Introduction
This guide will help you to replace the top panel on the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W170.
If the shutter button or the power button are not working properly, the solution is to replace the top panel unit. Be sure to remove power/disconnect batteries before performing this task!
Take a look at our troubleshooting page if you need help to remove the battery.
On the Sony website you can find replacement parts for the camera.
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Remove the first side panel to the left of the LCD.
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Remove the 4 mm screw from the other side panel to the right of the LCD with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
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Gently, lift the LCD and carefully open the camera to disconnect the LCD ribbon cable from the motherboard.
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Lift up the black bar on the top flat ribbon cable with tweezers.
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Gently pull the flat ribbon cable until it disconnects from the lens assembly.
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Peel back the flash assembly on the back of the lens.
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Remove the two 4 mm screws with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
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Pull out the battery from the side and remove the white tape from the battery assembly with tweezers.
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Disconnect the flat ribbon cable that connects the motherboard to the lens assembly with tweezers.
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Remove the 4 mm screw from the bottom side of the top panel with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
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Remove the silver 4 mm screw with a Phillips #000 screwdriver from the silver bracket connected to the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
