Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement

Written By: Katharina Anglett
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Lens Assembly Replacement

Difficulty

Very difficult

Steps

19

Time Required

30 minutes - 2 hours

Introduction

This guide will help you to replace the lens assembly on the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W170.

If the camera lens is cracked or otherwise damaged, the solution is to replace the camera lens.

Be careful when removing shattered glass displays, be sure to remove power/disconnect batteries ,and take a look at the ESD-safe tools website before performing this task!

A necessary skill is to be able to use a soldering iron.

Take a look at our troubleshooting page if you need help to remove the battery.

On the Sony website you can find replacement parts for the camera.

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    • Be sure to remove the battery before performing this task.

    • Remove the five 4 mm screws with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • Use an opening pick to pry the LCD panel open.

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    • Gently remove the LCD panel from the rest of the camera.

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    • Remove the three 4 mm screws with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • Gently open the front panel and remove it from the rest of the camera.

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    • Remove the first side panel to the left of the LCD.

    • Remove the 4 mm screw from the other side panel to the right of the LCD with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • Gently, lift the LCD and carefully open the camera to disconnect the LCD ribbon cable from the motherboard.

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    • Gently push the connector through the hole to separate the LCD from the metal casing.

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    • Lift up the black bar on the top flat ribbon cable with tweezers.

    • Gently pull the flat ribbon cable until it disconnects from the lens assembly.

    • Be gentle when dealing with the flat ribbon cable.

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    • Remove the six 4 mm screws from the lens assembly with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • Lift the two flat ribbon cables with tweezers.

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    • Peel back the flash assembly on the back of the lens.

    • Remove the two 4 mm screws with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • Pull out the battery from the side and remove the white tape from the battery assembly with tweezers.

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    • Disconnect the flat ribbon cable that connects the motherboard to the lens assembly with tweezers.

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    • Push out the lens assembly very gently.

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    • Remove the 4 mm screw from the bottom side of the top panel with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the silver 4 mm screw with a Phillips #000 screwdriver from the silver bracket connected to the motherboard.

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    • Pull the top panel off gently.

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    • Desolder the wires connecting the top panel circuit board from the lens with the soldering iron.

    • Be careful with the soldering iron; it will be hot.

    No need to desolder anything. The little board with the light where those 2 little wires go can be easily removed once the plastic on top of it is removed.

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Conclusion

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

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