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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Motherboard replacement is required if the motherboard is damaged. This guide requires removal of several small screws and detachment of ribbon cables.
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            Remove four JIS #000 screws from the bottom part of the camera. 
 
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            Remove two JIS #000 screws from both sides of the camera. 
 
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            Remove two JIS #000 screws under the viewfinder. 
 
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            Remove the viewfinder lid. 
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            Then, remove the two JIS #000 screws on the viewfinder. 
 
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            Gently remove the back panel from the camera. 
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            Unclip the ribbon cable from the motherboard using Wide Plastic Opening Tools and pull the cable gently. 
 
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            Remove the JIS #000 screws on the motherboard. 
 
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            Unclip the ribbon cable using the Wide Plastic Opening Tool on the motherboard. 
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            Gently pull out the cable. 
 
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            Pull out the motherboard from the camera. 
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Dear Khairul Samsudin - this is great, thank you so much.
Can I ask about another classic repair for the Lumix G5?
As with many lumix cameras, the rear thumbwheel on the Lumix G5 is a weak point and frequently fails - usually the “push in” movement that should change functions failes in the “pushed in” position.
Plese can you see if you can create a “fix” for this? It classically fails at about year 2-3, when the camera is out of warranty and the repairs cost from Panasonic is more than a secondhand G5 on eBay will cost!
Best wishes - Paul in the UK
