Panasonic Lumix DMC-F7 Replacing LCD Screen Replacement

Slide the lock into the unlocked position to the right.

Open battery hatch and the black cover to expose the battery compartment.

Pull the battery out and replace with a new one.

Close the battery compartment, and make sure the lock is in the locked position.

Remove the two 2.8 mm Phillips screws as shown in picture.

Using a Philips Screw Driver, remove the three 2.8 mm Phillips screws on the bottom of the camera as shown in picture.

Remove the two 2.8 mm Phillips screws on the side of the camera as shown in picture.

Use a spudger to pry open the case from all sides.

Use your fingers to carefully pry off the back casing from the camera assembly.

Lay the camera on its front side. Then, use the Spudger to open the film strip locking mechanism and remove strip./No edits necessary.

Hold down on the camera's metal casing with one hand. Using your other hand, completely lift the back case off the rest of the camera, making sure the film strip separates./Make a picture for this step.

Use a spudger to lift the screen ZIF connector tab.

Use the back of the spudger to push the ribbon cable free.

Remove the four 2.4 mm Phillips screws as shown in picture.

Lift up the LCD screen from the front case.

Remove the LCD screen from its case.

Desolder the wire connecting the LCD to the motherboard.

Solder wires from new LCD screen to the circuit board.