Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement

Written By: Jonathan Chen
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Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

11

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

The control wheel is used to navigate through pictures, and can wear down over time, and will need replacement.

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    • Turn the camera off by sliding the power switch.

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    • Use a Phillips head 000 screwdriver to remove the 4.0mm screw inside the USB port.

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    • Use a Phillips head 000 screwdriver to remove the one 4.0mm screw on the side opposite of the USB port near the shutter button.

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    • Open the flap at the top of the camera.

    • Use a Phillips head 000 screwdriver to remove the two 4.0mm screws inside.

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    • Gently lift off the top panel with your hands.

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    • Use a Phillips head 000 screwdriver to remove the 4.0mm screw at the side opposite of the USB port.

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    • Use a Phillips head 000 screwdriver to remove the three 4.0mm screws on the bottom of the camera.

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    • Tilt up the LCD screen.

    • Use a Phillips head 000 screwdriver to remove the two coarse 4.0mm screws near the bottom of the camera.

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    • Gently pry off the back panel, by wiggling it around the LCD screen.

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    • Tilt up the LCD screen.

    • Grab the silver plate, and gently pry it up.

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    • Gently pinch blue ribbon cable, and pull it out of the port.

Conclusion

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

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