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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement

Introduction

Taking out the LCD is one of the more difficult things to do on your Cyber-shot. Because the LCD is located at the back of the camera you will have to take apart the entire camera just to reach it.

What you need

  1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the battery door at the bottom of the camera.

    • Press down on the door and slide it back. The door will pop open.

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  2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery from the door that you opened in the previous step.

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  3. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement, Disassembling Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Removing Front Cover: step 3, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement, Disassembling Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Removing Front Cover: step 3, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement, Disassembling Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Removing Front Cover: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • There are two screws on the left and right sides of the camera, and two screws on the bottom.

    • Use a PH00 screwdriver and remove the six 2.9mm screws.

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  4. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use hands to gently pry the front casing away from the camera.

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  6. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement, CCD Sensor Module: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement, CCD Sensor Module: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the tab on the ZIF connector securing the motherboard ribbon cable.

    • The second picture shows what these tabs look like in their open positions.

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  7. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Grasp the CCD Sensor Module and remove it.

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  8. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement, Motherboard Assembly: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement, Motherboard Assembly: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use tweezers to slide the white piece on the back of the back cover to the right.

    • This will dislodge the white piece, allowing you to remove it from the back cover.

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  9. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the tab on the ZIF connector securing the motherboard ribbon cable.

    • Remove the ribbon cables from these two ZIF connectors.

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  10. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the motherboard assembly up and rotate it so you can easily see where the internals connect to the back cover.

    • Remove the ZIF connectors from the clamp on the left end of the top piece.

    • The motherboard assembly is now separated from the back cover.

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  11. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement, LCD: step 10, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement, LCD: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Use a PH00 screwdriver to remove the 2.9 mm phillips screw on the upper left side of the case.

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  12. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the back frame from the LCD assembly.

    • Turn the LCD assembly over and gently pull the top bar off (which has the shutter and power buttons).

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  13. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 LCD Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the tape off that holds the LCD to the assembly.

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Conclusion

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

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