Introduction
Is your flash weak or not working at all? It could be your flash capacitor. Here's a replacement guide to help.
Tools
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            Unscrew all visible screws indicated by red circles with a #00 Phillips driver. 
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            Slide memory card cover and unscrew hidden screw underneath with a #00 Phillips driver. 
 
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            Remove the flat side panel by applying gentle pressure toward the bottom of the camera. 
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            Remove the corner panel by applying pressure away from the shutter button. 
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            Remove the top panel by applying gentle pressure away from the shutter button. 
 
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            Remove the 3 visible screws with a Phillips #000 Driver 
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            Move the circuitry and wires out of the way to expose another screw, and remove it with the same driver. 
 
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            Pull the flash capacitor out of its compartment to expose the wires connected to it. 
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            Cut the connecting wires with wire cutters. 
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            Solder the wires to the new power source with a soldering iron and electrical solder. 
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.