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Sony NEX-7 Lens Mount Replacement

Introduction

Removing the lens mount is a quick process that is fully outlined by this guide.

What you need

  1. Sony NEX-7 Lens Mount Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony NEX-7 Lens Mount Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • We need to turn off the camera because we are removing components that could get damaged if the power is still on.

    • If the camera is on, rotate the power switch on top of the camera counterclockwise to turn the camera off.

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  2. Sony NEX-7 Lens Mount Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the camera over such that the power switch points down.

    • Slide the switch on the bottom of the camera grip towards the lens to open the battery door.

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  3. Sony NEX-7 Lens Mount Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • With the battery door open, push the blue lever in the battery compartment to release the battery.

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  5. Sony NEX-7 Lens Mount Replacement, SD card: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • To the left of the battery compartment, the SD card needs to be pushed down slightly with your fingers, which will cause the card to eject.

    • Pull the card out with your fingers.

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  6. Sony NEX-7 Lens Mount Replacement, Lens: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony NEX-7 Lens Mount Replacement, Lens: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • First, turn the camera upside down.

    • Press the button located next to silver lens mount and rotate the lens counterclockwise.

    • Pull the lens away from the camera body.

    • After removing the lens, replace the lens or attach the body cap as soon as possible to prevent damage to the shutter.

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  7. Sony NEX-7 Lens Mount Replacement, Lens Mount: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • With the front of the camera facing you, remove the four silver #00 Phillips screws from the metal lens mount.

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  8. Sony NEX-7 Lens Mount Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove these three layers from the lens mount with your finger or by turning the camera face down.

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  9. Sony NEX-7 Lens Mount Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two newly visible #00 screws within the metal ring.

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  10. Sony NEX-7 Lens Mount Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the final metal ring from the mount.

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Conclusion

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

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