Introduction
Tools
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            Using the iFixit Opening Tool, pry off the plastic part of the lens. 
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            Using the T6 Torx screwdriver, unscrew the three screws. 
 
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            On the opposite side, use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew both screws. 
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            Take out the speaker plate. 
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            Open the multi-connector cover and slide off the side panel. 
 
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            Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the screw above the speaker. 
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            On the bottom side of the camera, unscrew the two screws. 
 
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            Open the battery compartment cover. 
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            Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew the screw in the battery compartment. 
 
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            On the front of the camera, unscrew the two screws shown. 
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            Gently pull on the side until the camera is separated from the back panel. 
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            Remove the shutter and power button. 
 
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            Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew the four screws on the front of the camera. 
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            Unscrew the shutter using the Phillips #00 screwdriver. 
 
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            Release the top holding using a spudger. 
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            Slowly and carefully separate the front and back of the camera, exposing the electrical ribbons. 
 
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            Remove the 1.0 cm and the 0.8 mm screws. 
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            Peel off tape and remove ribbons. 
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            Remove black plastic cover and unscrew the 1.1 cm screw. 
 
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            Push A/V port away from you carefully using a spudger. 
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            Slowly take out the motherboard and the speaker microphone. 
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            Collect the metal washer plate from the top right corner of the motherboard (now loose). 
 
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            With a spudger or finger, slowly take out the battery hinged to the motherboard. 
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            Take out motherboard. 
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
3 comments
what is the voltage, and capacitance of the main flash capacitor? diameter and length? I want to replace mine as my 'flash charging' symbol constantly flashes and flash does not fire.
thanks for the writeup! I have more confidence in repairing my 10+ year old camera
the cap is 330uF and 90V
dimensions:
11.94mm diameter
25.65mm length
How would I go about extracting the camera module and hooking it up to an arduino?
My cam got saltwater damage however it still turns on for a few seconds before turning off again
What secures the plastic part back to the lens when reassembling?
Patrick Mitchell -