Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Rear Cover Replacement

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Rear Cover Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

25 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to remove the rear cover of the Lumix DMC-GX85 - either to replace a defective or broken display, or to get it out of the way so you can make repairs to other components.

WARNING: Ensure the camera is off before starting!

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    • Remove the plastic hot shoe cover by sliding it towards the rear of the camera.

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    • Using a spudger, gently lift the forward end of the shoe spring to disengage its locking mechanism.

    • While holding the forward end of the shoe spring up, push from its lifted end to remove the shoe spring.

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    • Remove the two 6.0mm silver Phillips #0 screws closest to the display screen.

    • Do not remove the two forward-most silver screws.

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    • Turn the camera so the side with the jack cover is facing you.

    • Near the camera's top end, remove the 4.0mm black Phillips #0 screw on the bottom in this orientation.

    • Open the jack cover and remove the 4.0mm black Phillips #0 screw inside.

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    • Flip the camera upside down so the bottom of the camera is facing you.

    • Remove the two center 2.5mm black Phillips #0 screws.

    • Remove the outer 4.5mm black Phillips #0 screw.

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    • Turn the camera so the display screen is facing you.

    • Rotate the top of the screen away from the camera body to access and remove the 4.5mm black Phillips #0 screw.

    • Remove the rear camera cover by gently pulling from the top side.

    • When removing the rear cover, pull apart slowly to prevent damaging the ribbon cable connecting the display screen and the Sub PCB.

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    • Turn the camera so the lens is facing down with the rear cover pulled back.

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable from the camera by pulling up on the black locking tab with an iFixit opening tool.

    • Pull the ribbon cable from the connector. The rear cover is now completely detached from the camera.

    • Do not bend the ribbon cable excessively and take care not to damage the ribbon cable.

Conclusion

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

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