Introduction
This guide includes screws removal and a procedure for removing the back case. Follow the steps precisely to avoid breaking of plastic locking tabs.
Tools
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            Flip the camera upside-down and carefully place it on a flat surface. 
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            With the lens facing outward, locate the battery compartment - indicated by a grooved latch. 
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            Push the latch to the right to unlock the battery compartment. The door should flip upward. 
 
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            With the compartment open, locate a blue tab shown with spudger 
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            Press the tab to the side (to the left, or toward the camera wall). This will eject the camera battery. 
 
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            Remove the two 3.5mm Phillips #00 screws that hold the back case - located inside the battery compartment. 
 
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            Remove the two 3.5mm Phillips #00 screws that hold the back case - located on the bottom of the camera. 
 
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            Remove the 3.5 mm Phillips #00 screw on the side of camera - located between the charging and HDMI ports. 
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            Remove the 4.0 mm Phillips #00 screw on the side of the camera - located next to the WiFi sign. 
 
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            Starting with the battery compartment gently begin to separate the back case front the camera. 
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            Using a plastic opening tool, separate the bottom of the back case from the camera. Then proceed by separating the sides. 
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            Gently lift the back case away from the camera an slide it down to completely remove the back case. 
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
3 comments
At {STEP 7} you will notice the last parts to release are the flash button / record button areas. This is particularly tricky.
The flash button release seems to be attached inside, so take care. In my case I did not remove the back case completely due to this.
The corner where the record button is requires extra force to slide down / pry out.
Re-assembly : Take note of these parts.
- the PLAY button flexible circuit has a small hole which fits into a pin on the back case. It is important to align this correctly or your play & AEL button may not function.
- The eye piece has a flexible circuit on its right side which tucks behind a small tab - take care this is not dislodged or it could be damaged when re assembling.
Does your team know how to fix the Flash Pop-up button ? It seems the flash for me and others is stuck open and can't be clicked back down. Can you assist ?
rullor -
Can you please let me know how to replace the battery door? Thank you.