Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 HDMI/USB port Replacement

Written By: Elizabeth Surface

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 HDMI/USB port Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

Time Required

30 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

If your computer does not register that the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 is plugged in then the HDMI/USB ports may need to be replaced.

Tools

Step 1

Make sure the camera is powered off
Turn the camera upside down. This is a view of the bottom of the camera.

Step 2

Push battery cover away from the camera.

Step 3

Push the blue tab that secures the battery. The battery will then spring out.

Step 4

Remove the battery.

Step 5

Make sure to remove the battery before disassembly to prevent electrocution.
Remove the 3 (4 cm) Phillips head screws located on the back of the camera.
Remove the 2 (4 cm) Phillips head screws on the right side of the camera.
Turn the camera upside down to remove the remaining the 3 (4 cm) Phillips head screws holding the plastic camera housing together.

Step 6

Using a plastic opening tool, separate the plastic camera housing.

Step 7

Disconnect the ribbon wire attaching the screen to the camera.

Step 8

Carefully remove the 7 ribbon wires connected to the mother board.
Remove the 2 (5 cm) Phillips head screws on the speaker mounting bracket.
Remove the 3 (4 cm) Phillips head screws that secure the motherboard to the camera.
Lift up on the speaker mounting bracket to remove it.

Step 9

Carefully disconnect the ribbon wire connecting the HDMI port to the Motherboard.
Once the Motherboard is removed the replacement can be installed.

Would you know how do I remove the lens parts? My zoom is broken and I can find new parts on ebay, but I don't know how to remove and replace it. Thanks!

flaviowolff - 09/03/17