Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Display Screen Replacement

Written By: Hae Bom

Comments: 5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Display Screen Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

25 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Do you need to replace the screen of your Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85? Follow this guide to replace it! All you need is a Phillips head screwdriver and a plastic pry tool. As always, be careful when working on sensitive electronics, as screens are very fragile.

Tools

Parts

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Display Screen

Step 1

Turn the camera so that the shutter side faces the ground and the lens faces you.

Step 2

Remove the two 2mm Phillips #0 screws on the bottom of the screen.

Step 3

Swivel the screen away from the camera body so it is facing the ground.

Step 4

Remove the two 6.0mm Phillips #0 screws on the back of the screen.

Step 5

Orient the camera so the lens is facing the ground.
Using the gap created behind the screen at the bottom, stick the iFixit opening tool inside the gap and gently open the gap.
Work the tool evenly around the back of the display to evenly separate the two pieces. Once the back cover is separated enough, remove it by hand.

Step 6

Be sure to use extreme caution when handling the ribbon cable to ensure the wiring within it stays intact.
Place the camera so that the lens is facing the ground.
Using the iFixit opening tool, pry the black connector open and remove the ribbon.

Step 7

Gently remove the screen from the camera body.

Hello, thanks a lot for this detailed tutorial.

I am looking to buy the replacement screen but the link is dead, would somebody have any idea where to find one ?

Thanks a lot in advance !

Emilien Guichard - 23/09/20

Conclusion

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

Author

Hae Bom

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4 comments

Thank you very much!

jptrinkster - 18/09/20

Hi ! Thanks for the tutorial, any idea if this would be the same repair with a DC-GX9 ? The screen size seems to match

Clem -

Thanks for the guide. From step 7, how do I further dismantle the screen. I bought a replacement screen, but its in a simpler form

Kamil Zidane -

This is a great guide for getting the screen off of the camera, but falls short of an actual repair. More disassembly is required to repair the screen with a replacement screen bought off of eBay. How do you remove the screen from the metal frame as there seems to be even more parts that need to be separated?

John W. -