Panasonic Lumix DMC-F7 Replacing LCD Screen Replacement

Slide the lock into the unlocked position to the right.

Use your finger to slide battery hatch towards the arrow sign.

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.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 2.8 mm screws on the bottom of the camera.

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. Use the spudger to open the film strip locking mechanism and remove strip.

Hold down on the camera's metal casing with one hand. Use your other hand to completely lift the back case off the rest of the camera, making sure the film strip separates.

Use a spudger to lift the screen ZIF connector tab.

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

Use the screwdriver to remove the four 2.4 mm Phillips screws.

Lift up the LCD screen from the front case.

Remove the LCD screen from its case.

Locate the wire connecting the LCD screen to the motherboard.

Use the soldering iron to desolder the wire.

Use the soldering iron to solder wires from new LCD screen to the circuit board.