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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 Camera Flash Replacement

Introduction

This is a step-by-step guide to disassembling and replacing the flash in the Sony Cyber-shot camera.

What you need

  1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 Camera Flash Replacement, Front Casing: step 1, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 Camera Flash Replacement, Front Casing: step 1, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 Camera Flash Replacement, Front Casing: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • First locate the appropriate screws for detachment.

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  2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 Camera Flash Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the five screws shown using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver.

    • It is important to put the small screws in a safe location in order to reassemble the casing.

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  4. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 Camera Flash Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using a spudger, carefully pry open the front casing.

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  5. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 Camera Flash Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 Camera Flash Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully separate the front casing from the camera body.

    • CAUTION: Be careful not to break the wire connecting the front casing and the camera.

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  6. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 Camera Flash Replacement, Camera Flash: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 Camera Flash Replacement, Camera Flash: step 5, image 2 of 2
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    • Using tweezers, gently pull the ribbon trace out of its housing found on the left side of the flash.

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  7. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 Camera Flash Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 Camera Flash Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 Camera Flash Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Using a spudger, pry the small latch between the lens and the flash open to release the flash.

    • Pull the flash away from the camera.

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Conclusion

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

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