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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement

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  1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the battery cover in the direction the arrow points.

    • Pull the battery cover towards you.

  2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Flick the blue switch for the battery to pop out.

    • Remove the battery from the camera.

  3. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement, Back Case: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement, Back Case: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Using the Phillips #00 Screwdriver, remove the two screws from the caution panel.

    • Remove that panel.

    • Careful for falling pieces.

  4. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the screw with a Phillips #00 screwdriver from the right side of the camera (with '3x optical zoom' engraved on the side panel).

    • Remove that panel.

  5. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the screw using the Phillips #00 screwdriver from the bottom of the camera, closest to the back cover.

  6. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Gently remove the back cover.

    • It may be a bit stiff, so use some force to remove it. Proceed with caution.

  7. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement, Front Case: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the screw using a Phillips #00 screwdriver on the left side (where the "3x optical zoom" panel use to be).

  8. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the small screw using a Phillips #00 screwdriver on the bottom of the camera attached to the front cover.

    • Gently remove the front cover.

    • Put a little force to pop off the case. Proceed with caution.

  9. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement, Lens: step 9, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement, Lens: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Flip the black secure locks off. Tweezers may be necessary.

    • Detach the two orange cables.

  10. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Gently pull the lens container out of the camera.

  11. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement, Motherboard - First Half: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the black screw using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver on the motherboard.

  12. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two orange cables on the top of the motherboard with tweezers.

    • Lift the motherboard out of its slot.

  13. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • For the AV port, detach the bottom orange cable.

    • For the LCD screen, detach the top orange cable on the right side of the motherboard.

    • For the motherboard, detach all the orange cables.

    • Careful not to damage the red, white, and black wires when lifting the board.

  14. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement, LCD Screen: step 14, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement, LCD Screen: step 14, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement, LCD Screen: step 14, image 3 of 3
    • Verify the orange cables from the motherboard are removed from the LCD screen.

    • Lift the LCD screen off the hinge.

  15. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 15, image 3 of 3
    • Verify that the LCD screen is attached to the chip on the back on the camera.

    • Remove the dial from the back of the camera. It pops right off very easily.

    • Remove the screw using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver from the camera.

  16. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the orange cable that is attached between the top of the camera and the chip. It should slide straight out with a little bit of force.

    • Remove the chip and the LCD screen now from the camera.

    • The chip may need a slight upward tug with a fingernail or tweezer.

  17. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement, Flash Assembly: step 17, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement, Flash Assembly: step 17, image 2 of 2
    • Verify that the orange cables from the top piece are removed from the motherboard.

    • Remove the screw using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver on the upper part of the back side.

    • Pull the top off slowly and with caution. It is still slightly attached and may need a little force.

  18. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Flash Assembly Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 2
    • Slowly twist out the flash assembly.

    • It is attached to the hinge so a little force is necessary.

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