iFixit looks inside the Fujifilm X-M1
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We’re curious people at heart, and we like to know what’s going on inside of our prized electronic possessions. But taking screwdriver to camera isn’t a wise idea if you want to keep you gear functioning with a valid warranty. Thankfully, the folks at iFixit help satisfy our curiosity with their disassembly guides. So let’s enjoy a look under the hood of the Fujifilm X-M1 – from a safe distance, shall we?
See the Fujifilm X-M1 disassembly guide
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iFixit looks inside the Fujifilm X-M1
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With the lens and battery removed, the project may begin by pulling back the faux-leather covering on the camera body to access some screws.
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iFixit looks inside the Fujifilm X-M1
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More screws await under the lens mount…
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iFixit looks inside the Fujifilm X-M1
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…and with the hot shoe cover and a few more screws gone, the back of the camera is free.
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iFixit looks inside the Fujifilm X-M1
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What’s heard but never seen? The speaker inside your camera! You knew it was there. This is what it looks like.
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iFixit looks inside the Fujifilm X-M1
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Behind the LCD you’ll get a glimpse of the motherboard, veiled by a plastic covering.
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iFixit looks inside the Fujifilm X-M1
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Here’s a clear view of the motherboard underneath, with Fujifilm’s image processor in plain sight.
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iFixit looks inside the Fujifilm X-M1
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And here’s the back of the sensor assembly, just underneath the motherboard.
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iFixit looks inside the Fujifilm X-M1
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There’s not a whole lot of camera left to disassemble at this stage, and the top plate can be removed cleanly with the appropriate ribbon cable disconnected.
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iFixit looks inside the Fujifilm X-M1
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Here’s a look at the LCD and its articulated arm away from the camera body.
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iFixit looks inside the Fujifilm X-M1
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And there you have it, the inner workings of the X-M1 laid out neatly for inspection.
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