Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Microphone Replacement

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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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• Pry up the plastic frame around the camera’s microphone.
• Be careful with the thin plastic frame as it might break. If it does break, it shouldn't affect the camera's performance.
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• Pull back clips to release microphone.
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• Desolder the three connections on the bottom of the microphone. Refer to the soldering guide linked here.
• Remove the two 3 mm Phillips #00 screws to release the microphone mount.
• Removing the microphone mount is not required to replace the microphone.
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