Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 Shutter Button Replacement

Introducción

Though a malfunctioning shutter button is not common, it is believed that this guide would provide a means of extending the useful life of some Sony DSC-HX80 cameras, by providing a guide to allow for a replacement of the part rather than the entire camera.

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Paso 1 Shutter Button

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Before disassembling any part of the camera, turn off the power by pressing down on the ON/OFF button. The ON/OFF button is located on top of the camera.

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Paso 2

Open the compartment located at the bottom of the camera. Slide the LOCK/OPEN switch to the OPEN side. Locate the small blue tab on the side. Pull it in the direction away from battery. Remove the battery and set it aside.

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Paso 3

Use the PH000 head screwdriver to take screws out. Begin unscrewing from the bottom of camera.
At the end of this step there will be a total of five black 0.4 mm Phillips screws. Place them on a magnetic mat or a plastic bag.

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Paso 4

Leave the screws holding the LCD screen in place!

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Paso 5

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Keep working alongside each side of the camera until all screws are addressed.
In addition to the five screws from the bottom, a total of three more 0.4 mm black Phillips screws are located as indicated in the photo. Place them on the magnetic mat or plastic bag.

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Paso 6

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Flip the LCD screen upwards. Use the PH000 Phillips head screwdriver to remove screws located under the LCD screen.
For this step there will be an additional three 0.3 mm black Phillips screws. Place them on magnetic mat or plastic bag.

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Paso 7

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Use the plastic opening tools included in the iFixit tool kit first. If the shell/parts do not detach from each other, use metal spudgers as a last resort to loosen/separate the plastic shell of the camera. Keep in mind that there may be more screws holding parts together. Work delicately and separate sides evenly.

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Paso 8

After loosening the plastic edges of the camera, gently pull the LCD screen upwards.

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Paso 9

Locate the two 0.3 mm silver screws that hold the face of the screen in place. Use the PH000 Phillips head screwdriver to remove screws.
Place the two 0.3 mm screws on magnetic mat or plastic bag.

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Paso 10

Use metal spudger to detach the face of the screen off the rest of the camera. Be extremely careful as there is a thin golden film/plastic ribbon holding the face of the screen to the rest of the camera.

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Paso 11

After separating the face of the screen, look for the screws located on the circuit board. These screws are what allow the thin golden film/plastic ribbon to connect the top part to the rest of the camera. Remove the 0.4 mm circuit board screws by using the PH000 Phillips head screwdriver.
Place the two screws on magnetic mat or plastic bag.

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Paso 12

Gently pull the circuit board off the top piece. The top piece, which has the shutter button attached, will then be detached from the rest of the camera.

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