Introduction
In the event that your display screen does not work, you may need to replace it. This guide will show you how to remove the defective screen and replace it with a new one.
What you need
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Lift up the screen.
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Unscrew the two Phillips #000 screws on each side of the screen.
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Lift up the glass screen protector from the LCD.
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Lift the LCD to expose the ZIF connector.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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David,
if you're still looking to solve this : replacing the AUO version or the Sony version of the LCD is exactly the same. However, things get more complicated when you had a broken AUO and want to replace it with a SONY LCD, or vice versa, because the flex circuit (visible in step 4 ) is different between a AUO and SONY LCD. So without switching the flex circuit, you will not be able to switch the LCD from a Sony to a AUO or from a AUO to a Sony.
Am I making sense ? There are I think 4 versions in total of all flex circuits + components (according to the service manual) : 1 is unique for the AUO, 1 is for the Sony, and the last 1 is for both, but depending on components soldered onto it, it needs to be used for either AUO or Sony.
Switching to AUO makes sense, because prices for a Sony replacement LCD nowadays will cost you more then the complete camera.
AUO LCD's can be found for about 20 - 40 $ . If only you could get hold of the appropriate flex circuit.
Hope this helps.
Regards
years ago i had attempted to replace the screen with no knowledge and i broke the lever, my question to you is how do i fix it now?
Moriah, I have the same issue. did you solve it ? I have a replacement screen but the ZIF plastic connector is broken. Did you find a way to fix it ?
This is BS. Thee is only one original screen, which is from Sony. AUO is an aftermarket screen, which isn’t suitable without a new flexcable. So if someone ask you which screen it is, if not replaced in the meantime, it’s always Sony.
I ordered a replacement LCD from China and followed your replacement guide. It came with a long ribbon connection, which I didn’t replace and a the screen with the shorter ribbon connected. The LCD works now, but the brightness of the screen is not normal. Do I have to replace the longer ribbon to correct this? Thanks in advance.
what is the meaning of "AUO"? what is the difference between AUO and Sony version? Can you know with the model which version is the one I have?
But where can I get the Sony version? I need to replace mine and I can only find the AUO version for sale. Does any one know where I can get the Sony version please?
Has anyone resolved this? I need the Sony replacement lcd part but only seem to be able to find the AUO version available..
