Introduction
This guide demonstrates separating the motherboard from the rest of the internals of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1.
Tools
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Locate the battery door at the bottom of the camera.
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Press down on the door and slide it back. The door will pop open.
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Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the tab on the ZIF connector securing the motherboard ribbon cable.
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The second picture shows what these tabs look like in their open positions.
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Carefully disengage the internal components from the casing by lifting at the bottom end and giving a gentle tug.
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The components are still connected to the casing via cables, but they are much more maneuverable.
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The flash module is shown on the right hand side.
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Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the tab on the ZIF connecter securing the motherboard ribbon cable.
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Grasp the flash module by the bottom and remove it.
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Use tweezers to slide the white piece on the back of the back cover to the right.
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This will dislodge the white piece, allowing you to remove it from the back cover.
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Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the tab on the ZIF connector securing the motherboard ribbon cable.
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Remove the ribbon cables from these two ZIF connectors.
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Lift the motherboard assembly up and rotate it so you can easily see where the internals connect to the back cover.
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Remove the ZIF connectors from the clamp on the left end of the top piece.
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The motherboard assembly is now separated from the back cover.
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Locate the screw inside the small white piece on the motherboard assembly.
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Remove this 2.9mm screw using a PH00 screwdriver.
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Turn the motherboard assembly over.
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Use a spudger to open the ZIF connector on the motherboard.
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Remove the ribbon cables from the opened clip.
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Pry the motherboard slightly apart form the motherboard assembly.
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Disconnect the ribbon cable connecting the battery pack to the motherboard.
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Pull the motherboard up from the battery pack and flip the motherboard assembly over.
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Use a PH00 screwdriver to remove the 2.9mm screw connecting the speaker to the battery pack.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.