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Sony Alpha A3000 Built-in flash Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove the build-in flash of the camera from its compartment. You will need a soldering tool to detach the cables connecting the flash to the camera.

What you need

  1. Sony Alpha A3000 Built-in flash Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 Sony Alpha A3000 Built-in flash Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 Sony Alpha A3000 Built-in flash Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the seven highlighted screws shown here.

    • Screws are teeny tiny, don't lose them!

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  2. Sony Alpha A3000 Built-in flash Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Sony Alpha A3000 Built-in flash Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove this final screw from the memory card compartment.

    • Remove the chassis by pulling the back cover away from the camera.

    • Be careful not to damage any of the delicate ribbon cables when removing the chassis.

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  4. Sony Alpha A3000 Built-in flash Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sony Alpha A3000 Built-in flash Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Gently but forcefully lift up on the parallel cable connecting the two halves of the camera.

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  5. Sony Alpha A3000 Built-in flash Replacement, Built-in flash: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single screw from the bottom of the flash device.

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  6. Sony Alpha A3000 Built-in flash Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the flash cover by gently pulling it in an outward direction.

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  7. Sony Alpha A3000 Built-in flash Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use a soldering tool to remove the three wires connecting the flash to the camera.

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Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

Thx, saved me from draing costs for cleaning my viewfinder from watercolor paint. also hotshoe adapter disassembly was easier than other parts. be careful, if you want to do it!

Michael Smith - Reply

My LCD and viewfinder are not working anymore. I think is the flex that broke up... or the socket where is connected... And there is no replacement pieces in my country.......... As well as it is not a cheap camera for us........ I want to kill myself.........................

l2weenlive - Reply

Any procedure for SONY a6300 built-in flash replacement?

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