Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 Lens Replacement

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Last updated on March 7, 2025

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If your camera Lens is not moving, damaged, or producing blurry images, use this guide to safely remove and replace the camera lens of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570.

This version of the camera is an upgraded version of the DSC-W350.

Before starting the replacement process, use compressed air to clean out any dirt and remove your SD card to clean that compartment as well.

An alternative solution may be to press and hold the shutter button down, and at the same time press the power-on button. If the lens still will not open, retract or extend, reset your device and follow the instructions carefully to ensure a successful replacement and restore your camera's functionality.

What you need

Tools

Step 1 Case Cover

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 Lens Replacement, Case Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

Begin by facing the camera bottom side up to reveal the two 2.93 mm long screws
Remove these two screws using a Philips #00 screwdriver
Make sure the battery compartment door is in lock position.

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Step 2

Turn the camera sideways on its left side making sure the two 2.93 mm long screws are facing upwards
Remove the two 2.93 mm long screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver
Keep all screws on stable surface to not loose them

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Step 3

Turn the camera on its right side making sure it is facing upwards
Remove the last two 2.93 mm long screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver

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Step 4

Face the device with the camera lens facing upwards
Now that all the screws are unscrewed, the plastic opening tool will be used to remove the front cover.
Gently pry off each corner of the cover to remove it
Once all corners are pried off, gently lift off the cover and place it on the side

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Step 5

Flip the device, making sure the screen is facing upwards
The back case should now be visible and ready to remove
Use the plastic opening tool to gently pry all along the corners and sides of the camera.
Gently lift off the entire back cover and place it on the side

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Step 6 LCD Screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 Lens Replacement, LCD Screen: step 6, image 1 of 1

Taking off the previous cover will reveal the two cables connecting the LCD screen to the motherboard below the screen.

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Step 7

Remove the LCD screen from the side opposite the battery terminals.
Watch carefully for the two cords mentioned in the previous step. These will still be connected.
The side will flip up as shown in the next step.

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Step 8

Pull these two cords straight back to disconnect them from the respective housings.
Caution: The housing does not need to be moved or adjusted in any way. DO NOT pull the cords at an angle, it can destroy the cords and the housing. Pull Straight Back!

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Step 9

This is what the camera should look like after 2 cords and the screen have been removed.
The lens cord is being held to the side for a clearer view.

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Step 10 Lens

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 Lens Replacement, Lens: step 10, image 1 of 2

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 Lens Replacement, Lens: step 10, image 2 of 2

Tool used on this step:

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After camera is disassembled the capacitor will need to be removed. Use tweezers to gently pull away the ribbon from the connector.

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Step 11

With the camera lying face down, separate the tape that connects the rest of the lens using tweezers.
Gently remove the lens display using your fingers out of the camera body.
Take caution not to damage any of the ribbon cables that might still be attached.
The lens assembly is now removed from the camera body and is able to be replaced if necessary.