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Pentax PZ-10 Button Replacement

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Button replacement may be necessary if the shutter button sticks or no longer activates shutter due to wear.

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  1. Pentax PZ-10 Button Replacement, Top Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • The top cover is one piece encasing the top of the device except the shutter release button and flash.

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  2. Pentax PZ-10 Button Replacement, Removing Upper Right Housing Screw: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax PZ-10 Button Replacement, Removing Upper Right Housing Screw: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • With the camera lens face down, locate the screw under the overhanging piece of the top casing on the right side of the back panel.

    • Using the J0 screwdriver, remove the 6.3 mm screw.

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  3. Pentax PZ-10 Button Replacement, Removing Screw in Battery Compartment: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax PZ-10 Button Replacement, Removing Screw in Battery Compartment: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Locate the next screw by holding the camera upside down with the battery compartment empty and face up.

    • Remove the 6.3 mm screw using a J0 screwdriver.

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  5. Pentax PZ-10 Button Replacement, Removing Screw Under Flash Bulb: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax PZ-10 Button Replacement, Removing Screw Under Flash Bulb: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • The next screw is found in the overhanging piece just above the lens.

    • With the top of the camera facing down, remove the 3.4 mm screw with a J0 screwdriver.

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  6. Pentax PZ-10 Button Replacement, Pulling Off the Top Cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax PZ-10 Button Replacement, Pulling Off the Top Cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Gently pull off the top cover with your hands by pulling on the tab on the left of the camera.

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  7. Pentax PZ-10 Button Replacement, Locate Rubber Tabs: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Pentax PZ-10 Button Replacement, Locate Rubber Tabs: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Gently remove the beige rubber tabs from under the casing by pulling each down using tweezers.

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  8. Pentax PZ-10 Button Replacement: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the 3 buttons by pushing them from under the casing out through the top.

    • Each button is slotted differently, so pay attention to the orientation of each piece.

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  9. Pentax PZ-10 Button Replacement, Buttons: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • The buttons are now free to be replaced or cleaned.

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

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