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Sony NEX-7 LCD Assembly Replacement

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    1. Sony NEX-7 LCD Assembly Replacement, LCD Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two 3/32" #00 screws located next to the viewfinder using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    2. Sony NEX-7 LCD Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two screws from the right side of the camera below the D ring:

      • The 5/32" upper screw

      • The 3/32" lower screw

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    3. Sony NEX-7 LCD Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove two more 3/32" #00 screws from the bottom of the camera using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    4. Sony NEX-7 LCD Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Remove two more 3/32" #00 screws from the metal bracket on the left side of the camera using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    5. Sony NEX-7 LCD Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
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      • Unplug the orange ribbon cable on the top right of the camera next to the metal bracket by applying tweezers to the tabs on either side of the plug.

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    6. Sony NEX-7 LCD Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Before pulling off the assembly, fold the rightmost tab of the flexible circuit board away from the metal bracket.

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    7. Sony NEX-7 LCD Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sony NEX-7 LCD Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • The LCD assembly is attached with a concealed ribbon cable, so be gentle when you remove it.

      • The D ring brackets on either side are not attached, only held in mechanically. Once the LCD assembly starts to come out, they will detach.

      • Pull on the D rings on either side of the camera to start removing the assembly.

      • Once the brackets are cleared from black shell, take them off and set them aside.

      • Continue to remove the screen assembly.

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    8. Sony NEX-7 LCD Assembly Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • With the camera face down, move the assembly away from you to get a clear view of the wide ribbon cable.

      • Unplug the cable by applying tweezers to the tabs on either side of the plug.

      • Set the LCD assembly aside.

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Conclusion

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

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