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Polaroid i533 Zoom Lens Replacement

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The zoom lens moves in and out of the camera while focusing on subjects at various distances. At times, the lens can stop functioning correctly.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 driver to remove four screws (3mm) on the left side of the camera. Keep all screws for reassembly.

    • Directly on the bottom of the camera there are 3 screws, unscrew all with a Phillips #00 driver.

    • Unscrew two screws on the right side of the camera with a Phillips #00 driver.

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    • Locate the battery door on the bottom of the camera. Then slide the battery door open using the iFixit opening tool.

    • Gently open the back cover of camera.

    • Do not pull the cover off completely, because it is still attached to the logic board.

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    • Locate where the LCD screen ribbon is attached to the logic board.

    • Using the ifixit opening tool, push the black tab connecting the LCD screen ribbon to the logic board away from you.

    • Gently pull the ribbon away from the logic board with thumb and index fingers.

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    • Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew and remove the (3mm) screw on the bottom of the logic board above the tripod mount. Keep the screw for reassembly.

    • Gently pull the front of the case off.

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    Tweezers
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    • Locate the black patch covering the ribbon that connects the zoom lens to the logic board.

    • Carefully remove the black patch using tweezers.

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    • Using tweezers gently lift the black tab that holds the zoom lens ribbon in place.

    • Gently remove the zoom lens ribbon.

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    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver and unscrew then remove the three (3mm) screws shown on the back of the logic board.

    • On the left side of the logic board use the same screwdriver. Unscrew and remove the 3mm screw. Keep all screws for reassembly.

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    • It is now safe for you to remove the zoom lens.

    • To reassemble the device, follow these steps in reverse.

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

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