Sony Alpha NEX-5N E-mount Replacement

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The E-mount, the interface between a camera body and a lens, can be easily replaced when it's time to change a dented or non-functioning E-mount. E-mount is also referred to as a lens mount when the camera it is attached to has an interchangeable lens.

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While completing this guide, do not touch the image sensor (the center rectangle encircled by the lens mount).
Unscrew the 4 silver 1.2 mm Phillips #000 screws along the front outer lens mount.
Applying extra force to unscrew these 4 screws may be necessary.
Detach the outer lens mount ring.

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Pay attention to the positioning and order of the spacing rings for reassembly.
Using your fingers, pull out the first black spacer ring.
Repeat the previous step for the second silver spacer ring.

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Unscrew the 2 silver 1.2 mm Phillips #000 screws on opposing sides in the lens ring area.
Using your fingers, easily pull off lens housing. This will complete the removal of the E-mount.
The lens release button and the small spring underneath will be loose.