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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Lens Zoom Unit Replacement

Introduction

How to replace the lens zoom unit of a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510.

What you need

  1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Lens Zoom Unit Replacement, LCD Screen: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 on the magnetic project mat. This will help keep the small screws organized.

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    • Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the outside screws from the frame of the camera.

    • There are five screws on the bottom of the camera and two on the side.

    • If the screws are stripped, visit the Removing a Stripped Screw Guide.

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    • Pry open the screen frame using a plastic opening tool.

    • It may be necessary to start by prying at one end of the screen and moving around the edge of the screen frame, until it pops out.

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    • Using the screw driver, unscrew the one screw on the control panel board.

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  6. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Lens Zoom Unit Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently unplug the control panel from the motherboard outlet.

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    • Using your hands, pry open the LCD screen from the metal board.

    • Gently unplug the LCD screen from the motherboard.

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    • Remove the screws from the metal board using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Pop apart the metal board using the plastic opening tool.

    • Peel apart the black tape from the flash bulb.

    • Avoid touching the bulb as it will burn or shock if touched.

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    • Pry open the remaining covers of the camera using the plastic opening tool.

    • Some parts may fall out during this process.

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  10. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Lens Zoom Unit Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the one screw from the motherboard.

    • Disconnect the two links from the camera unit to the motherboard.

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  11. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Lens Zoom Unit Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Pop out the lens zoom unit from the frame by using either your thumb or an opening tool.

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Conclusion

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

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