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SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement

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    1. SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, Getting Started: step 1, image 1 of 2 SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, Getting Started: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the battery and SD card from the bottom of the camera before starting any disassembly. This is not only to keep your image files safe, but to also prevent getting shocked by electronic components inside the camera.

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    2. SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, Back Case 1: step 2, image 1 of 3 SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, Back Case 1: step 2, image 2 of 3 SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, Back Case 1: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • On the right side, remove 1 M1.4x3.7 screw marked with a yellow box.

      • On the left, remove 3 M1.4x3.7 screws also marked by the yellow boxes.

      • On the bottom side, remove 5 M1.4x3.7 screws, including 2 in the battery bay. 2 of them are in this photo; you can find them.

      • Do NOT touch the screws on the bottom of the LCD assembly.

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    3. SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, Back Case 2: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Pop open the flash.

      • In flash area, remove 1 (one) M1.4x3.8 black screw, marked by the blue box.

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    4. SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, Back Case 3: step 4, image 1 of 3 SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, Back Case 3: step 4, image 2 of 3 SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, Back Case 3: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the LCD hinge cover, by sliding it to the left.

      • Remove the back cover, which is actually just a plastic frame.

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    5. SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, LCD assembly: step 5, image 1 of 2 SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, LCD assembly: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Remove 1 M1.4x2 screw marked by the blue box.

      • Remove another M1.4x2 screw. (sorry for the angle of the photo!)

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    6. SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, LCD Assembly: step 6, image 1 of 3 SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, LCD Assembly: step 6, image 2 of 3 SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, LCD Assembly: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • CAUTION. Sony makes world's MOST BRITTLE FPC! Use extra care when taking the LCD off to try not to break the FPC.

      • Loosen the LCD assembly with caution!

      • Release the FPC cable, as the connector is a flip type.

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    7. SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, The LCD assembly: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • The LCD assembly when taken out of the camera.

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    8. SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, Dismantle the LCD Part: step 8, image 1 of 3 SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, Dismantle the LCD Part: step 8, image 2 of 3 SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, Dismantle the LCD Part: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • After unscrew 4pcs screw, you will remove the steel black plate, then slowly pull the black frame there to see the ribbon stripe.

      • Slowly pull the very fragile ribbon lock, which I marked with the blue boxes. Around just 1mm to unlock the ribbon. Unfortunately, I broke mine.

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    9. SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, Dismantle the LCD Part: step 9, image 1 of 3 SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, Dismantle the LCD Part: step 9, image 2 of 3 SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, Dismantle the LCD Part: step 9, image 3 of 3
      • You can see the ribbon has already pulled out. But be careful with the other 2 ribbons when you try to pull out this one.

      • The the circle marker that shows others ribbons you need to be careful. Goodluck!

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    1. SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, Keypad: step 10, image 1 of 3 SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, Keypad: step 10, image 2 of 3 SONY Alpha NEX-3N Keypad Replacement, Keypad: step 10, image 3 of 3
      • Remove 1 M1.4x2 screw

      • Lift the keypad.

      • Detach FPC

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Conclusion

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

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