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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Motherboard - Second Half Replacement

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    1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Motherboard - Second Half Replacement, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Motherboard - Second Half Replacement: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Motherboard - Second Half Replacement, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Motherboard - Second Half Replacement: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Slide the battery cover in the direction the arrow points.

      • Pull the battery cover towards you.

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      • Flick the blue switch for the battery to pop out.

      • Remove the battery from the camera.

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      • Using the Phillips #00 Screwdriver,remove the two screws from the caution panel.

      • Remove that panel.

      • Careful for falling pieces.

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      • Remove the screw with a Phillips #00 Screwdriver from the right side of the camera (with '3x optical zoom' engraved on the side panel).

      • Remove that panel.

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      • Remove the screw using the Phillips #00 Screwdriver from the bottom the camera, closest to the back cover.

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      • Gently remove the back cover.

      • It may be a bit stiff, so use some force to remove it. Proceed with caution.

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      • Remove the screw using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver on the left side (where the "3x optical zoom" panel use to be).

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      • Remove the small screw using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver on the bottom of the camera attached to the front cover.

      • Gently remove the front cover.

      • Put a little force to pop off the case. Proceed with caution.

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      • Flip the black secure locks off. Tweezers may be necessary.

      • Detach the two orange cables.

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      • Gently pull the lens container out of the camera.

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      • Remove the black screw using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver on the motherboard.

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      • Remove the two orange cables on the top of the motherboard with tweezers.

      • Lift the motherboard out of its slot.

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      • For the AV port, detach the bottom orange cable.

      • For the LCD screen, detach the top orange cable on the right side of the motherboard.

      • For the motherboard, detach all the orange cables.

      • Careful not to damage the red, white, and black wires when lifting the board.

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      • Verify the orange cables from the motherboard are removed from the LCD screen.

      • Lift the LCD screen off the hinge.

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      • Verify that the LCD screen is attached to the chip on the back on the camera.

      • Remove the dial from the back of the camera. It pops right off very easily.

      • Remove the screw using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver from the camera.

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      • Remove the orange cable that is attached between the top of the camera and the chip. It should slide straight out with a little bit of force.

      • Remove the chip and the LCD screen now from the camera.

      • The chip may need a slight upward tug with a fingernail or tweezer.

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      • Verify that the orange cables from the top piece are removed from the motherboard.

      • Remove the screw using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver on the upper part of the back side.

      • Pull the top off slowly and with caution. It is still slightly attached and may need a little force.

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      • Slowly twist out the flash assembly.

      • It is attached to the hinge so a little force is necessary.

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      • Verify the red, white, and black cables are still attached to the camera.

      • Remove the screw using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver near the AV port

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      • Remove the bottom part of the camera (where the battery is inserted into).

      • This should detach the rest into two pieces. Place the other aside.

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      • To remove the crimps, use the spudger to push into gold part of the crimp and pull the wire out gently.

      • Careful not to break the crimps from the wires.

      • Remove the motherboard from the camera.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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