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* Remove the
seven outer case screws on the left (2), bottom (3), and right (2) side of the camera.
* Pry open the
case from its bottom left side. There will be a little resistance. Just use a
butter knife at the bottom left (screen side) edge to pry it open. Note
how/where the AV cover attaches to the case.
* Remove the
single small screw on the silver lanyard connector.
* Loosen the
center electronics assembly from the front case by prying with a small screwdriver
along the gray plastic on the left side of the camera.
* Remove the
center electronics assembly from the front case by lifting it up and out from
its bottom.
Note the
front face with the battery compartment, lens assembly (note that mine is
crooked/damaged), auto-focus illuminator, and flash assembly. Especially take note of the large green flash
capacitor. DO NOT short the terminals of the capacitor to discharge it as you
will damage it. Instead recommend slowly draining the capacitor of electricity
by applying a voltmeter or some other resistive load until its voltage is
discharged.
Now examine
the top face of the assembly. Note the tape, and the three exposed screws. Remove
and temporarily store these three screws.
* Peel back
the center portion of the tape. You may have to tear a portion of the tape. You'll see two electrical contact points
labeled C4+ and C4-. Use these to discharge the capacitor. You'll also notice a single screw that
attaches the flash bulb to the camera. Leave this screw alone as it is unrelated
to the disassembly of the camera. Reattach the tape.
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