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Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Control Wheel Replacement

Introduction

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

What you need

  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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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