Fix Your Stuff Community Store

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX9 Lens Replacement

Introduction

This guide is for issues dealing with improper lens operations. It will fix any issues that deal with blurry images, blank images or anything that distorts the picture. This repair will solve any of the problems listed above.

What you need

  1. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX9 Lens Replacement, Prerequisites Only: step 1, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX9 Lens Replacement, Prerequisites Only: step 1, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX9 Lens Replacement, Prerequisites Only: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the six 2mm screws on the outer case of the camera.

    • If there is a battery or SD card inside remove before beginning the process.

    Edit

  2. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX9 Lens Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX9 Lens Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use your hands or a Spudger to Pull off the front cover of the camera.

    • If the casing is not coming apart easily, do not force it.

    Edit

  4. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX9 Lens Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the protective black cover layer with your hands and set it aside.

    • The use of tweezers may be necessary if the cover is difficult to remove.

    Edit

  5. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX9 Lens Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX9 Lens Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • The ZIF connector can be removed by flipping the small black holder into the upright position and then sliding the ribbon cable out carefully.

    • Once this has been done, use tweezers to unplug the flat topped connector for the lens’ circuit board from the motherboard.

    • DO NOT force the ribbon cables or they will rip.

    • Refer to the (Recognizing & Disconnecting Cable Connectors) page for assistance.

    Edit

  6. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX9 Lens Replacement, Lens: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using the tweezers carefully remove the broken/damaged lens with its attached circuit board

    Edit
Conclusion

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

Author

with 3 other contributors

robert.oliver6

Member since: 03/23/17

101 Reputation

1 Guide authored

Badges: 4

+1 more badge

Team

UMass Dartmouth, Team S4-G3, Julie Spring 2017 Member of UMass Dartmouth, Team S4-G3, Julie Spring 2017

UMASSD-JULIE-S17S4G3

5 Members

8 Guides authored

0 Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 0

Past 7 Days: 0

Past 30 Days: 6

All Time: 396