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Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement

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Difficulty: Moderate
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement

Introduction

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The control wheel is used to navigate through pictures, and can wear down over time, and will need replacement.

What you need

Tools

    1. Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement, Top Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Turn the camera off by sliding the power switch.

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    2. Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips head 000 screwdriver to remove the 4.0mm screw inside the USB port.

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    3. Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips head 000 screwdriver to remove the one 4.0mm screw on the side opposite of the USB port near the shutter button.

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    4. Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Open the flap at the top of the camera.

      • Use a Phillips head 000 screwdriver to remove the two 4.0mm screws inside.

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    5. Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Gently lift off the top panel with your hands.

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    1. Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement, Back Panel: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips head 000 screwdriver to remove the 4.0mm screw at the side opposite of the USB port.

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    2. Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Use a Phillips head 000 screwdriver to remove the three 4.0mm screws on the bottom of the camera.

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    3. Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Tilt up the LCD screen.

      • Use a Phillips head 000 screwdriver to remove the two coarse 4.0mm screws near the bottom of the camera.

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    4. Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Gently pry off the back panel, by wiggling it around the LCD screen.

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    1. Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement, Control Wheel: step 10, image 1 of 2 Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement, Control Wheel: step 10, image 2 of 2
      • Tilt up the LCD screen.

      • Grab the silver plate, and gently pry it up.

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    2. Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
      • Gently pinch blue ribbon cable, and pull it out of the port.

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Conclusion

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

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