Repair of a Loose Panasonic GH3 Articulated LCD Screen

[@NitroRad]

You're a lifesaver! The screen on my GH3 has been wiggly for a while now, it's been driving me nuts. Now it feels just like it did when I first bought it, thanks!

[@GrahamHoughton12]

thank you.

[@martinthatsall1518]

TWO TIPS from my clock restoration work. (1) When removing screws use a piece of stiff paper or light card with small holes poked through in the same pattern as found on the camera and push the screws into these holes. The paper will hold them in place so that they cannot roll away or get knocked to the floor. I found cornflake packet card to be idea for all sizes of screw. (2) When replacing screws that have been driven into plastic, rotate them slowly counter-clockwise whilst applying gentle downward pressure until you hear or feel a slight "click". This is when the thread on the screw drops into the thread in the camera body and so now you can tightened the screw in the sure knowledge that you are not cutting a new thread in the body thus weakening the grip.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Great idea, thanks.

[@tdiggity]

THANK YOU so very much for this tutorial! I had this problem with my GH3 and it was worsening. It was so loose that it introduced camera shake even in a sturdy tripod, in the event of a breeze. I was about to send it Panasonic for a costly repair and time without my camera. I followed your directions and fixed it myself in about 15 minutes! Thank you again. Note: Screwdriver required is PH#00, not #0.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Thanks for the update on the screwdriver tip size. Glad the instruction helped though.

[@tdiggity]

Graham Houghton you saved me much money and time, my friend!

[@bobdynowski3166]

@@GrahamHoughton12 Hi, I don’t know if you can help. The eye piece on my fz2000 has worked loose . Panasonic are not able to repair due to covid so I was going to try. Have you encountered this issue before? I can’t even find a link to the service manual to work out how to do the repair. Many thanks- great fz2000 series!

[@madmaxmedia]

Still helping people fix their loose screens in 2020- thanks!!

[@wulfvonkolle]

Done! Thank you very much, Sir! On my GH3 I had to fix the lower screw of the hinge as well and now my screen isn't wobbly anymore. Following your video it was kind of a snap :-)

[@websitesthatneedanem]

Tip: Use ice cube / cup cake trays to store each sections screws!

[@kyhui8]

Thanks for your informative video. I referenced your video and David Thorpe's. I was able to tighten up the wobbly LCD screen on my GH3. I used the sticky side of some masking tape to keep the loosened screws from rolling around. I also labeled the screw positions as you recommended.

[@SmartGlassDSLR]

Great tutorial. Followed exactly these instructions and repaired the same fault on my GH3. Don't despair if you accidentally disconnect a ribbon cable. I youtubed how to reconnect a ribbon cable and got mine back in place.

[@andynapier6181]

Thanks for the video, Graham. This hasn't happened to my GH3...yet. But I guess it will only be a matter of time before it does.

[@benjaminjones8796]

Can you suggest what to use to get out the battery screw? I have almost stripped it using the same screwdriver that I was able to get all the other screws out with.

[@Faustoleone]

Hi there, thanks a lot for the video, I have a problem with my G7 and I was thinking of opening it cause I can´t find no one who can fix it.. My mini HDMI port is broken and I need to change it.. Do you think I could do this? I am afraid once I open the camera it won´t be easy to close it again

[@NorthernWheelies]

I took the same approach and let my screws roll around also great video!

[@zeshooting_studio_co]

I’m currently facing an issue with my GH5 and could really use your expertise. The mode dial has become stuck and non-functional. Before disassembling the device, I carefully checked the manual and confirmed that the mode dial was not locked, as the lock button was not pressed. After disassembling the top unit and replacing the button, I'm struggling to reassemble it correctly. Specifically, I’d like to know: How many 1.5mm bearing balls should be placed under the mode dial? Where exactly should the springs be positioned, and how many are required? After reassembling everything, the mode dial spins freely without engaging, and the middle screw turns without any resistance. If anyone has experience with this issue or knows the correct assembly process, your tips and guidance would be greatly appreciated!

[@skakdosmer]

I'm interested to know what camera you used record this video.

[@scheurbuiker]

Be very careful with this procedure. In my case the ribbon cable that leads to the menu button and surrounding buttons came a bit loose! I had to dissasemble the camera a second time to tighten the cable.

[@ramonmunozmoreno6853]

Thanks, great video.

[@Mr007jamster]

The battery compartment screw refuses to budge on mine

[@meterpaffei5810]

Looks like a lot of work. I‘d prefer a screw outside of the camera😅

[@MrThuggery]

Nice work mate thanks for that...

[@airfilm_it]

same problem with my gh4, where can i buy the LCD flat cable?

[@GrahamHoughton12]

in the UK, DKAVS.co.uk will sell Panasonic parts

[@serge_i997]

Hello, in GH2 all the same?

[@DiSerSTUDIO]

Hello! How to repair touch screenon my gh3...its not working but when i turn to selfie mod its working god.pleas help my!!!!!!!

[@skakdosmer]

Phillips 0? On most cameras and lenses that's too big - you need a Phillips 00.

[@aiyanavantrees9069]

How do you repair a cracked screen-???

[@carolbogo]

Hi You have a video to replace this LCD? My LCD is crash and I live in Brasil ...buy the lcd in EUA and I replace it

[@graphicfilmsbygraphic-film6987]

excellent Tutorial Danke!!!!!!!!!

[@gerzonalexanderrodriguezna7670]

hi, this might work with gh4?

[@GrahamHoughton12]

if it is the same hinged design then yes it will.

[@earthwatcher2012]

8 minutes in and we’re still unscrewing stuff lol