Panasonic Lumix Dmc Fh27 Lens Replacement Repair Guide

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Step 1

Remove the battery and memory card from the device.

Remove the battery and memory card from the device.

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Step 2

              Step 2

Remove 2 (0.3mm) screws from the left side of the camera.

Remove 2 (0.3mm) screws from the left side of the camera.

Step 3

              Step 3

Remove 4 (0.3mm) screws from the right side of the camera.

Remove 4 (0.3mm) screws from the right side of the camera.

Step 4

              Step 4

Remove 3 (0.4mm) screws from the base of the camera.

Remove 3 (0.4mm) screws from the base of the camera.

Step 5

              Step 5

Arrange your screws properly.

Arrange your screws properly.

Step 6

              Step 6

Do not remove the Rear Casing because it is attached via cable to the Main PCB and circuit board.
Pry the casing upward slightly, careful NOT to remove it. Only lift it slightly as shown in the picture.
The LCD is attached to the rear casing via a light coating of adhesive on the underside of the yellow highlighted area. In the next step you will apply light pressure to the LCD to release it from the case.

Do not remove the Rear Casing because it is attached via cable to the Main PCB and circuit board.

Pry the casing upward slightly, careful NOT to remove it. Only lift it slightly as shown in the picture.

The LCD is attached to the rear casing via a light coating of adhesive on the underside of the yellow highlighted area. In the next step you will apply light pressure to the LCD to release it from the case.

Step 7

              Step 7

Do not apply heavy pressure and Do Not apply uneven pressure. If you find yourself applying too much pressure then dab some Isopropyl Alcohol 91% using a qtip along the edges to loosen the adhesive.
Using your thumbs gently apply pressure to release the LCD. Both thumbs should be applying even pressure and work your way down to the bottom.
Once LCD is free of casing, remove Rear Case.

Do not apply heavy pressure and Do Not apply uneven pressure. If you find yourself applying too much pressure then dab some Isopropyl Alcohol 91% using a qtip along the edges to loosen the adhesive.

Using your thumbs gently apply pressure to release the LCD. Both thumbs should be applying even pressure and work your way down to the bottom.

Once LCD is free of casing, remove Rear Case.

Step 8

              Step 8

Flip the black clamp to the open (up) position using a spudger or other method.
Pull out the flex cable from the clamp using flat needle nose pliers or other method.

Flip the black clamp to the open (up) position using a spudger or other method.

Pull out the flex cable from the clamp using flat needle nose pliers or other method.

Step 9

              Step 9

Use a Spudger or other tool to release the plastic hold down. Then pry the entire assembly upward releasing it from the socket. Try to keep the part as level as possible while prying up.
Remove the part
In the last picture you can see (on the reverse side of the part) the socket. This helps understand how the socket snaps down onto the Main Board.

Use a Spudger or other tool to release the plastic hold down. Then pry the entire assembly upward releasing it from the socket. Try to keep the part as level as possible while prying up.

Remove the part

In the last picture you can see (on the reverse side of the part) the socket. This helps understand how the socket snaps down onto the Main Board.

Step 10

              Step 10

Remove 3 silver (0.8mm) screws from the rear metal plate.
Lift up and remove the metal plate

Remove 3 silver (0.8mm) screws from the rear metal plate.

Lift up and remove the metal plate

Step 11

              Step 11

Use the spudger or other tool to flip up the LCD cable clamp.
Use Needle nose pliers or other tool to pull out the cable from the clamp.
Note: The metal protection plate has been removed so DO NOT let the LCD rest on the Rear of the camera. Do NOT touch any part of the rear camera or circuits with your bare hands. ESD can destroy your camera.
Remove the LCD part VYK4P64
When you purchase part make sure it has all three components included (backlite, touch screen and LCD display)

Use the spudger or other tool to flip up the LCD cable clamp.

Use Needle nose pliers or other tool to pull out the cable from the clamp.

Note: The metal protection plate has been removed so DO NOT let the LCD rest on the Rear of the camera. Do NOT touch any part of the rear camera or circuits with your bare hands. ESD can destroy your camera.

Remove the LCD part VYK4P64

When you purchase part make sure it has all three components included (backlite, touch screen and LCD display)

Step 12

              Step 1

Remove the tripod base screw
Remove the tape as shown in the picture

Remove the tripod base screw

Remove the tape as shown in the picture

Step 13

              Step 2

Pry the front case cover from the body
Remove the front case cover

Pry the front case cover from the body

Remove the front case cover

Step 14

              Step 3

Pull up on the Top Panel Assembly and Remove
Use caution while disengaging part. The part is attached by a socket and the part should remain level with the unit while pulling up
Note: Review the picture circled in purple so you can see how the part is attached via socket. If you bend this socket the camera will no longer function so pull the top panel out straight.

Pull up on the Top Panel Assembly and Remove

Use caution while disengaging part. The part is attached by a socket and the part should remain level with the unit while pulling up

Note: Review the picture circled in purple so you can see how the part is attached via socket. If you bend this socket the camera will no longer function so pull the top panel out straight.

Step 15

              Step 4

Use Spudger or other tool and open both cable clamps.

Use Spudger or other tool and open both cable clamps.

Step 16

              Step 5

Use needle nose pliers or other tool to pull out the cables from the clamps
Remove the Lens unit from the camera body.

Use needle nose pliers or other tool to pull out the cables from the clamps

Remove the Lens unit from the camera body.

Step 17

              Step 6

Swap out your old lens with your new lens.
Lens Part # VXW1229

Swap out your old lens with your new lens.

Lens Part # VXW1229

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

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