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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Motherboard Assembly Replacement

Introduction

This guide gives step-by-step instructions on getting to the main internal component of the Cyber-shot DSC-T1 and then specifies how to detach them from the camera.

What you need

  1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Motherboard Assembly 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 Motherboard Assembly 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 Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Disassembling Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Removing Front Cover: step 3, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Disassembling Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Removing Front Cover: step 3, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Motherboard Assembly 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 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Motherboard Assembly 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 Motherboard Assembly Replacement, CCD Sensor Module: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Motherboard Assembly 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 Motherboard Assembly 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 Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Flash Module: step 7, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Flash Module: step 7, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Flash Module: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • This camera houses a very strong capacitor (the black cylinder). Avoid touching anything around the two wires coming out of the top. Doing so will risk serious electric shock.

    • Carefully disengage the internal components from the casing by lifting at the bottom end and giving a gentle tug.

    • The components are still connected to the casing via cables, but they are much more maneuverable.

    • The flash module is shown on the right hand side.

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

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

    • Grasp the flash module by the bottom and remove it.

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  10. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Motherboard Assembly: step 9, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Motherboard Assembly: step 9, 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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  11. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 10, 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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  12. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 11, 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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Conclusion

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

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