Introduction
This guide shows how to replace a broken LCD on a C183. It is not a difficult job, however, most cameras open from the back case first, this one opens from the front first.
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Remove the two screws from the right hand side
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Remove the two screws from the left hand side
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Remove the three screws from the bottom.
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Open the battery compartment and start carefully to separate the front and back half of the camera. On this camera the front half will come of first.
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In the top left corner is one screw that will have to be removed. It holds the back cover to the body of the camera.
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Once that screw is removed, the camera separates easy.
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Fold the LCD from the top downward. DO NOT try to remove the LCD, it is still attached. Obviously this camera has had water damage.
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Remove the Kapton tape from the top of the camera.
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you will have to de-solder the battery frame on one point.
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Remove the tape
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Remove the single screw.
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You can disconnect the ribbon cable, by carefully pulling on the end. I opted to leave it connected to minimize the risk of tearing the fragile cable. It is possible to just move the frame out of the way.
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Lift the LCD frame slightly up and fold the black clip gently to the back.
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This will loosen the ribbon cable and lets your remove the LCD.
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Insert the ribbon cable of the new LCD. there will be a solid white stripe on the cable. Insert the cable as shown, close the connector.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
