Sony HDR-AS30V Outer Casing Replacement

Power off the device. Remove the component jack cover.

Open component door.

Using the Phillips 00 screwdriver, remove the two screws holding the jack cover in place.

Open the battery door.

Slide the battery cap along the length of the camera, then flip the cap outward. Use caution; there may be internal damage affecting the functionality of the sliding mechanism.

Prepare to remove outer casing.

Using the 2.5 mm precision slotted screwdriver, insert the tip of the screwdriver under the holder to wedge. Use caution when preparing to wedge apart fragile components.

Separate Casing from Device.

With the screwdriver wedged, apply slight force while pulling the casing away from the device. Use caution to avoid causing damage to fragile parts.

With the outer casing pulled away from the device, take note of the orientation of the inner component to avoid an electrical short.

Once the orientation of the inner component is noted, slide the inner component out of the casing. You may now replace the broken casing with a new one.