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Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Viewfinder Window Replacement

Introduction

Your camera is a marvel of modern technology but a tiny rock or a stick can ruin it all. Don't let that happen to you. This viewfinder window is there to protect the more delicate optics behind the cover and is designed to take the hit so the more expensive pieces do not become damaged. Use this guide to replace this piece if you have damaged it accidently. If you damaged it on purpose... well... ok it is your camera whatever floats your boat man; you can still use this guide to replace the part however.

What you need

  1. Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Viewfinder Window Replacement, Viewfinder Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Find the rubber viewfinder cover on the upper rear of the camera, above the view screen.

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  2. Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Viewfinder Window Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the rubber piece off.

    • There may be a slight popping sound.

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  4. Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Viewfinder Window Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Once the rubber piece has been removed, inspect the area.

    • If everything looks fine, go ahead and slide the new rubber piece on the same way the old piece was slipped off.

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  5. Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Viewfinder Window Replacement, Viewfinder Window: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Viewfinder Window Replacement, Viewfinder Window: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove all four screws from the viewfinder.

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  6. Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Viewfinder Window Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Viewfinder Window Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Grasp the side of the window with either a set of tweezers or your fingers. Lift upwards and slightly towards the base of the camera.

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  7. Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Viewfinder Window Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • To reinsert the window, push inward and slightly forward. There is a tab on the camera that the window must catch on in order to be put into place.

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Conclusion

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

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