Disassembling Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 Back Cover

User-Contributed Guide

User-Contributed Guide

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  • Author: Thomas
  • Time required: 10 minutes
  • Difficulty: Easy

We will be taking off the back cover, or case, of the camera to gain access to the internal components including the speaker, LCD screen, lens, and motherboard.

Tools
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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Back Cover  ¶ 

  • Remove Memory Stick Pro from the card reader slot on the bottom of the camera.

  • Remove both batteries.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Remove the single visible screw from both sides of the camera.

  • Remove the two screws that are adjacent to the warning label, which is on the underside of the camera.

  • Do NOT remove all four screws from the bottom.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Gently remove the back cover from the camera.

  • The first time the case is removed, it will be stiff. Be patient and gently rock the cover back and forth until it slides free.

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

For more information, check out the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 device page.

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