JVC Adixxion GC-XA1BU Lens (External) Replacement

Written By: Christina Michelle Johnson
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JVC Adixxion GC-XA1BU Lens (External) Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

9

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Introduction

To complete this guide, you will need to purchase a new external lens and make sure that you have the tools listed. It is always good practice to make sure that the device is completely powered off and remove the battery before attempting any repairs.

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    • Find the side of the camera with the black switch shown.

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    • Push down on the black switch.

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    • Slide the battery cover back while pushing down on the black switch.

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    • Open the battery compartment and push the blue battery release switch.

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    • Remove the battery from the camera.

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    • Remove the two Phillips screws (4mm x 3mm) using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Using a 1x1xH1.5 torx screwdriver, remove the eight screws (5mm headsize / 4mm length) from the corners of both sides of the camera (4 screws on each side).

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    • Twist the metal ring on the lens to the right and then pull it off.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to gently pry the lens off of the camera.

Conclusion

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

Author

Christina Michelle Johnson

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One comment

Where can the lens be purchased at?

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