FujiFilm FinePix S5100 Battery Compartment Replacement

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FujiFilm FinePix S5100 Battery Compartment Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

This guide will walk you through how to replace the battery compartment of a FujiFilm FinePix S5100. In the event that the battery compartment is damaged or needs to be inspected or replaced, this guide will show you how to safely remove and replace it. To follow this guide, you will need a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

Tools

Phillips #000 Screwdriver

Step 1

Ensure your camera is in the off position.
Orient the camera upside down with the lens facing to the left and the battery compartment facing directly toward you.

Step 2

Open the battery door by pushing down and in the direction of the arrow on the door.

Open the battery door by pushing down and in the direction of the arrow on the door.

Step 3

Remove four AA batteries from the camera.

Step 4

Turn the camera so the screen is facing you and the camera lens is facing away from you.

Step 5

Remove two 0.9mm Phillips #000 screws from the right side of the camera.
Remove one 0.6mm Phillips #000 screw from the left side of the camera.
Remove two 0.6mm Phillips #000 screws from the bottom side of the camera.
When replacing the back cover on the camera, there will be an audible click which ensures the cover has completely seated with the rest of the camera.

Step 6

Carefully pull the back cover and separate it from the rest of the camera body.
Carefully flip up the top of the tan colored tab to disconnect the ribbon cable and completely remove the back cover.