Olympus TG-820 iHS Locking Mechanism Replacement

Written By: Larissa Knight
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Olympus TG-820 iHS Locking Mechanism Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

Are the seals on your locking mechanism wearing down? This guide will provide assistance in replacing and improving the water capability of your camera.

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    • Orient camera to look directly at battery compartment side as shown.

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    • Locate the two latches on the battery compartment.

    • First, move the "lock" switch left to reveal red indicator.

    • Next, move the "cover latch" switch downward to reveal red indicator.

    • You have to move the switches in that order for the compartment to unlatch.

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    • Allow the battery compartment latch to completely open.

    • Insert battery with the writing face up.

    • The bigger slot is for the battery. The smaller slot is for the memory card.

    • Battery not shown.

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    • Locate and remove the 4.7mm Phillips #000 screw on the back side of the battery compartment locking mechanism.

    • Locate and remove the 4.7mm Phillips #000 screw on the front side of the battery compartment locking mechanism.

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    • Locate the two screws on the side of the battery compartment.

    • Remove the two 4.85mm Phillips #000 screws.

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    • Once all 4 screws are out, the back panel of the battery compartment will come off.

    • The entire battery compartment cover will also detach from the camera.

Conclusion

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

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