Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S90 Flash Replacement

Written By: Jonathan Arns

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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S90 Flash Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

30 minutes

Introduction

This 22 step guide to replace the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S90 flash is considered to be moderately difficult and take on average 30 minutes to complete. To reach the flash, a disassembly of the majority of the camera is required. This includes removing the battery terminal as well as the mother and daughter board which then gives the user the access to unclip the flash. The only tool needed is a J00 screwdriver.

Tools

Step 1

Hold down the "open"button (gray oval with arrow pointing upwards) on the battery port door.
While holding the button downwards, slide the door upwards to unlock and open the door.

Step 2

Pull open the door and allow the batteries to fall out.

Step 3

Remove the 2mm Phillips #00 screw under the battery port door.
Remove the 2mm Phillips #00 screw towards the right of the bottom-side of the camera.

Step 4

Remove the two 2mm Phillips #00 screws (one on each side of the camera).

Step 5

Use an opening tool to unlock the front case from the main body of the camera. Use the tool on the right side and bottom of the camera with the LCD screen facing you.

Step 6

Pull apart the back case from the main body of the camera.

Step 7

Use an opening tool to unlock the front case from the main body of the camera. Use the tool on the top of the camera.

Step 8

Pull apart the front case from the main body of the camera.

Step 9

Release all clips and latches keeping the casing in place using a spudger, opening tool, or screwdriver.

Step 10

Now the casing can be removed after all latches have been undone.

Step 11

Disconnect the ribbon cables on top of the battery terminal using a spudger or screwdriver.

Step 12

Disconnect the remaining ribbon cable on the side of the camera using a spudger or screwdriver.

Step 13

Use a spudger or screwdriver to unhinge the clips. This releases the battery terminal.

Step 14

Once the battery terminal is unclipped, pull this ribbon cable out with a spudger or screwdriver to finish freeing the battery terminal.

Step 15

Now the battery terminal can be separated from the main body of the camera.

Step 16

Disconnect the three pictured ribbon cables using a spudger or screwdriver.

Step 17

Push the clip to the left and lift the motherboard upwards and away from the camera.

Step 18

Disconnect the two ribbon cables using a spudger or screwdriver.

Step 19

Unlatch the clip and lift the motherboard upwards and away from the camera.

Step 20

Release the clips on either side of the connector/ribbon cable using a spudger or screwdriver.

Step 21

Release the two clips next to the flash using a spudger or screwdriver.
Release the clip holding the LED indicator in place using a spudger or screwdriver.
Push the LED indicator upwards from below using a spudger or screwdriver.