How to Disassemble a Nikon Coolpix L18

The Nikon Coolpix L18 was released in 2008 along with the Coolpix L16 that was similar in design but with less resolution. The Nikon Coolpix L18 features an 8.0 megapixel CCD (charged coupled device) sensor. The camera also features an optical zoom lens that covers 35mm equivalent focal lengths ranging from 35mm to 105mm. Before taking apart the camera, you should contact Nikon to be sure no warranty is left on the product. If the camera is malfunctioning, you can also see if a firmware upgrade or recall on the product may address the problem.

• 1

  Discharge the flash and immediately remove the battery and memory card from the camera.

• 2

  Remove the outer screws from the camera's housing, and use a small slot screwdriver to pry apart the camera.

• 3

  Place the front and rear face plates aside and hold the camera so you are viewing the LCD (liquid crystal display) screen.

• 4

  Remove the small screws holding the LCD screen to the electrical assembly, disconnect the ribbon cable and lift off the screen.

• 5

  Remove the screws that hold the electrical assembly to its plastic frame.

• 6

  Remove the screws that are now visible on the metal plate that holds the lens assembly in place and lift out the lens assembly.

• 7

  Use a small slot screwdriver to pry off the metal front, revealing small screws holding the lens assembly together.

• 8

  Remove the lens assembly screws and take the lens apart.