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Dropped the camera on its edge, denting the case, and making it no longer waterproof.

Follow the Olympus Tough TG-1 Backplate Replacement

Check to see if the back plate can be placed back onto the camera. Make sure there are an even number of clips physically on the back plate. If one or more clips seemed to have been broken, then the back plate needs to be replaced. Follow the Olympus Tough TG-1 Clip Slip Replacement

If the mode dial falls off, and it is not possible to reattach, replace it immediately as your camera may not be water proof anymore. Follow the Olympus Tough TG-1 Circuit Board For Back Buttons Replacement

Dropped the camera making images blurry and no longer weather proof. Follow the Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement

If the LCD screen is cracked, you need to replace it. Follow the Olympus Tough TG-1 Screen Replacement.

Battery falls out unexpectedly.

Follow the Olympus Tough TG-1 Battery Replacement

If the door covering is broken, whether it be the clips, or the pin is simply broken. Replace it if you care to take your camera out for strenuous activities. Follow the Olympus Tough TG-1 Battery Replacement

If the locks on the door are loose and not securing the compartment door, replace them. These mechanical pieces will shelter items that are very sensitive to water. Follow the Olympus Tough TG-1 Battery Replacement

Knobs/buttons become unresponsive Follow the Olympus Tough TG-1 Circuit Board For Back Buttons Replacement

If your basic input for the hardware is not showing any output, then chances are something is malfunctioned internally. For the back plate housing the LCD screen, there are two pieces of circuitry: one for the screen itself, and the other for the physical buttons on the back plate. The circuit board for the physical buttons has to be replaced. Follow the Olympus Tough TG-1 Circuit Board For Back Buttons Replacement

The lens no longer adjusts to zoom in and out. Follow the Olympus Tough TG-1 Circuit Board For Back Buttons Replacement

If one of the plastic tabs on the circular lens breaks, replace it so that dust and water do not protrude the circular hole. Follow the Olympus Tough TG-1 Lens Box Replacement