FujiFilm FinePix XP50 Motherboard Replacement

Using 1.5mm Hex Screwdriver, remove two 3.0 mm hex screws on the front of the camera.

Using Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove two 3.0 mm screws on the bottom of the front face.

Using Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove 3.0 mm screws on the bottom of the camera closer to the back.

Using Phillips #00 screwdriver remove two 3.0 mm screws on the back of the camera. This will remove the eyelet for the camera strap and the rear cover.

Using Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two 3.0 mm screws.

Using 1.5mm Hex screwdriver, remove 3.0 mm hex screw on top edge of silver panel.

Using Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove 3.0 mm screw on bottom edge.

Once both screws are removed the silver side casing will slide off.

Unlatch the four clasps located on each side of the camera by hand.

The fourth clasp is concealed by the battery door. To reach the clasp see Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Battery Replacement for instructions.

Using Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove seven 3.0 mm screws.

Remove the remaining five 3.0 mm screws which hold the rear case and the control panel together.

The rear panel is now free from the camera.

Using Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove four 3.0 mm screws holding motherboard in place.

Insert the spudger in between the side case pannel and the motherboard.

Move the spudger in an upward motion to pry the motherboard out of the plastic housing. Work all the way around the motherboard until the motherboard is free.

There are four wires that are soldered to the motherboard. Detach these wires from the motherboard by desoldering them.This will free the motherboard.

For instructions on desoldering see How To Solder and Desolder Connections