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Sony Alpha NEX-6 Battery Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show how to turn off the power for safety reasons, unlock the latch that conceals the battery compartment, and ejecting the battery for the Sony Alpha NEX-6

What you need

  1. Sony Alpha NEX-6 Battery 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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  3. Sony Alpha NEX-6 Battery 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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  4. Sony Alpha NEX-6 Battery 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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Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

Battery Stuck

rustychinnis - Reply

Will not spring out. Any ideas?

rustychinnis - Reply

Got it, battery damaged. Tapped on edge to remove battery

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