Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Motherboard Replacement

Written By: Andrew Scouten

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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

Time Required

30 minutes

Introduction

This guide is meant to be used with the intention to replace the Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR motherboard, which is the central part of the camera.

Warning: As the motherboard plays such a central role in the camera's function, the many wires and cables that connect the many parts to the camera together can be damaged in the replacement process. To avoid any excess damage, treat all wires and cables with care.

Tools

Parts

Fujifilm Finepix HS30EXR Motherboard

Step 1

Flip the camera so that the bottom is facing upwards.
With the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove all four screws.

Step 2

Flip the camera so that it is now on the right side.
With the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove all four screws.

Step 3

Flip the camera so that it is now on the left side.
Move or remove the flap hiding the camera ports.
With the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove all screws.

Step 4

Flip the camera so that it is now on the top side.
With a spudger, pry off the highlighted metal piece of the camera.

That's a bit misleading it's a spring clip at the bottom of the hot shoe

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Step 5

With the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove all four screws.

Step 6

Pull the LCD screen up and out of the way.
With the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the screws.

Step 7

With a spudger, pry off the frame.
If the frame does not easily dislodge after a few attempts, ensure that all screws are taken out.

Step 8

Slowly and carefully pull the frame away to have a better view of the inside.

Step 9

Peel back (or off) the black tape to expose more of the inside of the camera.
Flip the white switch of the highlighted chamber up, and that should unlock the ribbon cable from its compartment.
To see if this worked, gently pull the ribbon cable out of the compartment. It should come out without force.