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Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement

Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement

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Use this guide to replace, change, or upgrade the front shell (aka front cover) on your Polaroid Now (Gen 3) instant camera.

You may want to change the front shell if it's cracked or damaged, or if you want to customize your camera with different colors.

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  1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Safety precautions: adım 1, 2 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Safety precautions: adım 1, 2 resimden 2.
    • If you have any film left, take some photos! Then remove the cartridge. Disassembly will expose any leftover film.

    • Before you begin:

    • Unplug and fully power down your camera.

    • Put on the lens cap to avoid scratching your lens during disassembly.

  2. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Open the film door: adım 2, 3 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Open the film door: adım 2, 3 resimden 2. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Open the film door: adım 2, 3 resimden 3.
    • Throughout this guide, directional words (front, back, left, right) are from the perspective of using the camera—or when the lens faces away from you.

    • Hold down the latch on the left side of the camera and open the film door.

  3. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the rear shell screw: adım 3, 3 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the rear shell screw: adım 3, 3 resimden 2. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the rear shell screw: adım 3, 3 resimden 3.
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    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 5.9 mm‑long screw securing the rear shell.

    • The screw is hidden inside the camera on the back edge—you may need to use a flashlight to see it, as well as a skinny, long‑shank screwdriver to reach it.

    • Be careful when removing your screwdriver, as the screw can easily fall inside the camera. If it does, hold the camera above your work surface and gently shake it so the screw falls out.

  4. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Release the rear shell clips: adım 4, 3 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Release the rear shell clips: adım 4, 3 resimden 2. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Release the rear shell clips: adım 4, 3 resimden 3.
    • Insert the flat edge of an opening pick in the seam between the front and rear shells, just above the USB‑C port on the right edge.

    • Use your pick to pry the rear shell away from the front shell.

    • Keep the inserted edge of the pick pointed toward the rear shell when separating it. This helps release the tight plastic clips holding them together.

  5. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement: adım 5, 3 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement: adım 5, 3 resimden 2. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement: adım 5, 3 resimden 3.
    • You should feel and hear distinct "clicks" as the clips release. If you don't, try again—it may take multiple attempts.

    • Slide your pick around the top right corner and along the top edge to release the clips.

  6. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement: adım 6, 3 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement: adım 6, 3 resimden 2. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement: adım 6, 3 resimden 3.
    • Continue sliding your pick along the top edge, around the top left corner, and down the left edge to release the clips. Stop when you get to the film door latch.

  7. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement: adım 7, 1 resimden 1.
    • Gently flip the camera over, making sure none of the clips re‑engage.

  8. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement: adım 8, 3 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement: adım 8, 3 resimden 2. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement: adım 8, 3 resimden 3.
    • Remember to keep the inserted edge of the pick pointed towards the rear shell.

    • Insert your opening pick in the seam near the USB‑C port and slide it around the corner and along the bottom edge to release the remaining clips.

  9. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Camera mirror warning: adım 9, 2 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Camera mirror warning: adım 9, 2 resimden 2.
    • Removing the rear shell in the next step exposes the camera mirror. Be careful not to smudge it or get any debris on it. If you accidentally do, use a lint‑free cloth to gently wipe the mirror clean.

  10. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the rear shell: adım 10, 2 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the rear shell: adım 10, 2 resimden 2.
    • Gently pull the rear shell off the main body of the camera.

    • The shell should slide off easily. If it doesn't, check to see if any clips re‑engaged and use your opening pick to release them.

    • During reassembly:

    • Press the shell firmly onto the main body so all the clips engage.

    • You should feel and hear distinct "clicks" as the clips engage.

    • Check around the shell seam and make sure there are no gaps. If there are, firmly press the shells together to engage the clip near the gap.

  11. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Capacitor warning: adım 11, 2 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Capacitor warning: adım 11, 2 resimden 2.
    • The capacitor in your camera holds an electrical charge and can deliver a potentially dangerous electric shock if you touch the boards incorrectly.

    • To minimize risk, avoid touching the boards, wires, and other exposed components with your fingers or metal tools. Consider wearing rubber gloves if working near the board.

  12. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Reposition the battery tape: adım 12, 3 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Reposition the battery tape: adım 12, 3 resimden 2. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Reposition the battery tape: adım 12, 3 resimden 3.
    • Use your fingers to remove the piece of tape securing the battery and its cables (just below the viewfinder).

    • Put the piece of tape aside—you'll use it during reassembly.

