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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you the steps to remove and replace the lens of the camera

What you need

  1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, Button board: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, Button board: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Place the device so bottom of the camera is facing up .

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

    • Insert the spudger where arrow marks to gently remove the lower panel.

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  2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the marked screw on the side of the camera with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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  3. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the marked screw with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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  4. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Orient the device so the lens is facing down.

    • Remove the two black M1.4 X 3.5 Phillips head screws using Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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  6. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Orient the device so the lens is facing down.

    • Remove the black M1.4 X 3.5 Phillips head screw.

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  7. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, Side cover: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic opening tool with a prying motion to remove the side cover of the camera.

    • The cover should come off easily but you might hear light snapping or popping.

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  8. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, LCD: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, LCD: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the small screw under the multi/USB cover.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to remove the button board.

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  9. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the control board data cable with care. Permanent damage may occur to the control board if tools are used to disconnect the data cable. Use your fingers only.

    • Disconnect the control board data cable by wiggling carefully with your fingertips. Set the control board to the side once it is disconnected.

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  10. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • LCD screen is very fragile. Handle with care. Do not use tools to remove the screen.

    • Lift the metal plate and LCD screen simultaneously until it is perpendicular to the camera.

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  11. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, Motherboard: step 10, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, Motherboard: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • LCD screen is very fragile. Handle with care. Do not use tools to remove the screen.

    • Remove the ribbon cable connecting LCD display to camera sensor and battery housing.

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  12. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure all ribbon cables are unplugged and remove the motherboard.

    • Ribbon wires can be easily damaged.

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  13. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, Lens: step 12, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, Lens: step 12, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, Lens: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • Press on the lens with your finger.

    • Gently pull the lens container out of the camera.

    • Make sure all ribbon wires are unplugged.

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Conclusion

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

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5 Comments

Aside from a few missed screws, very nicely done. And I suspect that if one didn’t realize the need to remove those screws, sh/e probably shouldn’t be attempting the job in the first place. :) (I noted the comments after completing lens removal.)

Leon - Reply

Can you comment where/specifically the missing screws that were not listed can be found? Any other guides out there that are more comprehensive?

Eric C -

Under multi cover

Dufour - Reply

First at step 7

Dufour -

At step 8 remove two 2mm screws both lower sides of LCD

Dufour - Reply

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