Fujifilm FinePix Z5 Optical Lens Replacement

Remove the two screws from the right side of the camera and the two screws from the left side.

Remove the three screws from the bottom of the camera.

Use a three-prong screwdriver for two of the three screws; keep these screws separate.

Remove the back by carefully flipping it open to the right side.

Pull the LCD screen to the left slightly, then lift and flip it open to the right.

Using a plastic opening tool to flip open the black lever to release the ribbon cable.

Gently slide the cable out of the lock; the LCD screen is now free to be removed.

Remove the two screws that are holding the silver paneling on.

There is a gold foil which will tear upon removal of the silver paneling, this is normal.

Remove the screw anchoring the motherboard on the right.

Detach the two ribbon cables on the left side of the camera the same way the LCD cable was detached.

Detach the gold ribbon cable on the top middle of the camera as well.

Hold wires on the left with an index finger, to keep them out of the way.

Carefully wiggle out the motherboard. The flash and the speaker will come with it.

Lift the lens off of the camera base (there is nothing anchoring it down).