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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement

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This guide will show you the steps to remove and replace the lens of the camera

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  1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, Button board: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, Button board: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Place the device so bottom of the camera is facing up .

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

    • Insert the spudger where arrow marks to gently remove the lower panel.

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    • Remove the marked screw on the side of the camera with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the marked screw with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • Orient the device so the lens is facing down.

    • Remove the two black M1.4 X 3.5 Phillips head screws using Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • Orient the device so the lens is facing down.

    • Remove the black M1.4 X 3.5 Phillips head screw.

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  7. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, Side cover: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Use the plastic opening tool with a prying motion to remove the side cover of the camera.

    • The cover should come off easily but you might hear light snapping or popping.

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  8. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, LCD: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, LCD: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the small screw under the multi/USB cover.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to remove the button board.

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    • Disconnect the control board data cable with care. Permanent damage may occur to the control board if tools are used to disconnect the data cable. Use your fingers only.

    • Disconnect the control board data cable by wiggling carefully with your fingertips. Set the control board to the side once it is disconnected.

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    • LCD screen is very fragile. Handle with care. Do not use tools to remove the screen.

    • Lift the metal plate and LCD screen simultaneously until it is perpendicular to the camera.

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  11. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, Motherboard: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, Motherboard: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • LCD screen is very fragile. Handle with care. Do not use tools to remove the screen.

    • Remove the ribbon cable connecting LCD display to camera sensor and battery housing.

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    • Make sure all ribbon cables are unplugged and remove the motherboard.

    • Ribbon wires can be easily damaged.

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  13. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, Lens: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, Lens: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Lens Replacement, Lens: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Press on the lens with your finger.

    • Gently pull the lens container out of the camera.

    • Make sure all ribbon wires are unplugged.

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

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Aside from a few missed screws, very nicely done. And I suspect that if one didn’t realize the need to remove those screws, sh/e probably shouldn’t be attempting the job in the first place. :) (I noted the comments after completing lens removal.)

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Can you comment where/specifically the missing screws that were not listed can be found? Any other guides out there that are more comprehensive?

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Under multi cover

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First at step 7

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At step 8 remove two 2mm screws both lower sides of LCD

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