Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Replacement

Written By: Michael Smith

Comments: 9

Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

3 minutes

Introduction

In this guide we well be removing the internal HDD of the DCR-SR68 Handycam and replacing it with a new one. This will involve removing some of the exterior casing to access the HDD.

Tools

JIS Driver Set

Step 1

Undo Hand Strap
Remove battery.
Get the iFixit screwdriver and remove the extension.
Use a JO Philips head bit.

Step 2

Place device on left side with lens facing right.
Using the screwdriver, unscrew the left middle 3mm Philips screw.
Open the "DC IN" tabe. (Second 3mm Philips screw is revealed)
Unscrew this screw.

Step 3

Turn device over onto it's top with the lens facing right.
Unscrew the top left and top right 3mm Philips screws.
The right side casing is now free.

Step 4

Remove the right side casing by pulling up and away.
The HDD is now revealed.

Step 5

Using your fingers, lift the HDD from it's right end, pivoting on it's left end.
The HDD ribbon wire is now exposed.

Step 6

Using your fingers, gently pull the ribbon wire out of it's socket.
The HDD is now free from the device.

Step 7

Using your fingers, pull the black rubber bumpers off of the HDD.
Set the old HDD aside.

Hi.

Easy to replace!

Where to find a new hdd?

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Conclusion

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

8 comments

Hi. Would you know if the hard drive of the sr67 would work in a sr 68? My sony handycam dcr sr67 Got water damage and I need to download videos. Can't find an old 67. 0nly 68. No one can fix the old one. Thanks renee

Renee - 07/12/16

What does the letter H after hte HDD1818 stands for?

guimoramirez - 19/12/16

My dcr-sr68 hdd not formting please find salution

Naman Jain - 17/07/18