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Disassembling Sony Handycam DCR-DVD103 Outer Cover

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  1. Disassembling Sony Handycam DCR-DVD103 Outer Cover, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Images do not show the camera's battery.

    • On the back of the camera beneath the viewfinder, locate the battery pack.

    • Press the small button.

    • Slide the switch forward.

  2. Disassembling Sony Handycam DCR-DVD103 Outer Cover: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the battery from the camera.

    • To reinsert the battery, slide the battery into the camera.

  3. Disassembling Sony Handycam DCR-DVD103 Outer Cover, Outer Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • First you must remove the six 4.5mm screws from the bottom of the Sony Handycam that are marked with small circles.

    • Note: You will use the #00 Philips Screwdriver for this part and in all subsequent slides.

    • Note: Most screws that are meant to be removed are marked with arrows on the camera itself.

  4. Disassembling Sony Handycam DCR-DVD103 Outer Cover: step 4, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Sony Handycam DCR-DVD103 Outer Cover: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove three 4.5mm screws from underneath the battery. Again they are marked by small arrows.

    • Then remove one 2.9mm screw from the right corner.

    • Finally, remove two 4.5mm screws from the battery right wall.

    • Note: The battery has been removed for these steps.

  5. Disassembling Sony Handycam DCR-DVD103 Outer Cover: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Next, remove one 4.5mm screw from underneath the output flap on the front of the camera right below the lens.

  6. Disassembling Sony Handycam DCR-DVD103 Outer Cover: step 6, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Sony Handycam DCR-DVD103 Outer Cover: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Now you must remove the two 4.5mm screws from the top of the camera that are pointed out with red circles.

    • Then remove the one 4.5 mm screw from the disk side of the camera located next to the lens. This screw is pointed out with a yellow circle.

  7. Disassembling Sony Handycam DCR-DVD103 Outer Cover: step 7, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Sony Handycam DCR-DVD103 Outer Cover: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Now you must extend the gray viewfinder so the black, plastic casing will have room to come off.

    • Then gently remove the black plastic casing from the top of the camera. Use caution because the plastic pieces are fragile and tend to break easily.

  8. Disassembling Sony Handycam DCR-DVD103 Outer Cover: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Now you must remove two 2.9mm screws from under the black plastic casing that was mentioned in the previous step.They are pointed out with red circles in the slide.

  9. Disassembling Sony Handycam DCR-DVD103 Outer Cover: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Caution: Next carefully pull off the outer silver case along with screen.

    • Note: The copper wire strip still connecting the cover to the body of the camera must be removed. It is pointed out with a red square in the slide.

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