Nikon Coolpix L330 Image Sensor Replacement

There are six screws attaching the back housing to the camera. Remove the screws from the body with a PH000 screw head.

Two 1.5x2.5mm screws on the right side.

Two 1.5x2.5mm screws on the underside.

Two 1.5x2.5mm screw on the left side.

After removing the screws, use a metal spudger or plastic opening tool to push the back cover out.

Remove the back housing of the camera by lifting it directly up.

Insert the tips of your fingers into the space between the screen and back-plate.

Gently lift the screen up and out of the frame.

Tilt the screen so that the display cable forms a hinge with the backplate.

Rotate the display 180 degrees so that it faces you.

Using a plastic opening tool or fingernail, pop up the black clip holding the display cable. This will release the cable.

Slide the display cable out of the connector.

Remove the screws from the silver back-plate with a PH000 screw head.

Two 1.5x2.5mm screws on the left side.

One 1.5x2.5mm screw on the right side.

Remove the screws holding the motherboard with a PH000 screw head.

Two 1.5x2.5mm screws on the right side.

Using a plastic opening tool or fingernail, pop up the black clips holding the ribbon cables. This will release the cables.

Slide the ribbon cables out of the connectors.

Remove the black sticker covering the electrical connections.

Desolder the eight wires from the motherboard.

Insert a plastic opening tool into the marked position. Push the tool towards the right to release the clip.

Using a thumb and forefinger, push the plastic cover up until it is at a 45 degree angle.

Pull the cover back and up to release it.

The motherboard is still held in place by soldered connections.

Carefully desolder the connections .

Remove the motherboard by lifting it directly up.

Remove the three 1.5x2.5mm screws using a PH000 screw head.

Remove the three 1.5x1.75mm screws holding the lens in place using a PH000 screw head.

Lift the image sensor up and out of the bracket.