  13. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the sub‑board cable: adım 13, 3 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the sub‑board cable: adım 13, 3 resimden 2. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the sub‑board cable: adım 13, 3 resimden 3.
    • Disconnecting the sub‑board cable makes battery removal easier and prevents accidentally damaging the cable or its delicate connector.

    • Use a spudger to flip up the hinged locking flap on the sub board ZIF connector.

    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to gently pull the cable straight out of its socket.

  14. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Reposition the battery: adım 14, 3 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Reposition the battery: adım 14, 3 resimden 2. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Reposition the battery: adım 14, 3 resimden 3.
    • Gently slide the battery out of its plastic housing.

    • Don't try to fully remove the battery yet, as it's still connected by a delicate cable.

  15. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the battery: adım 15, 3 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the battery: adım 15, 3 resimden 2. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the battery: adım 15, 3 resimden 3.
    • Firmly grip the larger end of the plastic battery connector with one hand and the battery's cable in the other—grip the battery cable as close to the connector as possible.

    • Pull the battery cable straight away from the connector to disconnect it.

    • Be very careful not to strain the cables.

    • Remove the battery.

  16. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Flip your camera over: adım 16, 1 resimden 1.
    • Flip your camera over so the bottom is facing up.

  17. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the film door screws: adım 17, 2 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the film door screws: adım 17, 2 resimden 2.
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3 mm‑long film door hinge screws (one on either side of the camera).

  18. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Insert a clean cloth: adım 18, 3 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Insert a clean cloth: adım 18, 3 resimden 2. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Insert a clean cloth: adım 18, 3 resimden 3.
    • Open the film door and place a clean cloth in the compartment.

    • This prevents the door from re‑securing while detaching the hinges.

  19. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Detach the film door: adım 19, 3 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Detach the film door: adım 19, 3 resimden 2. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Detach the film door: adım 19, 3 resimden 3.
    • The small, plastic grommets inside the film door hinges can easily fall off during this step. Don't lose them—you'll need them for reassembly.

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to push one of the film door hinges away from the camera and off its post.

    • Repeat the process to detach the other hinge.

    • Hold the film door steady so the already detached hinge doesn't slide back into place.

  20. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement: adım 20, 3 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement: adım 20, 3 resimden 2. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement: adım 20, 3 resimden 3.
    • Check to see if either of the small, plastic hinge grommets stayed on their posts.

    • If they did, remove them and set them aside.

  21. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the film door: adım 21, 3 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the film door: adım 21, 3 resimden 2. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the film door: adım 21, 3 resimden 3.
    • Lift the film door and remove it.

    • At this point, you can remove the cloth from the film door compartment.

    • During reassembly:

    • Make sure there are grommets installed in the film door hinges. To install them, press the grommets into the film door hinges, with the wide end facing in.

    • Hook one of the hinges on its post and then push the other one into place until it snaps over its post.

  22. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Flip your camera over: adım 22, 1 resimden 1.
    • Flip the camera over and position it so the lens is facing away from you.

  23. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the front shell screws: adım 23, 3 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the front shell screws: adım 23, 3 resimden 2. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the front shell screws: adım 23, 3 resimden 3.
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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the front shell:

    • Two 5.9 mm‑long screws hidden in recesses on the left and right sides (one near the battery recess and one with a cutout in the main board)

    • You may need a flashlight to see the screws, as well as a skinny, long‑shank screwdriver to reach the one with a cutout in the main board.

    • One 5.4 mm‑long screw on the top edge of the main board

  24. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the front shell: adım 24, 3 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the front shell: adım 24, 3 resimden 2. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Remove the front shell: adım 24, 3 resimden 3.
    • Plastic clips loosely secure the top and bottom edges of the front shell.

    • With the right side of the camera facing up, hold the main body of your camera in one hand and the front shell in the other.

    • Holding the camera with the right side up helps prevent the white plastic gear from falling out when removing the shell.

    • Gently squeeze the sides of the front shell to release the clips and pull the shell off the main body of the camera.

  25. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Install any parts that may have fallen out: adım 25, 2 resimden 1. Polaroid Now Gen 3 Front Shell Replacement, Install any parts that may have fallen out: adım 25, 2 resimden 2.
    • If any parts fell out of your camera, don't worry! Check the following locations and follow this guide to reinstall the parts:

    • The gear on the right edge of the camera, below the USB‑C port

    • The metal film‑door lever on the front of the camera

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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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