Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Motherboard Replacement

Written By: Marisol Montes-Castro
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Very difficult

Steps

14

Time Required

1 hour

Introduction

In this guide we will replace a Fujifilm FinePix S4200 motherboard.

The motherboard is a central part of any electrical system is connects all internal components and allows them to work together. When a motherboard fails It could cause many issues such as shutdowns, Connection errors, and reduced preformance.

You will need a Phillips #000 screwdriver and a Soldering Iron. Before using a Soldering Iron please consult the Soldering/desoldering connections guide.

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    • Turn off the camera by pushing the switch as shown.

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    • Remove all the 4mm screws from the left, right, and bottom of the camera.

    • A Phillips #000 screwdriver should be used to remove all nine screws.

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    • Remove casing part pictured by gently pulling up until casing is fully detached.

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    • Remove the 4 mm screws on the metal plate. Then remove the 4 mm screws on left side of the camera, and remove the two 4mm screws on right side.

    • Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to avoid stripping the screws.

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    • Remove the top casing by pulling upwards.

    • To remove orange tab gently pull on the tab until it is detached from the clamping device on the motherboard.

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    • Carefully remove LCD screen.

    • Gently pull on orange tab until it is free.

    • This orange strip is susceptible to tearing.

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    • Remove remaining 4mm screw.

    • Detach metal plate by lifting plate upwards.

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    • Remove remaining orange tabs on motherboard. Gently pull on each orange tab until it is free. Make sure all tabs are free (check markers on image).

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    • Remove the 4mm screws in the corners of the motherboard.

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    • Use a soldering iron to melt the solder and disconnect the five connections shown.

    • After removing the soldered connections, they must be given ample time to cool before moving to the next step.

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    • Remove the motherboard. It should be free of all connections at this point and can be lifted with ease.

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    • Replace the old motherboard with a new motherboard.

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    • Reconnect the orange strips to their designated connections.

    • Be gentle when reconnecting the orange strips as they are susceptible to tearing.

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    • Resolder all the connections and wire onto the new motherboard

    • After soldering the connections, they must be given ample time to cool before moving to the next step.

    • After given enough time and all the connections on new motherboard are secured, reassemble the camera.

Conclusion

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

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