Introduction
This guide will go through step by step on the removal of the front case of a Sony Alpha A350. These steps will include removal of all screws and the eye cup of the camera in order to safely pull the front case off of the main device. The function of this part is to protect all wires and parts such as the motherboard inside of the device. The front case will need replaced if there is a crack or hole in the case, which exposes the inside of the device. Replacing the front case will ensure no further damage comes to the camera.
Tools
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Using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver, remove the four 5.5mm screws from the bottom of the camera.
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Using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver, remove the one 4.3mm screw.
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove one 3.6mm screw on the left side of the camera.
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Open the remote / DC under the rubber flap to reveal a screw.
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Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove one 4.3mm screw.
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Open the flash on the top of the camera and remove two 4.3mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Open the plastic SD card door.
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Using Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove two 4.4 mm screws outside and two 4.4mm screws inside the door.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.