Skip to main content

Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement

What you need

  1. Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement, Speaker: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement, Speaker: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Remove battery before working on device.

    • Undo hand strap.

    • Get iFixit screwdriver and a JIOS Philips head bit.

  2. Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Place device on left side with lens facing right.

    • Using the screwdriver, unscrew the left middle screw.

    • Open the "DC IN" tab.

    • Second screw is revealed.

    • Unscrew this screw.

  3. Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Turn device onto it's top with the lens facing right.

    • Unscrew the top left and top right screws.

    • Right side casing is now free.

  4. Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the right side casing by pulling away.

    • HDD is now revealed.

  5. Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Using your fingers, lift the HDD by it's right end, pivoting on it's left end.

    • HDD ribbon wire is now exposed.

  6. Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Using your fingers, pull the ribbon wire out of it's socket.

    • HDD is now free from device.

    • Set HDD aside

  7. Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Using your fingers, remove the A/V tab.

  8. Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • On the bottom of the device, unscrew the right and middle bottom 3mm Philips screws.

    • Remove panel.

  9. Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Using the screwdriver, unscrew the top two black 3mm Philips screws.

    • Lift out the grey tray, being careful when feeding the large ribbon wire though the slot.

  10. Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Using the black pointed spudger, carefully pop op the latch on the large ribbon wire's port.

    • Set large ribbon wire aside.

  11. Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3
    • Using the blunt tweezers, unplug the red and black wires.

    • Using the blunt tweezers, unplug the small ribbon wire.

  12. Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the top 3 3mm Philips screws from right to left.

  13. Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • On the back of the device, unscrew the top 3mm Philips screw.

  14. Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2
    • On the left side of the device, unscrew the top 2 3mm Philips screws.

    • The top of the device is now free.

  15. Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the top of the device by lifting it upwards.

    • Be careful of the wires becoming snagged on the frame.

  16. Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 3 Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 3 Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 16, image 3 of 3
    • With the top of the device in hand, remove the 4 visible 3mm Philips screws.

    • Remove the frame by lifting away.

  17. Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 Speaker Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2
    • The speaker is the object on the right with a ribbon wire connecting to it.

    • Remove the broken speaker with your fingers.

    • Replace with new speaker.

Conclusion

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

0 Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 0

Past 7 Days: 0

Past 30 Days: 3

All Time: 291