Polaroid I-2 Display Replacement

简介

Use this guide to replace a cracked or damaged display in your Polaroid I-2 camera.

The clips securing the plastic covers are strong and require significant prying. Don't use metal tools to avoid marring the plastic.

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步骤 1 Safety information

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If you have any film left, take some photos and remove the cartridge! Disassembly will expose the film and damage it.
Before you begin:
Power down and unplug your camera.
Put on the lens cap to avoid scratching your lens during disassembly.

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步骤 2 Open the film door

Polaroid I-2 Display Replacement, Open the film door: 步骤 2 中的图像 1，2

Polaroid I-2 Display Replacement, Open the film door: 步骤 2 中的图像 2，2

In the following steps, "left" and "right" are written from the perspective of using the camera—or when the lens is facing away from you.
Use the latch on the left side of the camera to open the film door.

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步骤 3 Insert a blocker

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Fold a piece of cloth or napkin (or the included bag) into a small square.
Insert the cloth into the film compartment far enough to block the film door from closing during disassembly.

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步骤 4 Flip the camera over

Polaroid I-2 Display Replacement, Flip the camera over: 步骤 4 中的图像 1，3

Polaroid I-2 Display Replacement, Flip the camera over: 步骤 4 中的图像 2，3

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Flip the camera over, making sure the cloth stays lodged in the film compartment.

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步骤 5 Unfasten the bottom cover

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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 3.9 mm-long screws securing the bottom cover.

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步骤 6 Unclip the bottom cover

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Insert the tip of an opening pick under the top left corner of the bottom cover, near the slider button.
Tilt the pick up and push to position the pick between the bottom and front covers.

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步骤 7

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Slide the opening pick toward the rear of the camera to release the clips along the left edge.
Leave the opening pick at the bottom left corner to prevent the clips from resecuring.

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步骤 8

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Insert the tip of a second opening pick under the top right corner of the bottom cover.
Tilt the pick up and push to position the pick between the bottom and front covers.

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步骤 9

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Slide the opening pick toward the rear of the camera to release the clips along the right edge.

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步骤 10 Remove the bottom cover

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At this point, the bottom cover clips should be released. If not, slide an opening pick along the perimeter of the back cover to release any remaining clips.
Tilt the back of the bottom cover upward and pull it away from the camera, making sure to thread the film door lever from its recess.
Remove the back cover.
During reassembly, insert the film door lever into its recess before aligning the bottom cover and pressing it into place to secure its clips.

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步骤 11 Remove the blocker

Polaroid I-2 Display Replacement, Remove the blocker: 步骤 11 中的图像 1，1

At this point, you can remove the blocker from the film compartment.

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步骤 12 Unfasten the back cover

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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3.9 mm-long screws securing the back cover.

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步骤 13 Separate the alignment pegs

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There are two alignment pegs along the bottom edge of the back cover.
Insert a spudger between the frame and the alignment hole on the back cover.
Twist the spudger to lift the back cover off of the alignment peg.
Repeat for the second alignment peg.

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步骤 14 Disassembly information

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There are eight large clips that secure the back cover. The next four steps show how to release them.
These clips are very strong and require significant force to release.
The procedure to release the clips is tricky and will require time and patience to perform correctly.

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步骤 15 Unclip the back cover

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Releasing the clips requires getting a tool between the covered "thin" edge of the front cover and the clips themselves.
Angle an opening pick upward and insert it at the gap where the bottom right corner of the back cover meets the triangular tip of the front cover’s right edge.
Push the pick up to get it above the overhanging lip in the back cover.
You'll see the plastic warp a little. This is normal.
While pushing upward, slowly rotate the pick towards the left edge of the camera until it's under the front cover.
The pick can slip out easily, so this may take a few tries.

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步骤 16

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While pushing the pick downward, slide it all the way up the right edge to release the clips.
Keep the pick as upright as possible while sliding to avoid hitting the clips.
The plastic in the lip of the back cover will warp. This is normal.
Leave the pick at the top corner before continuing to prevent the clips from resecuring.

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步骤 17

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Angle a second opening pick upward and insert it at the gap where the bottom left corner of the back cover meets the triangular tip of the front cover’s left edge.
Push the pick up to get it above the overhanging lip in the back cover.
You'll see the plastic warp a little. This is normal.
While pushing upward, slowly rotate the pick towards the right edge of the camera until it's under the front cover.
The pick can slip out easily, so this may take a few tries.

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步骤 18

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While pushing the pick downward, slide it all the way up the left edge to release the remaining clips.
Keep the pick as upright as possible while sliding to avoid hitting the clips.
The plastic in the lip of the back cover will warp. This is normal.

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步骤 19 Reposition the back cover

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Don't try to pull the back cover off just yet, as it's still connected by a cable.
At this point, the back cover should feel loose. If any parts still feel connected, repeat the last four steps until all the clips release.
Pull the back cover off the camera and rotate it over the right edge to expose the flex cable.
During reassembly, make sure the the flex cable isn't caught between the covers before re-engaging the clips.

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步骤 20 Remove the tape

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Polaroid I-2 Display Replacement, Remove the tape: 步骤 20 中的图像 2，3

Polaroid I-2 Display Replacement, Remove the tape: 步骤 20 中的图像 3，3

在这个步骤中使用的工具：

Tweezers

$4.99

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Use tweezers to peel off the tape covering the interconnect cable ZIF connector on the control board.
Set the tape aside. You'll reuse it during reassembly.

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步骤 21 Disconnect the control board

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Use the flat end of a spudger to lift up the locking flap on the control board ZIF connector.

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步骤 22

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Use tweezers to pull the interconnect cable out of its slot in the control board.
Remove the back cover.

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步骤 23 Disconnect the display

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Use the flat end of a spudger to lift up the locking flap on the display cable ZIF connector at the top of the control board.

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步骤 24

在这个步骤中使用的工具：

Tweezers

$4.99

购买

Use tweezers to pull the display cable out of its slot in the control board.

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步骤 25 Unfasten the control board

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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 5.9 mm-long screws securing the control board.

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步骤 26 Remove the control board

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Polaroid I-2 Display Replacement, Remove the control board: 步骤 26 中的图像 2，2

Lift the control board off its alignment pegs and remove it, making sure to thread the display cable through its slot.
During reassembly, make sure the control board is slotted into its pegs and the display cable is threaded through its slot before securing it to the back cover.

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步骤 27 Remove the display assembly

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Lift the display assembly out of its recess in the back cover and remove it.

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步骤 28 Heat the display

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Polaroid I-2 Display Replacement, Heat the display: 步骤 28 中的图像 2，2

The display is secured with light adhesive.
Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top of the display for two minutes.
You can also use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate—but extreme heat can warp the plastic, so proceed with care.

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步骤 29 Separate the adhesive

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Insert an opening pick under the display, near its cable.
Slide an opening pick under the display to separate the adhesive.

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步骤 30

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Pry up with the opening pick to separate any remaining adhesive.
Remove the display.

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结论

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Polaroid I-2 Answers community for help.