Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 Image Sensor Replacement

Written By: iRobot
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 Image Sensor Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

19

Time Required

20 - 30 minutes

Introduction

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    • The screws from the camera are extremely small, so it is a good idea to have a small container to hold all the screws as you remove them.

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    • Take your screwdriver and remove the four silver bottom screws of the camera.

    • The picture shows the lens facing away from you and the LCD facing you.

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    • On the right side of the camera, remove the two silver screws using the screwdriver.

    • The picture shows the lens facing away from you and the LCD screen facing you.

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    • On the left side of the camera, remove the two silver screws using the screwdriver.

    • The picture shows the lens facing away from you and the LCD screen facing you.

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    • Gently detach the back cover by holding onto both sides of the camera and pulling them apart.

    Steps 5 and 6 could be combined.

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    • After detaching the back cover, carefully pull it off.

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    • The back cover should now be separated from the camera.

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    • Keep track of the small screws that you remove.

    • Opening, removing, and/or replacing the front casing may void your manufacturer's warranty.

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    • Remove the two screws at the top of the camera casing.

    There was no screw in the left hand location shown, when disassembling my camera for the first time.

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    • After removing the screws, gently pop open the plastic piece, as shown by firmly pulling it with your fingers.

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    • After popping open the plastic piece, there is a screw that needs to be removed.

    • Remove the screw connecting the front casing to the electrical components.

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    • On the casing on the opposite side of the camera, gently loosen and remove the casing by firmly pulling with your fingers.

    • Be cautious not to break the fragile pieces or scratch the LCD screen.

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    • Remove the two screws connecting the front casing to the electrical components using a screwdriver.

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    • Gently loosen the front casing by gently using your fingers to pull it apart.

    • Be cautious not to scratch any of the exposed electrical components.

    Steps 14 and 15 could be combined.

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    • Fully remove the front casing from the camera and set it aside.

    • Remove the two silver screws and two black screw holding the image sensor in place.

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    • Using a spudger, wedge the flat tipped end between the black bar and the circuit board.

    • Carefully lift the black bar into the vertical position.

    • Repeat first two bullet points for the circuit board port directly to the left of the one shown in this picture.

    • Use tweezers to carefully pull the electrical ribbons from the circuit board ports.

    • Carefully remove image sensor and replace with new image sensor.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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