Sony AZ1VR Lens O Ring Replacement

Introduction

This Guide shows how to replace the O-ring in the Sony AZ1VR Lens. Replacing a warn down O-ring on the lens provides improved water proofing. With this devices being a water proof action camera it is essential to keep the devices O-rings up-to-date. The materials required to do this repair are a Phillips-head screw driver and the new O-ring.

What you need

Step 1 Lens O Ring

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Start by removing the two screws on the bottom, and the screw inside the battery room.
Once these are removed, slide the door out, and the small piece of plastic with the door.

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Step 2

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Now, grab the lens and pull the body out of the plastic, this will reveal the insides of the device.
You'll see a screw on the top of the device, towards the front, remove this screw.
Next pull the tabs on the bottom and top of the lens, and pull outward, this will remove the lens housing from the body.

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Step 3

Next, you'll see a white ring around the lens, slowly remove that ring without causing damage to the device.
Now put the new one in its place. Now reassemble the device, it's all set to be used.

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