18 Logic Board Replacement

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In this guide, we will give you step-by-step instructions on how to remove the logic board so that it can be replaced or repaired.

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  1. Nikon Coolpix L18 Logic Board Replacement, Back Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the memory stick from the camera.

    • Remove the batteries from the camera.

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    • Remove all six 4.3mm silver screws along the perimeter of the camera using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • There is one screw hidden under the AV cover that also needs to be removed.

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    • Pry the back cover from the left side of the camera. Remove the cover gently.

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    • Pry back the front cover of the camera starting from the right side.

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  5. Nikon Coolpix L18 Logic Board Replacement, LCD Screen: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • This is where energy for the flash is stored. Even with batteries removed, if you touch these connections, you can be shocked, depending on if the flash capacitor has a stored charge. It may not have a stored charge, but work around this assuming it does.

    • Newer cameras of decent quality usually have a bleeder resistor to drain the flash capacitor. This may not work anymore and the flash capacitor may still have a charge.

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    • Remove the tape on the right side of the LCD screen.

    • Gently lift the LCD screen from its base.

    • Don't tug on the screen because it is still connected to the motherboard.

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    • Lift the black latch connecting the LCD ribbon to the motherboard.

    • Gently pull the LCD ribbon out.

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    • Remove the 6 Phillips #00 screws anchoring the LCD base to the motherboard.

    • Remove the LCD base plate.

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    • Lift the black latch connecting the LCD ribbon to the motherboard.

    • Gently pull the lens ribbon out.

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    • Desolder the connection of the motherboard to the lens ribbon using a soldering iron and desoldering wick.

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    • Lift up the black and copper covering on the left side of the camera.

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    • Pull the wiring at the top right of the camera away from the lens with tweezers.

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    • Remove the cross-hair shaped wire cap to the left of the lens.

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    • Remove the 3 screws holding the lens to the camera frame.

    • Two 3.8mm black Phillips #00 screws on the sides of the lens.

    • One 4.6mm silver Phillips #00 screw on the bottom of the lens.

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    • There is a screw behind flash tube holding lens. Remove it, then gently pull the lens out. Be sure that the lens's ribbon clears the motherboard.

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    • Remove the tape on the top of the logic board.

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    • Remove the 4 Phillips #00 screws holding the top of the logic board onto the camera frame.

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    • Desolder the joint of the top and back of the logic board using a soldering iron and desoldering wick.

    • You will need to have soldering equipment to complete this step.

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    • Move the top of the logic board to the side, exposing the top of the frame.

    • Desolder the two connections on the top right of the logic board using a soldering iron and desolering wick.

    • You will need to have soldering equipment to complete this step.

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

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