Sony Alpha NEX-5N Lens Release Button Replacement

Last updated on January 3, 2021

20 - 25 minutes

Easy

Introduction

The lens release button is a component of the camera body, and is used to release the lens from the camera body. This button can become stuck, stopping one from removing or switching lenses.

What you need

Tools

Phillips #000 Screwdriver

Step 1 E-mount

Sony Alpha NEX-5N Lens Release Button Replacement, E-mount: step 1, image 1 of 2

Sony Alpha NEX-5N Lens Release Button Replacement, E-mount: step 1, image 2 of 2

While completing this guide, do not touch the image sensor (the center rectangle encircled by the lens mount).
Unscrew the 4 silver 1.2 mm Phillips #000 screws along the front outer lens mount.
Applying extra force to unscrew these 4 screws may be necessary.
Detach the outer lens mount ring.

Edit

Step 2

Pay attention to the positioning and order of the spacing rings for reassembly.
Using your fingers, pull out the first black spacer ring.
Repeat the previous step for the second silver spacer ring.

Edit

Step 3

Sony Alpha NEX-5N Lens Release Button Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

Unscrew the 2 silver 1.2 mm Phillips #000 screws on opposing sides in the lens ring area.
Using your fingers, easily pull off lens housing. This will complete the removal of the E-mount.
The lens release button and the small spring underneath will be loose.