はじめに

Use this guide to replace, change, or upgrade the flash unit shell (aka flash shell, flash cover, front cover, or flip cover) on your Polaroid Flip instant camera.

You may want to change the flash unit shell if it's cracked or damaged, or if you want to customize your camera with different colors.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Before you begin

Polaroid Flash Unit Shell Replacement, Before you begin: 手順 1、 1の画像 1

If you have any film left, take some photos! Then remove the cartridge. Disassembly will expose any leftover film.
Unplug all cables from your camera.

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手順2 Open your camera

Polaroid Flash Unit Shell Replacement, Open your camera: 手順 2、 2の画像 1

Polaroid Flash Unit Shell Replacement, Open your camera: 手順 2、 2の画像 2

Fully open the flash unit at the front of your camera.

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手順3 Remove the screw cover

Polaroid Flash Unit Shell Replacement, Remove the screw cover: 手順 3、 3の画像 1

Polaroid Flash Unit Shell Replacement, Remove the screw cover: 手順 3、 3の画像 2

Polaroid Flash Unit Shell Replacement, Remove the screw cover: 手順 3、 3の画像 3

Slide the tip of an opening pick under the right edge of the screw cover, near the flash.
Leave the pick inserted under the cover for the next step.

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手順4

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Slide the cover towards the flash to release the clips securing it.
Your pick might fall out—that's fine.
Pull the cover straight away from the camera and remove it.

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手順5 Remove the flash unit shell screws

Polaroid Flash Unit Shell Replacement, Remove the flash unit shell screws: 手順 5、 3の画像 1

Polaroid Flash Unit Shell Replacement, Remove the flash unit shell screws: 手順 5、 3の画像 2

Polaroid Flash Unit Shell Replacement, Remove the flash unit shell screws: 手順 5、 3の画像 3

Hold the flash unit open with one hand.
With your free hand, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 5.9 mm‑long screws securing the flash unit shell.

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手順6 Remove the flash unit shell

Polaroid Flash Unit Shell Replacement, Remove the flash unit shell: 手順 6、 3の画像 1

Polaroid Flash Unit Shell Replacement, Remove the flash unit shell: 手順 6、 3の画像 2

Polaroid Flash Unit Shell Replacement, Remove the flash unit shell: 手順 6、 3の画像 3

Fully close the flash unit for a better grip on the shell.
Secure the camera with one hand, and firmly grip the flash unit shell with the other.
Lift the right edge of the shell (the side closest to the charging port) to release the clips securing it.
You should feel and hear "clicks" as the clips release.
Pull the shell up and away from the camera to remove it.
During reassembly, put the shell in place and push down firmly to engage the clips.