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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 Tripod Receptacle Replacement

Introduction

By following 4 easy steps, you will be able to open the camera, locate the tripod receptacle, and replace it.

What you need

  1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 Tripod Receptacle Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 Tripod Receptacle Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove all seven black 4 mm Philips #00 screws holding the front panel into place. Two on each of the sides of the camera and three on the bottom.

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  2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 Tripod Receptacle Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 Tripod Receptacle Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 Tripod Receptacle Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Gently lift the front panel up off the back of the camera prying up around the edges using a plastic opening tool or spudger if necessary.

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  4. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 Tripod Receptacle Replacement, Remove Inner Screw: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 Tripod Receptacle Replacement, Remove Inner Screw: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the one sliver 4mm Philips #00 screw that is holding the receptacle in place near the bottom of the camera.

    • There is one other screw just like this one on the top of the camera near the capture button. That’s not the one you want to remove here

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  5. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 Tripod Receptacle Replacement, Remove Tripod Receptacle: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 Tripod Receptacle Replacement, Remove Tripod Receptacle: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the tripod receptacle by simply lifting it out with your hands or with tweezers if necessary.

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Conclusion

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

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