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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Motherboard Replacement

What you need

  1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Motherboard Replacement, Button board: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Place the device so bottom of the camera is facing up .

    • Remove the five black M1.4 X 3.5 Phillips head screws with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

  2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the marked black M1.4 X 3.5 Phillips head screws on the side of the camera with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

  3. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the marked screw with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

  4. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Use the plastic opening tool to remove the button board.

  5. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Motherboard Replacement: step 5, 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.

  6. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Motherboard 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.

  7. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Motherboard Replacement, LCD: step 7, 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.

  8. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Orient the device so the lens is facing down.

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

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

  10. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 10, 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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