Introduction
A malfunctioning LCD screen, whether it simply won't turn on, dead pixels, or some other issue, is a major inconvenience. Use this guide to get it working properly again.
Tools
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Open the side panel which houses the battery compartment. Press the center button down and twist the dial.
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Release the battery from its secured position by pulling the orange tab back. The battery can then be removed from its compartment.
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Using a plastic opening tool, gently pry up the edge of the button case, located at the top of the camera, until it unclips.
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Use the plastic opening tool to carefully pry the yellow front panel completely away from the camera.
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Use your hands to take off the yellow back panel.
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Open the battery compartment on the side of the camera.
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Using your plastic opening tool, carefully pry the two clips apart as indicated in the photo.
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Gently open the camera, noting the presence of two orange tapes along one side that connect the motherboard to the LCD screen.
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Open the camera like a book and lay both sides flat next to one another, leaving the orange tapes connected.
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Once you expose the inside of the camera, use the PH000 Phillips head bit and remove the four screws as shown.
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Carefully remove the tape binding the screen to the camera.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.