Introduction
Make sure you have the necessary tools in order to complete the lens replacement for the Sony Cyber Shot WX80 and be sure to have a steady hand when dealing with the smaller and more fragile parts.
Tools
Parts
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Begin by removing all six #00 40mm by 10mm black screws holding the outer frame together with the Phillips #00 Precision Screwdriver.
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Pry the front cover off gently. Use a plastic opening tool if available.
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Now pry the back cover off gently, using a plastic opening tool if available.
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Remove the #00 screw from the right hand side (from the LCD screen side) which is adjacent to the master control dial. Reference the first image.
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Use a spudger or plastic opening tools to pry up the LCD screen and free the two metal tangs on the left side. Reference the second image.
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Lift up two more metal tabs held down by a thin red plastic strap on the right (master control dial) side. Reference the third image.
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Using a pair of tweezers, remove the blue ribbon from its connection located toward to the top right of the device. Reference the first image.
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Using a pair of tweezers, remove the gold ribbon from its connection located to the right of the removed blue ribbon. Reference the second image.
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Your LCD screen is now removed and you can replace it!
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After the LCD screen has been removed there is a black metal plate that can be pulled off revealing the motherboard and the lens.
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To separate the motherboard from the lens there are two ribbon cables that need to be pulled out of their ports using tweezers.
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Now that the Lens has been removed from the motherboard you can replace it!
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.