Sony Alpha a7S II Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This replacement guide will address how to remove a faulty motherboard from a Sony Alpha a7s II camera. The motherboard acts as the brain of the camera. It serves as the centralized hub to connecting all other processes inside the camera together.

The LCD screen and memory card are examples of other parts that rely on the motherboard. Provided in this replacement guide are the steps needed to properly remove the motherboard.

What you need

Step 1 Motherboard

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Remove the six 4mm screws located at the bottom of the camera using Philips #000 (Circled in red).
Remove the two 3mm screws remaining on the base plate using Philips #000 (Circled in orange).
Remove the base plate.

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Step 2

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Use the Philips #000 to remove the two 4mm screws located inside the battery holder.
Next, remove the two 4mm screws using the Philips #000 located on left side of the camera.
Remove one 4mm screw on the right side of the camera using Philips #000.

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Step 3

Remove the two 3mm screws from the underneath the LCD screen.
Remove the screen.

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Step 4

Remove the rubber viewfinder cap by sliding it upwards.
Remove the four 3mm screws behind the cap.

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Step 5

Remove the outer case.
Unhook the component outlined by the red square.
Next, unscrew the two 4mm screws circled in orange using the Philips #000.
Remove the button outlined with the yellow square.

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Step 6

Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the 4 mm screw from the housing.
The access door on the side of the camera must be open to reach the screw and remove the copper plate.

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