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Sony Alpha NEX-6 Back Case Replacement

Introduction

This guide includes screws removal and a procedure for removing the back case. Follow the steps precisely to avoid breaking of plastic locking tabs.

What you need

  1. Sony Alpha NEX-6 Back Case Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Prior to operating on this device, be sure the camera is turned OFF. With power, the camera can be a dangerous device to work with.

    • Turn the camera off by switching the power knob "OFF" text to the white selector dot.

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  2. Sony Alpha NEX-6 Back Case Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the camera upside-down and carefully place it on a flat surface.

    • With the lens facing outward, locate the battery compartment - indicated by a grooved latch.

    • Push the latch to the right to unlock the battery compartment. The door should flip upward.

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  3. Sony Alpha NEX-6 Back Case Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • With the compartment open, locate a blue tab shown with spudger

    • Press the tab to the side (to the left, or toward the camera wall). This will eject the camera battery.

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  5. Sony Alpha NEX-6 Back Case Replacement, Battery compartment screws: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 3.5mm Phillips #00 screws that hold the back case - located inside the battery compartment.

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  6. Sony Alpha NEX-6 Back Case Replacement, Bottom screws: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 3.5mm Phillips #00 screws that hold the back case - located on the bottom of the camera.

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  7. Sony Alpha NEX-6 Back Case Replacement, Side screws: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 3.5 mm Phillips #00 screw on the side of camera - located between the charging and HDMI ports.

    • Remove the 4.0 mm Phillips #00 screw on the side of the camera - located next to the WiFi sign.

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  8. Sony Alpha NEX-6 Back Case Replacement, Dis-attaching procedure: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sony Alpha NEX-6 Back Case Replacement, Dis-attaching procedure: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Starting with the battery compartment gently begin to separate the back case front the camera.

    • Using a plastic opening tool, separate the bottom of the back case from the camera. Then proceed by separating the sides.

    • Gently lift the back case away from the camera an slide it down to completely remove the back case.

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Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

At {STEP 7} you will notice the last parts to release are the flash button / record button areas. This is particularly tricky.

The flash button release seems to be attached inside, so take care. In my case I did not remove the back case completely due to this.

The corner where the record button is requires extra force to slide down / pry out.

Re-assembly : Take note of these parts.

- the PLAY button flexible circuit has a small hole which fits into a pin on the back case. It is important to align this correctly or your play & AEL button may not function.

- The eye piece has a flexible circuit on its right side which tucks behind a small tab - take care this is not dislodged or it could be damaged when re assembling.

Riquez JP - Reply

Does your team know how to fix the Flash Pop-up button ? It seems the flash for me and others is stuck open and can't be clicked back down. Can you assist ?

rullor - Reply

Can you please let me know how to replace the battery door? Thank you.

Richard Bullough - Reply

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