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Pentax Optio WG-2 Battery Compartment Door Replacement

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Use this guide to remove and replace a damaged battery cover on the Pentax Optio WG-2.

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    • Remove all four 1 mm JIS #00 screws from the back of the camera.

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    • Use your finger to peel the grip off the top of the camera.

    • For best results, start from the right side of the camera, opposite the buttons.

    • Once the grip is removed, you will most likely lose the water-tight seal.

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    • Use the tweezers to remove the two buttons from the top of the camera.

    • The buttons may fall out while removing the grip.

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    • Remove the three 1 mm JIS #000 screws from the top.

    • Remove the 1 mm JIS #000 screw from the bottom.

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    • Carefully separate the back and the front of the camera.

    • There are three ribbon cables connecting the two boards. Be careful not to tear them.

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    • Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the small retaining flaps on the ribbon cable ZIF connectors.

    • Carefully pull the ribbon cables out of their sockets.

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    • Lift the cover as you normally would if replacing battery.

    • Holding the camera with the lens facing away from you and the battery slot upward slide the cover towards the back of the camera.

    • There is a pin (3/4 of an inch long) that attaches the cover to the camera and it will come loose when the cover is removed.

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

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