Disassembling Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W330 Outer Casing

Introduction

Before being able to access the inner parts of the device, it is necessary to remove the plastic outer case. This can easily be done in a few simple steps.

What you need

Step 1 Outer Casing

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Begin by placing the camera flat against a surface and remove the nine (9) black screws. Each screw is of the same length and can be used interchangeably
Note: There are two (2) screws on each side, and five (5) on the bottom edge.

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Step 2

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Use a plastic opening tool to carefully pry off the front casing.
Be careful to not to force the casing off. Simply move around the entire case separating where needed.

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Step 3

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Flip the camera over 180 degrees and similarly pry off the rear casing.

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Step 4

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Once the outer casings have been removed, the silver side trim should come loose from the camera.
Place the camera with the lens facing down. Use the plastic opening tool to pry off the side panel with the USB plug.
Note: If you wish to remove the top cover, see the LCD Display Replacement to remove the LCD screen before continuing to Step 5

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Step 5

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Place the camera with the lens facing down. Use the phillips head screwdriver to remove the silver screw in the corner near the photo capture button.
Flip the camera over. Use the plastic opening tool to detach the black clip near the capture button.
Grasp the top cover and gently remove it from the camera body.