Introduction
We will explain the steps needed in order to replace a LCD screen.
Tools
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Slide the battery cover in the direction the arrow points.
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Pull the battery cover towards you.
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Using the Phillips #00 Screwdriver, remove the two screws from the caution panel.
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Remove that panel.
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Remove the screw with a Phillips #00 screwdriver from the left side of the camera (with '3x optical zoom' engraved on the side panel).
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Remove that panel.
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Remove the screw using the Phillips #00 screwdriver from the bottom of the camera, closest to the back cover.
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Remove the screw using a Phillips #00 screwdriver on the right side (where the caution panel used to be).
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Remove the small screw using a Phillips #00 screwdriver on the bottom of the camera attached to the front cover.
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Gently remove the front cover.
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For the AV port, detach the bottom orange cable.
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For the LCD screen, detach the top orange cable on the right side of the motherboard.
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For the motherboard, detach all the orange cables.
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Verify the orange cables from the motherboard are removed from the LCD screen.
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Lift the LCD screen off the hinge.
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Verify that the LCD screen is attached to the chip on the back on the camera.
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Remove the dial from the back of the camera. It pops right off very easily.
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Remove the screw using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver from the camera.
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Remove the orange cable that is attached between the top of the camera and the chip. It should slide straight out with a little bit of force.
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Remove the chip and the LCD screen now from the camera.
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The chip may need a slight upward tug with a fingernail or tweezer.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.