Introduction
This guide will assist user with replacing the camera lens should it break during operation. There are prerequisite guides that need to be accomplished prior to removal of the camera lens. Take caution when removing the data cable and lifting the lens out of the case.
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Place the camera upside down with the top sitting on a flat surface.
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Using your fingers, slide the door lock to the unlock position.
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Open the battery compartment door.
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Remove the battery from the compartment by turning the camera upside down and allow it to slide out. Be sure to catch the battery as it slides out.
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If you are replacing internal camera parts, stop here. If you are replacing the old battery, continue with step 2.
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Insert the new battery into the compartment matching the positive battery lead to the positive terminal and the negative battery lead to the negative terminal on the camera.
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Close and lock the battery door and power the camera up. Ensure to check the battery charge levels and that all functions of the camera work properly.
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Place the camera on a towel while working on top of a desk or table.
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Remove the five marked screws with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
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Once all the screws are removed, partially lift the rear case upward and install a rubber band.
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After installation of the rubber band, open the HDMI dust plug located on the right hand side of the camera and continue to tilt the rear case backwards until it is removed.
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Disconnect the control board data cable by wiggling carefully with your fingertips. Set the control board to the side once it is disconnected.
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The LCD screens rests against a metal plate. Lift the metal plate and LCD screen simultaneously until it is perpendicular to the camera.
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Using one hand, carefully rock the data cable in a side to side motion to disconnect it from the mainboard. Ensure your other hand is holding the screen to prevent damage.
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Store the LCD screen on a padded surface with the screen facing downward. This will prevent any damage to the screen if tools or items were accidently dropped on it.
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Disconnect the lens data cable from the mainboard by wiggling the dark brown locking tang in an alternate pattern between the marked locations. Push the lens data cable away from the mainboard. Use small movements until it is disconnected.
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Remove the lens motor by pulling it out of the marked compartment using your fingers. The motor does not have to be disconnected.
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The mainboard is held in place by the marked locking tang. Using your fingers, push the locking tang away from the mainboard. If you cannot push with your fingers, a plastic spudger can be used instead.
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While holding the locking tang back, lift the mainboard to the perpendicular position.
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While holding the mainboard in the perpendicular position, use your other hand to carefully lift the camera lens straight up and out of the case.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
3 comments
One step was skipped, prior to removing the mainboard you need to remove the CCD photodiode thing that plugs into the lens housing.
Hello @jetblast Thanks for this repair guide. Flash of my HX9V is not working properly. It actaully popus up but doesn’t throw the white light. I got it checked in the Sony Service center and this is what they suggested me to change: http://prntscr.com/qidtm4 Can anyone identity these two parts and from where I can get them? Also, any repaid guide available on how to change the flash?
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Lens flex cable need..is it available?
Hi all, In the battery compartment there is a tiny blue plastic tab in the upper left hand side (when lens faces forward).
Gently press to the left to release battery - then it will fall out! (This definitely applies to the DSC-HX9V in my hand.)
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