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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W830 Flash Board Replacement

Introduction

In order to reach the flashboard unit inside the device you have to first remove the front and back panel, the button board and the top cover of the device.

What you need

  1. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W830 Flash Board Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the lock at the bottom of the camera to "Open".

    • The door to the battery pack is spring loaded.

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  2. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W830 Flash Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the blue clip up and away from the battery.

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  3. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W830 Flash Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery.

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  4. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W830 Flash Board Replacement, Front and Back Panel: step 4, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W830 Flash Board Replacement, Front and Back Panel: step 4, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W830 Flash Board Replacement, Front and Back Panel: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the six 3.5mm Phillips #000 screws.

    • Rotate the lock away from the camera.

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    • Pry the device open with the plastic opening tool.

    • There are two clips that help prevent the front panel from separating.

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    • Remove the two plastic spacers between the front and the back panels.

    • The spacers may fall out when removing the panels.

    • Carefully remove the back panel.

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  8. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W830 Flash Board Replacement, Button Board: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W830 Flash Board Replacement, Button Board: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Gently release the button board from the clips.

    • Be careful when lifting the button board; the ribbon cable will still be attached.

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    • Disconnect the no-fuss ribbon cable by gently pulling it out of the button board.

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    • Gently pry the flash board up from its clips.

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  11. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W830 Flash Board Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W830 Flash Board Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pull out the no-fuss ribbon cable from the flash board.

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Conclusion

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

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