nikon s3700 Lens Replacement

Written By: Sales Cameraparts4you

Comments: 3

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

Step by step instructions on replacing your Nikon S3700 Lens

Tools

Essential Electronics Toolkit

Step 1

group screws according to color code.
Remove exterior screws

Step 2

Remove Rear casing.
With a thin blade, gently lift the top tight hand side of the buttons board releasing a peg from a hole on the midframe below. Whilst doing so, gently push on the top left hand side in order to release the buttons board from a clip. At the same time, the bottom left hand corner wil be released from another clip.
Flip over rear buttons board to expose LCD ZIF clamp.
Flip open the clamp of the ZIF connector and slide the ribbon cable out. (The connector may have a piece of sticky tape over it. Removing this may well open the connector clamping bar.)
The ZIF clamp is very fragile so please use caution when releasing the ZIF clamp. It breaks easily.
Remove the LCD.

Step 3

Remove screws
Remove front housing case
Remove top cabinet part
The two areas highlighted in red have loose parts. Please keep your eyes on these parts because they can get lost easily. Once you remove the top cabinet they will most likely fall off. In particular, there is a tiny spring behind the battery retainer which is very easy to loose.

Step 4

Discharge the capacitor to avoid getting shocked.
Dislodge clamps on all 4 sides and remove rear metal plate.
Release lens & CCD flex from ZIF sockets by gently lifting the black locking bar at the rear of the sockets. These may be a little stiff so care is needed.
Remove lens from housing and replace. Reverse steps for re-assembly
Area highlighted in orange can be lost easily. Please keep your eyes on this part. If unit is tilted part will fall out.

Where can I buy a replacement lens? I have searched ebay, aliexpress, local fotography stores. I need desperate help, I just need to buy a replacement lens for an s3600

Snou abb -

Conclusion

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

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2 comments

Where can I find a replacement lens to buy for my Nikon Coolpix s3700?

David -

same problem, searched everywhere, aliexpress, ebay. There are lenses that are similar but they arent the exact model as written. What lens should i buy?

Snou abb -