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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement

Introduction

This guide will help you to replace the lens assembly on the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W170.

If the camera lens is cracked or otherwise damaged, the solution is to replace the camera lens.

Be careful when removing shattered glass displays, be sure to remove power/disconnect batteries ,and take a look at the ESD-safe tools website before performing this task!

A necessary skill is to be able to use a soldering iron.

Take a look at our troubleshooting page if you need help to remove the battery.

On the Sony website you can find replacement parts for the camera.

What you need

  1. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement, LCD Panel Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement, LCD Panel Assembly: step 1, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement, LCD Panel Assembly: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Be sure to remove the battery before performing this task.

    • Remove the five 4 mm screws with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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  2. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use an opening pick to pry the LCD panel open.

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  3. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the LCD panel from the rest of the camera.

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  4. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement, Front Panel: step 4, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement, Front Panel: step 4, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement, Front Panel: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the three 4 mm screws with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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  5. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently open the front panel and remove it from the rest of the camera.

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  6. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement, LCD: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement, LCD: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the first side panel to the left of the LCD.

    • Remove the 4 mm screw from the other side panel to the right of the LCD with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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  7. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Gently, lift the LCD and carefully open the camera to disconnect the LCD ribbon cable from the motherboard.

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  9. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Gently push the connector through the hole to separate the LCD from the metal casing.

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  10. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement, Top Panel: step 9, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement, Top Panel: step 9, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Lift up the black bar on the top flat ribbon cable with tweezers.

    • Gently pull the flat ribbon cable until it disconnects from the lens assembly.

    • Be gentle when dealing with the flat ribbon cable.

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  11. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the six 4 mm screws from the lens assembly with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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  12. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the two flat ribbon cables with tweezers.

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  13. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Peel back the flash assembly on the back of the lens.

    • Remove the two 4 mm screws with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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  14. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Pull out the battery from the side and remove the white tape from the battery assembly with tweezers.

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  15. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the flat ribbon cable that connects the motherboard to the lens assembly with tweezers.

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  16. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Push out the lens assembly very gently.

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  17. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4 mm screw from the bottom side of the top panel with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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  18. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the silver 4 mm screw with a Phillips #000 screwdriver from the silver bracket connected to the motherboard.

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  19. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the top panel off gently.

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  20. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement, Lens Assembly: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • Desolder the wires connecting the top panel circuit board from the lens with the soldering iron.

    • Be careful with the soldering iron; it will be hot.

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Conclusion

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

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