Introduction
The screen allows users to view pictures, videos, and menus. It is a delicate part of the camera that may need to be replaced if nothing is displayed or if the camera powers up, but doesn't allow the user to record or access menus.
Replacing the screen of the DCR-SR42 is a simple procedure that will take no more than 40 minutes. However, the user should be careful when disassembling the camera in order to avoid damaging the flex cable or any other internal components of the camera. The user should also ensure that the battery is disconnected from the camera at least an hour before disassembly is attempted, since capacitors inside the camera can remain charged with electricity some time after the battery is removed. It is necessary to allow capacitors to discharge to prevent injury to the user or damage to the camera.
For problems pertaining to the LCD screen, please refer to the Sony Handycam DCR SR-42 Troubleshooting Guide
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Remove the battery, and use the Phillips #00 precision screwdriver to then remove the three 3mm Phillips #00 screws under the battery.
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Remove the three 3mm Phillips #00 screws on the side of the camera.
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Remove the 4mm Phillips #00 screw under the AV port cover.
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Gently pull the black plastic hard drive cover away from the body of the camera. This will expose the hard drive.
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Lift the hard drive out of the camera by grasping the grey rubber mounting brackets and pulling them upwards.
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Remove the two 4mm Phillips #00 screws from the underside of the camera.
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Remove the 2 mm Phillips #00 screw from the screen hinge.
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Use the plastic opening tool to remove the plastic cover from the top of the camera.
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Remove the two 3mm Phillips #00 screws from underneath the plastic cover.
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Remove the second plastic cover from the top of the camera.
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Remove the 4mm Phillips #00 screw from underneath the cover.
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Carefully pry the screen assembly apart from the main body of the camera.
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Unplug the flex cable from the screen assembly.
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Carefully lift up the sound chip and peel the flex cable off the screen case.
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Lift off the plastic bracket from the hinge.
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Remove the screen from the plastic case by pulling the flex cable and sound chip through the hole in the case.
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Turn the hinge sideways and remove the two 4mm Phillips #00 screws from the side of the screen.
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Use the plastic opening tool to remove the plastic hinge covers and expose the metal hinge.
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Unwrap the flex cable from around the hinge.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
3 comments
Good narration,but very sofia fixated parts and needs to handle gently and carefully.not an easy
What’s a link to a replacement screen?
Had a loose hinge on the identical DCR-SR52 (screen was flopping around at the smallest movement), I could not have fixed it without this guide, thanks a lot.