Introduction
This guide will teach you step by step on how to take apart the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS6 and locate the broken or malfunctioning flash component.
Tools
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            Unscrew the two 1.0 mm screws on the bottom with a Phillips #000 screwdriver. 
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            Unscrew the two 1.0 mm screws to the left with a Phillips #000 screwdriver. 
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            Unscrew the two 1.0 mm screws to the right with a Phillips #000 screwdriver. 
 
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            Use the tip of the spudger to flip up the black tabs on the ribbon cables. 
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            Pull gently on the ribbon cables to unseat them. 
 
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            Unscrew the 1.0 mm screws to the left with Phillips #000 screwdriver. 
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            Unscrew the 1.0 mm screws to the right with Phillips #000 screwdriver. 
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            Unscrew the one bottom 1.0 mm screw with a Phillips #000 screwdriver. 
 
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            Use the tip of the spudger to disengage the plastic tab. 
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            Lift the selector switch away from the motherboard carefully. 
 
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            Unscrew the three silver 1.0 mm screws with a Phillips #000 screwdriver. 
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            Use the tip of the spudger to disengage the metal tab, then carefully lift the shield away from the motherboard. 
 
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            Insert the tip of the spudger into the center hole of the tripod mount, and apply force in the direction facing away from the button. 
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            Lift the tripod mount out of the camera body carefully. 
 
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            Use the spudger to flip up the brown tab on the motherboard and carefully unseat the ribbon cable. 
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            Insert the tip of the spudger into the hole on the daughterboard, then apply upward force to remove the daughterboard from the main case. 
 
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            Use the spudger to flip up the two tabs on the motherboard and carefully unseat the ribbon cables. 
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            Use the Phlllips #000 screwdriver to remove the three silver 1.0 mm screws. 
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            Lift the lens assembly out of the camera carefully. 
 
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            Use the tip of the spudger to disengage the tab on the back of the camera. 
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            Use the tip of the spudger to disengage the two tabs on the front of the camera. 
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            Lift the top assembly out of place carefully. 
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.