Introduction
This guide will help you remove the button plate from a Sanyo VPC-X1200 camera.
Tools
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            Gently lift up on the left side of the LCD and slowly pull it to the left side of the camera but do not remove entirely, there is a ribbon connector. 
 
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            To clear the ribbon connection underneath the screen, lift up the black ribbon gate with the spudger. 
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            Gently lift ribbon out of the gate and set screen aside. 
 
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            There are five screws of three different sizes which need removal. 
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            One 4.5mm screw 
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            Four 3.5mm screws, one on the button side 
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            One 5.5mm screws 
 
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            Slowly lift metal tray to the right. 
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            Remove ribbon cable by using the spudger to lift up the black ribbon gate to release the ribbon 
 
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                            Conclusion
                          
                          To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.