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Panasonic Lumix DMC-F7 Replacing LCD Screen Replacement

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    • Slide the lock switch to the right so that it is in the unlocked position.

    • Use your finger to slide the battery hatch in the direction of the downward arrow so that the hatch is open.

    • Both battery and memory card should now be visible.

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    • Open the battery hatch and then the black cover to expose the battery compartment.

    • The camera used to create these repair guides did not have a battery and memory card.

    • Remove the battery.

    • When installing the new battery, ensure it is in the same orientation as before.

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    • Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two 2.8 mm screws located under the hatch.

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    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the three 2.8 mm screws on the bottom of the camera.

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    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 2.8 mm screws on the side of the camera.

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    • Use a spudger to pry open the case at all sides.

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    • Be careful not to damage the ribbon cable when opening. Ensure it is still attached.

    • Use your fingers to carefully remove the back casing from the front of the camera.

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    • Place the camera on a flat surface with the front side facing down.

    • Use the spudger to flip up the retaining flap and slide the ribbon cable out of the connector.

    • Hold down on the camera's metal casing with one hand. Using your other hand, remove the back case from the rest of the camera.

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    • Use a spudger to lift the screen ZIF connector tab.

    • Use the back of the spudger to push the ribbon cable free.

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    • Use the screwdriver to remove the four 2.4 mm Phillips screws.

    • Lift up the LCD screen from the front case.

    • Potential for device damage: The wire is still connected to the board in the other side.

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    • Remove the LCD screen from its case.

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    • Locate the wire connecting the LCD screen to the motherboard.

    • Use the soldering iron to desolder the wire.

    • Use the soldering iron to solder wires from new LCD screen to the circuit board.

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

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