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Olympus Pen E-PL7 Lens AssemblyReplacement

This guide will show you how to replace the external lens assembly on the Olympus E-PL7.

Written By: Kelsea Weber

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INTRODUCTION

This guide will show you how to replace the external lens assembly on the Olympus E-PL7.

We highly suggest you use a magnetic project mat or an organization tray. This camera has manydifferent types of screws and keeping them organized is key to proper reassembly.

TOOLS:Phillips #000 Screwdriver (1)Tweezers (1)Magnetic Project Mat (1)

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Step 1 — Battery

Turn the camera upside down.

Push the grey tab to the right to open the battery compartment.

Pull out the battery.

The battery is not shown in these photos.

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Step 2 — Lens Assembly

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four 6.3 mm screws from the lens mount.

Remove the lens mount with tweezers.

Step 3

Use tweezers to remove the innermetal ring.

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Step 4

Use tweezers to remove the two springs lying beneath the inner metal ring.

Step 5

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the three 5 mm screws.

Remove the two 4 mm Phillips screws.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Step 6

Press and hold the lens release button while using tweezers to remove the lens hook.

Use tweezers to remove the spring underneath the lens hook.

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