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Sony Alpha NEX-6 Lens Mount Replacement

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  1. Sony Alpha NEX-6 Lens Mount Replacement, Finding the Release Button: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the camera with the lens facing up.

    • Find the lens release button - located along the side of the silver lens mount.

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  2. Sony Alpha NEX-6 Lens Mount Replacement, Removing the Lens: step 2, image 1 of 2 Sony Alpha NEX-6 Lens Mount Replacement, Removing the Lens: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Press and hold the lens release button while rotating the lens counterclockwise.

    • Lift the lens when it is no longer attached to the camera.

    • To replace the lens, align the white dot on the lens with the white dot located on the silver lens mount. (See image two)

    • Insert the lens and rotate it clockwise until it is locked in place.

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  4. Sony Alpha NEX-6 Lens Mount Replacement, Lens Mount: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • While dealing with this guide, do not touch the delicate image sensor (the center rectangle encircled by the lens mount).

    • After removing the lens, you will come into contact with the lens mount. Start by unscrewing the four 3.5 mm Phillips #00 screws.

    • The outer lens mount ring can now be removed.

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  5. Sony Alpha NEX-6 Lens Mount Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Sony Alpha NEX-6 Lens Mount Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Sony Alpha NEX-6 Lens Mount Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Pay attention to the positioning of the spacer rings for reassembly.

    • For the first (black) spacer ring, use the tweezers to gently pry the ring out of place.

    • Repeat this step for the second (silver) spacer ring.

    • The third image is what the camera should look like after all spacer rings are removed.

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  6. Sony Alpha NEX-6 Lens Mount Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony Alpha NEX-6 Lens Mount Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • To remove the inner lens mount ring, remove the two silver 2.0 mm Phillips #00 screws. This will complete the removal of the lens mount.

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Conclusion

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

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