Zeal Optics iON Viewfinder Lens Assembly Replacement

Written By: Eric Flores
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Zeal Optics iON Viewfinder Lens Assembly Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

This guide is a prerequisite to removing the viewfinder lens and/or LCD.

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    • Remove the two 7.5 mm Phillips screws on the front of the viewfinder housing.

    • Flip the viewfinder housing over 180 degrees.

    • Remove the four 7.1 mm Phillips screws from the back of the viewfinder housing.

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    • Pull the two halves of the viewfinder housing apart.

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    • Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the retaining flap on the LCD ribbon cable ZIF connector.

    • Be sure to pry up on the hinged flap, not the connector itself.

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    • Use the tip of a spudger to push out the retaining clip on the viewfinder backlight ribbon cable ZIF connector.

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    • Using your fingers or tweezers, gently pull out the backlight ribbon cable from its connector on the button board.

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    • Using your fingers or tweezers, remove the LCD ribbon cable from its connector on the button board.

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    • Remove the viewfinder lens assembly from the viewfinder housing.

Conclusion

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

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