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Sony Handycam DCR-HC30 CCD Image Sensor Replacement

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    • To begin, the LCD screen must be removed.

    • Bring the LCD screen to the fully open position.

    • Remove the three 5 MM Phillips #1 screws on the front of the LCD screen.

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    • Flip the camera with the lens facing up.

    • Turn the LCD screen so you can see the 5 MM Phillips #1 screw on the inside; remove the screw.

    • Spin the LCD screen around to get the 5 MM Phillips #1 screw in the same place on the other side.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to gently separate the back of the screen from the unit.

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    • The parts are very small and fragile and can break easily.

    • With the back off, spin the LCD screen back around.

    • Using the plastic opening tool, gently lift up the holder that keeps the ribbon in place.

    • Gently slip the ribbon from its housing.

    • When this step is completed the camera will separate from the LCD screen. From here on you will only be working with the camera itself.

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    • With the LCD screen off the unit it is time to work on the rest of the screws.

    • Face the camera with the viewfinder towards you.

    • Remove the five 5 MM Phillips #1 screws circled here.

    • Flip the camera where the bottom faces toward you.

    • Remove the four circled 5 MM Phillips #1 screws.

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    • Looking downward on the camera pull the viewfinder to its fully extended position.

    • Slip the plastic covering off the top of the unit.

    • Remove the two 10 MM Phillips #1 screws that were under the covering.

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    • Remove the last 5 MM Phillips #1 screw that is somewhat hidden in the resting place of the LCD screen.

    • For the next step make sure to be careful so as to not break any of the clips that hold the camera's two halves together.

    • With the bottom of the camera facing you grasp each half of the camera and gently pull the halves apart.

    • There will be some slight popping sounds as the clips release.

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    • Face the camera with the strap toward you and remove the two 5 MM Phillips #1 screws indicated here.

    • Firmly grasp the silver part of the camera below the lens and pull away.

    • Be careful not to pull the ribbon from its housing.

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    • Flip the camera on its side with the strap facing down and lay the other half as shown in the photo.

    • Using the plastic opening tool remove the ribbon from its housing.

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    • Face the lens of the camera toward you.

    • Gently remove the two ribbons that are keeping the other half linked to the camera.

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    • Pull back the viewfinder piece to expose the screws holding the lens in place.

    • Remove the four indicated 5 MM Phillips #1 screws.

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    • Be very careful when handling the lens. DO NOT touch the glass aperture or wiggle the piece too much because it can cause display issues after the unit is fixed.

    • While gently holding the lens piece, remove the 5 MM Phillips #1 screw.

    • Slip the aluminum arm off of the lens piece.

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    • Remove the two 6 MM Phillips #1 screws holding the CCD image sensor in place.

    • Remove the CCD image sensor.

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

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