If your JVC camcorder turns on but won't display a digital image on the screen, chances are you need to replace the CCD. That stands for Charge-Coupled Device. This unit converts light into a digital signal inside your camcorder. Without it, your camcorder screen will not display an image, nor will it store a digital signal. But its failure does not mean you have to buy a new camcorder. You can replace the CCD.
Instructions
1. Verify that your camcorder is deactivated. Remove the battery pack cover and detach the battery pack.
2. Locate the inner panel that the battery pack rested against. Trace your fingers along the seams to locate the screws. Unscrew the inner panel and remove it. Your model might be further secured with adhesive. If this is the case, pull upward gently but firmly until the panel comes loose.
3. Locate the CCD on the circuit board. Use a magnifying glass to read the label, as the print is very small. The CCD is small and rectangular. It often has a reflective surface.
4. Remove the old CCD from the circuit board. Be gentle. Avoid damaging nearby components or the circuit board itself.
5. Install the new CCD in the same slot. Line up the pins with their conjoining connectors. Carefully push the pins into their connectors.
6. Clean the circuit board by using compressed air to remove any particles that may have been scattered on it. Trigger the compressed air at a safe distance so that the impact does not bruise the circuit board.
7. Replace the inner panel. Screw it back into place.
8. Replace the battery pack and battery pack cover. Turn the device on to test whether the repair was successful.
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