Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 LCD Screen Replacement

Introduction

This guide will instruct you on how to replace a defective LCD screen in the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150. To successfully remove the screen a screwdriver is used to remove a screw, a spudger, and tweezers to remove electrical ribbons.

What you need

Step 1 Back Casing

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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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Step 2

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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Step 3

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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Step 4

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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Step 5

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

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Step 6

After detaching the back cover, carefully pull it off.

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Step 7

The back cover should now be separated from the camera.

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Step 8 Front Casing

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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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Step 9

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

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Step 10

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

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Step 11

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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Step 12

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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Step 13

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

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Step 14

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.

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Step 15

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

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Step 16 LCD Screen

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The last screw is in the bottom left corner of the camera's right side.
Using a screwdriver, remove the last screw holding the LCD/control panel to the rest of the camera on the right-hand side.
It is crucial for reassembly to track which screws were removed from which holes.

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Step 17

At this point, all screws on the left and right sides of the camera should be removed.
Paying careful attention to the right side's electrical wiring, gently pull the left side of the LCD plate away from the rest of the camera.
DO NOT detach the electrical wiring connecting the right side of the LCD and the camera.

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Step 18

This picture is used to identify the action required to release the electrical ribbons, but not the proper location for this step.
This step applies to the larger electrical ribbon connecting the LCD screen and circuit board.
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.

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Step 19

After raising the black bar, the electrical ribbon should be free from its port.
Use tweezers to carefully pull the larger electrical ribbon from its circuit board port.

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Step 20

The smaller electrical ribbon, to the left of the larger ribbon, does not have a black bar securing it in place.
Use tweezers to pull the smaller electrical ribbon carefully from its circuit board port.

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Step 21

Desolder the small electrical ribbon that connects the control panel to the LCD screen.
Now the LCD/control panel is completely removed from the part and ready to be replaced.

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