Sony Alpha NEX-6 Battery Replacement

Written By: Clayton Dale

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Introduction

This guide will show how to turn off the power for safety reasons, unlock the latch that conceals the battery compartment, and ejecting the battery for the Sony Alpha NEX-6

Tools

Spudger

Step 1

Prior to operating on this device, be sure the camera is turned OFF. With power, the camera can be a dangerous device to work with.
Turn the camera off by switching the power knob "OFF" text to the white selector dot.

Step 2

Flip the camera upside-down and carefully place it on a flat surface.
With the lens facing outward, locate the battery compartment - indicated by a grooved latch.
Push the latch to the right to unlock the battery compartment. The door should flip upward.

Step 3

With the compartment open, locate a blue tab shown with spudger
Press the tab to the side (to the left, or toward the camera wall). This will eject the camera battery.