Polaroid Flip Display Cover Replacement

Written By: Spencer Day
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Polaroid Flip Display Cover Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

8

Time Required

15 - 20 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a broken or cracked display cover on your Polaroid Flip instant camera.

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

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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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.

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    • With one hand, hold the flip shell so the display cover is facing down.

    • Use your free hand to slide the flat edge of an opening pick under the display cover, separating the adhesive that secures it.

    • Leave the pick inserted for the next step.

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    • Flip the shell over and secure it with one hand.

    • Use your free hand to slide the display cover away from the shell and remove it.

Conclusion

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

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

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