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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 View Finder Replacement

Introduction

Is the View Finder not working even after the LCD/Finder button has been pressed? Then the View Finder may need replacing.

What you need

  1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 View Finder Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure the camera is powered off

    • Turn the camera upside down. This is a view of the bottom of the camera.

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  2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 View Finder Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Push battery cover away from the camera.

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  3. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 View Finder Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Push the blue tab that secures the battery. The battery will then spring out.

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  4. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 View Finder Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 View Finder Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the battery.

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  6. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 View Finder Replacement, View Finder: step 5, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 View Finder Replacement, View Finder: step 5, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 View Finder Replacement, View Finder: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Make sure to remove the battery before disassembly to prevent electrocution.

    • Remove the 3 (4 cm) Philips head screws holding the plastic camera housing together. They are located on the back of the camera.

    • Remove the 2 (4 cm) Phillips head screws on the right side of the camera.

    • Turn the camera upside down and remove the remaining 3 (4 cm) Phillips head screws holding the plastic housing together.

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  7. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 View Finder Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 View Finder Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Using a plastic opening tool, separate the plastic camera housing.

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  8. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 View Finder Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the ribbon wire attaching the screen to the camera.

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  9. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 View Finder Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 View Finder Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 1 (2 cm) Phillips head screw

    • Remove the 2 (5 cm) Phillips head screws that mount the View Finder to the camera.

    • Carefully disconnect the ribbon wire that connects the View Finder to the Motherboard.

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  10. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 View Finder Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 View Finder Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pull the plastic View Finder off of the metal mounting bracket.

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  11. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 View Finder Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • The replacement View Finder can now be installed.

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Conclusion

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

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