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Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the motherboard on the Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 camera.

What you need

  1. Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Open the battery cover by sliding it towards you.

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  2. Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Push the purple latch with your thumb to unlock the battery.

    • Pull the battery out.

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  3. Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement, Front/Back Panels: step 3, image 1 of 3 Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement, Front/Back Panels: step 3, image 2 of 3 Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement, Front/Back Panels: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the eight Phillips #000 screws.

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  4. Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single Phillips #000 screw found next to the battery latch.

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  6. Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the middle panel on the side of the device.

    • Slowly pry the camera apart at its seem.

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  7. Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement, Lens: step 6, image 1 of 3 Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement, Lens: step 6, image 2 of 3 Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement, Lens: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect all ribbon cables by using the flat end of a spudger to lift up the black tabs on the ZIF connectors.

    • Once disconnected, use your fingers to lift lens out of the frame.

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  8. Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement, LCD Screen: step 7, image 1 of 3 Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement, LCD Screen: step 7, image 2 of 3 Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement, LCD Screen: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the power button board up off of the daughterboard.

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  9. Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single Phillips #000 screw.

    • Use your hands to remove the blue daughterboard.

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  10. Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the camera around.

    • Remove the black and orange ribbon cables.

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  11. Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two remaining ribbon cables.

    • Pull the motherboard from the camera.

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Conclusion

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

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