Nikon Coolpix S51c Motherboard Replacement

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

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.

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.

Lift the back cover.

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

Carefully remove the back cover.

Remove the five screws on 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.

Lift the white flap with the spudger to release the ribbon.

Remove the back metal plate.

Lift the two ribbons with the spudger to disconnect the lens and pull it out.

Lift two flaps with the spudger on the top of the motherboard to release ribbons.

lift motherboard from the top to remove it from the camera.