Ricoh Theta S Camera Assembly Replacement

Written By: Bradley Sutton
  • Comments: 14
Ricoh Theta S Camera Assembly Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

20 - 25 minutes

Introduction

This guide will show how to replace the camera assembly for the Ricoh Theta S. Be aware that any replacement of disassembly of the original product may void the manufacturer warranty.

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    • Wedge the spudger underneath the small plastic square located on the bottom of the device.

    • Move the spudger to remove the plastic cover.

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    • Remove the four 3-mm screws located on the bottom of the device. You will need to use the Phillips 00 screwdriver.

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    • Insert the plastic opening tool in between the panels shown.

    • Apply pressure to unlatch the 9 spring clips located around the perimeter of the device.

    • Lift the panel from the device.

    thank you for the instructions. Keep in mind that the Spring clips are just on the other side of the phone, the side without the photo button. Then metal casing is attached to the front and can bend easy. So be careful here. If you get a red light, 5 beeps, and the device turns off, it means you’ve got a physical error code, and you need to investigate. In my case, I disconnected one of the flex cables to one of the cameras, and this needed to be redone.

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    • Remove the two 3mm Phillips screws, with the Phillips 00 Screwdriver.

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    • Gently lift the camera assembly from the device until the ribbon cable connections are accessible.

    • Peel back the piece of tape securing the microphone wire the the circuit board.

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    • Find the two ribbon cable connectors located on each side of the device.

    • Using a plastic spudger, gently lift the black plastic piece of the connector.

    • The images show a screwdriver being used to flip up the tabs of the ZIF connectors, which carries the possibility of shorting the motherboard. Be sure to use an ESD safe tool instead!

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    • Carefully detach the two ribbons cables from their connectors to remove the camera assembly.

Conclusion

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

Author

Bradley Sutton

Member since: 07/11/17

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12 comments

Hello, is there a way to replace the glass the cover the lens? I Have 2 Ricoh Theta, one the glass is broken and other has a scratch that shows in every image… so I want to replace the scratched glass with the good one of the other camera

Willian Machado -

Hello, Where can I find the set of lenses or just the replacement glass?

I am happy if you have a return.

olima -

Having same Issue as Willian Machado, please respond to our questions :) Is there a way to replace a scratched/ broken covering glass if we have two Theta`s ? We can make one full working one by using the two undamaged sides - theorethically. Does it work ?

McTwist -

I also have same issue… Broke part of my glass, will like to find out if its possible to replace just one part of it….

Continent Kofi -

I have one with a shattered lens and took it appart to check…. glass seems to be permanently fixed to optical block with very strong epoxi resin and doesn’t seem to be replaceable even if you manage to clean up, the problem is how to remove a good lens for transplant, without breaking it.

Bravo...!!! -

Hola abra repuestos para la richo theta s? Se me cayo y se rompio el lente . Se ve pero borrodo

gabrielescoriza -

Por supuesto en AliExpress.

https://aliexpress,com

Luis M. O. -

I finaly change the front lens by unscrewing the arrow who hold it. You need a tool to grap it.

Ciprian -

Hi Ciprian.

Where did you find a lens.

Kyle

Kyle Venter -

Could the entire lens assembly from the Theta S be used to replace the lens assembly in the Theta V, or would that just be putting the S in the V’s body?

jc2k -

My theta lens broke after a fall.. I was wondering where did u purchase ur camera Assembly?? Or where did u buy the lenses from??

Tiphlizs VP -

I have problem with my camera, the front glass is cracked… how can I get it repaired?

Continent Kofi -