Nikon Coolpix S51c Lens Replacement

Written By: Ryan

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

20 minutes

Introduction

If your Nikon Coolpix S51c camera is producing photos that are blurry or show scratches or marks on the photo, the camera lens may be damaged. You can replace the camera lens by following this guide.

Disconnect your camera from its charger before starting this repair. There are delicate ribbons and wires inside the camera, so be careful not to rip them.

Tools

Step 1

First, use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all five screws that are located at the bottom of the camera.

Step 2

Next, slide the battery door open in the direction of the arrow to reveal a hidden screw on the opposite side of the orange lever.
Remove this screw using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Step 3

Rotate the camera to find the side panel with the lanyard attachment.
Detach the side panel by the lifting bottom corner slightly with the spudger.

Step 4

Lift the back cover.
Be careful not to rip the orange cables between the camera and the back cover.

Step 5

With the back cover lifted, lift the black flap that connects the ribbon to the motherboard with the spudger.
Carefully remove the back cover.

Step 6

Remove the five screws on the metal plate.
One of them is in a hole in the corner of the metal plate.
Remove the screw at the bottom of the camera.
Carefully lift the metal plate from the right side to reveal a ribbon connected to the motherboard.