Fujifilm FinePix S9500 Screen Replacement

Written By: Ben Stevens

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Fujifilm FinePix S9500 Screen Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

30 - 40 minutes

Introduction

This is a guide for replacing the screen on the Fujifilm FinePix S9500 camera. The screen is a digital display that allows the user to adjust settings, and view pictures on the memory card. This guide will show you how to remove the case top, and the back case of the camera to access the screen for the purposes of replacement.

Tools

Phillips #00 Screwdriver

Step 1

Locate and remove two screws. They are M1.7 x 5.0 in size.
The first screw is below and to the left of the command dial on the back of the camera.
The second screw is on the right side of the camera, to the right of the strap mount.

Step 2

To access the flash on the camera, locate the button on the left side and press it to open.
It's important to have the flash open to avoid any interference during disassembly.

Step 3

To open the case, gently push upward in the area just below the command dial with your thumb.
The top should pop up, but not fully detach.
To release the catch located on the left of the command dial and at the base of the flash, place your thumb to the right of the command dial and push upwards at a 45° angle towards the flash.

Step 4

There are four screws on the right side of the camera that need to be removed.
The first two locations to look for the screws are inside the memory card compartment and the other is directly above the hinge to the memory card compartment.
There is one screw located at the base of the flash. The last is located behind the AE-L dial.

Step 5

On the bottom of the camera, there are four M1.7 x 3.5 philips screws that will need to be removed.

Step 6

On the left side of the camera, there will be a USB adapter cover. There are two screws located directly above it.
There is also another screw located on the left side of the base of the flash that needs removed.

Step 7

To remove the back case, look for the area on the left where you can place your thumb and pull it towards you. It should have 15 small notches divided into three rows of four and one row of three.
After the back case comes loose, you will notice a wire that requires disconnection. This wire is for the speaker. Carefully remove the connector from its holder.

Step 8

To the left of the AE-L dial, there is a brace that needs to be removed. Take out the screw from that panel.
Remove the white LCD FPC from the camera back and the orange LCD FPC from the main body to separate the camera. Start by gently pulling the white LCD FPC away from the back of the camera, then remove the orange LCD FPC from the main body of the camera.