Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 LCD Screen Replacement

Written By: Brent Clavin
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 LCD Screen Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

21

Time Required

15 - 20 minutes

Introduction

This guide will instruct you on how to replace a defective LCD screen in the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150. To successfully remove the screen a screwdriver is used to remove a screw, a spudger, and tweezers to remove electrical ribbons.

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    • The screws from the camera are extremely small, so it is a good idea to have a small container to hold all the screws as you remove them.

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    • Take your screwdriver and remove the four silver bottom screws of the camera.

    • The picture shows the lens facing away from you and the LCD facing you.

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    • On the right side of the camera, remove the two silver screws using the screwdriver.

    • The picture shows the lens facing away from you and the LCD screen facing you.

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    • On the left side of the camera, remove the two silver screws using the screwdriver.

    • The picture shows the lens facing away from you and the LCD screen facing you.

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    • Gently detach the back cover by holding onto both sides of the camera and pulling them apart.

    Steps 5 and 6 could be combined.

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    • After detaching the back cover, carefully pull it off.

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    • The back cover should now be separated from the camera.

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    • Keep track of the small screws that you remove.

    • Opening, removing, and/or replacing the front casing may void your manufacturer's warranty.

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    • Remove the two screws at the top of the camera casing.

    There was no screw in the left hand location shown, when disassembling my camera for the first time.

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    • After removing the screws, gently pop open the plastic piece, as shown by firmly pulling it with your fingers.

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    • After popping open the plastic piece, there is a screw that needs to be removed.

    • Remove the screw connecting the front casing to the electrical components.

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    • On the casing on the opposite side of the camera, gently loosen and remove the casing by firmly pulling with your fingers.

    • Be cautious not to break the fragile pieces or scratch the LCD screen.

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    • Remove the two screws connecting the front casing to the electrical components using a screwdriver.

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    • Gently loosen the front casing by gently using your fingers to pull it apart.

    • Be cautious not to scratch any of the exposed electrical components.

    Steps 14 and 15 could be combined.

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    • Fully remove the front casing from the camera and set it aside.

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    • The last screw is in the bottom left corner of the camera's right side.

    • Using a screwdriver, remove the last screw holding the LCD/control panel to the rest of the camera on the right-hand side.

    • It is crucial for reassembly to track which screws were removed from which holes.

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    • At this point, all screws on the left and right sides of the camera should be removed.

    • Paying careful attention to the right side's electrical wiring, gently pull the left side of the LCD plate away from the rest of the camera.

    • DO NOT detach the electrical wiring connecting the right side of the LCD and the camera.

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    • This picture is used to identify the action required to release the electrical ribbons, but not the proper location for this step.

    • This step applies to the larger electrical ribbon connecting the LCD screen and circuit board.

    • Using a spudger, wedge the flat-tipped end between the black bar and the circuit board.

    • Carefully lift the black bar into the vertical position.

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    • After raising the black bar, the electrical ribbon should be free from its port.

    • Use tweezers to carefully pull the larger electrical ribbon from its circuit board port.

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    • The smaller electrical ribbon, to the left of the larger ribbon, does not have a black bar securing it in place.

    • Use tweezers to pull the smaller electrical ribbon carefully from its circuit board port.

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    • Desolder the small electrical ribbon that connects the control panel to the LCD screen.

    • Now the LCD/control panel is completely removed from the part and ready to be replaced.

Conclusion

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

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