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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Some things to consider before you work on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC W800 to replace the Motherboard:

  • The Motherboard is an integral part of the device and any improper handling can cause issues in other parts of the camera.
  • Be cautious when removing ribbon wires.
  • Be sure to keep track of all pieces that are taken apart.

What you need

  1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement, Button Board: step 1, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement, Button Board: step 1, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement, Button Board: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the five 4.0 mm Phillips #000 screws on the back panel.

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  2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Using the Spudger, remove the back panel from the device.

    • The loose piece circled in the picture will most likely fall off the camera housing.

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  3. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
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    • Remove the two 2.15mm Phillips #000 screws from the circuit board.

    • Gently pull on the ribbon wire from ZIF connector with the tweezers to remove the button board.

    • Ribbon wires can easily be damaged.

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  4. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement, LCD Screen: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 3.75 mm Phillips #000 screws from the LCD back panel.

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  5. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the back panel and separate the LCD Screen by prying it up.

    • Remove the back panel.

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  6. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
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    • Gently pull on the ribbon wire disconnecting from the ZIF connector (connecting the LCD screen to the motherboard) with the tweezers.

    • Ribbon wires can be easily damaged.

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  8. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement, Lens: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement, Lens: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • With plastic opening tool, gently pry loose the front panel.

    • Separate front panel from the camera housing.

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  9. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Remove the lens housing by pushing it, from the front, through the housing and lifting it out.

    • Gently pull on the large ribbon wire (connecting the Lens housing to the motherboard via ZIF connector) with the tweezers.

    • Gently pull on the small ribbon wire (connecting the Lens housing to the motherboard) with the tweezers.

    • Be careful not to damage either of the ribbon wires.

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  10. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 3.75 mm Phillips #000 screw from the base of the motherboard.

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  11. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 3.5 mm Phillips #000 screws from the secondary board that is attached to the flash bulb.

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  12. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    Buy

    • Use the tweezers. Move the thick red cable, attached to the secondary board, outside of its place in the camera housing.

    • Gently pull on the red/black wire in order to free the photo lens cylinder from the housing.

    • Remove the secondary board from its position and move it upward, out of the way.

    • From this point on, do not damage the connection between the motherboard and the secondary board.

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  13. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Using the tweezers, pull the indicator bulb out , freeing it from its position on the housing.

    • Thread the indicator bulb under and through the secondary boards position.

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  14. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • Using the tweezers, remove the black/red speaker wire from camera housing.

    • Pry loose and remove the speaker from the camera housing.

    • The speaker is attached with adhesive and must be removed with the spudger and moderate force.

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    • Using the spudger, remove the mini speaker from the housing.

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    • Pull up on the bottom-half of the motherboard, slightly removing it from its position in the housing.

    • With enough force, pull up on the top right of the motherboard, pulling it entirely from its position in the housing.

    • Once again, be sure to keep the motherboard and secondary board connection intact.

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  17. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Motherboard Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Once apart, completely separate motherboard from the housing.

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Conclusion

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

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