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Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Eyepiece Replacement

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If something is wrong with the manual eyepiece, use this guide to remove the eyepiece. These problems may include a scratch on the lens or a problem with the extension mechanism.

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    • Remove the battery by pushing the latch towards the body of the camera. Push the battery down and pull it out.

    • Remove the six black 4 mm Phillips #00 screws from the bottom panel of the camera.

    • Pull off the bottom panel. It may be difficult, but tugging on it shouldn't cause harm to yourself or the device.

    • Be sure to un-velcro the handle strap.

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    • Remove the 3 mm Phillips #00 screw from the bottom of the camera.

    • Remove the 4 mm Phillips #00 screw from the right panel.

    • Pull the right panel off. Again, it might be difficult, but pulling hard shouldn't harm you or the camera.

    • You may have to use the opening tool to remove this panel.

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    • Remove the two 4 mm Phillips #00 screws from the top right corner of the camera.

    • Remove the 4 mm Phillips #00 screw from in front of the flash mount.

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    • Remove the 3 mm Phillips #00 screw from below the right side of the battery slot.

    • Remove the black 5 mm Phillips #00 screw from the top of the battery slot.

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    • Remove the three 4 mm Phillips #00 screws from the left panel underneath the display screen.

    • You’ll need to extend the eyepiece by pulling it out from the body of the camera.

    • Pull the top panel off of the device with the iFixit opening tool.

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    • Remove the top and bottom 4 mm Phillips #00 screws from the display screen hinge.

    • Use the iFixit opening tool to remove the screen hinge.

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    • Remove the 3 mm Phillips #00 screw from between the eyepiece and the panel directly to the right of the battery slot.

    • Angle the eyepiece up to reach the screw with the screwdriver.

    • Take the panel directly to the right of the battery slot off of the camera.

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    • Remove the 4 mm Phillips #00 screw above and to the right of the battery slot.

    • Pry the left panel out at an angle by pushing the plastic slat between the battery slot and the eyepiece.

    • Wiggle the left panel and pull it out gently.

    • The left panel can be hard to remove so make sure to apply a good amount of force, but be cautious to not harm yourself or the device.

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    • Remove the two 3 mm Phillips screws directly in front of the zoom button.

    • Slide the blue copper PCB out of the connector.

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    • Unclip the black plastic piece from behind the record button in order to remove the photo, record, and zoom buttons.

    • Use the black nylon spudger to remove the record button.

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    • Remove the two 3 mm Phillips #00 screws in front of the two screws you removed in the previous step.

    • Remove the 3 mm Phillips #00 screw to the right of the eyepiece.

    • Remove the 4 mm Phillips #00 screw to the left of the eyepiece.

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    • Pull up on the copper PCB wire attaching the eyepiece to the body of the camera.

    • Copper PCB wire breaks very easily, use extreme caution when removing it. Be sure not to bend or twist the PCB wire.

    • Remove the eyepiece from the body of the camera.

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

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