Difficulty
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Steps
14
Time Required
30 minutes - 1 hour
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- Motherboard
- 14 steps
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Introduction
We have not found an inexpensive supplier for this part. It may be cheaper to purchase a used or broken SLT-A55V for parts.
What you need
Step 1
Motherboard
- Start by removing the focusing knob on the back of the camera.
Start by removing the focusing knob on the back of the camera.
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Step 2
- Remove all the screws on the bottom of the camera. There are two screws that can not be directly seen in this photo. These screws are shown in blue. One screw is hidden by the battery cap and the other is hidden by the battery recess.
Remove all the screws on the bottom of the camera. There are two screws that can not be directly seen in this photo. These screws are shown in blue. One screw is hidden by the battery cap and the other is hidden by the battery recess.
Step 3
- Remove three screws from the right side of the camera.
Remove three screws from the right side of the camera.
Step 4
- While you are on the left side of the camera, lift the HDMI / USB cover and remove the two screws that are hidden.
While you are on the left side of the camera, lift the HDMI / USB cover and remove the two screws that are hidden.
Step 5
- On the top of the camera there is a black plastic sticker that hides two screws which must be removed.
- This sticker can be re-used. Peel the sticker off and place it on a clean piece of parchment paper or wax paper. This will prevent dirt and dust from getting on the adhesive.
- Remove the two screws that lie beneath the sticker. The arrows indicate the location of these screws.
On the top of the camera there is a black plastic sticker that hides two screws which must be removed.
This sticker can be re-used. Peel the sticker off and place it on a clean piece of parchment paper or wax paper. This will prevent dirt and dust from getting on the adhesive.
Remove the two screws that lie beneath the sticker. The arrows indicate the location of these screws.
Step 6
- Remove two screws from the left hand side of the camera.
Remove two screws from the left hand side of the camera.
Step 7
- Remove the two screws immediately below the flash. These screws are located on the face of the camera.
Remove the two screws immediately below the flash. These screws are located on the face of the camera.
Step 8
- All the necessary screws are removed. Begin prying the back away from the camera in order to remove the front cover.
All the necessary screws are removed. Begin prying the back away from the camera in order to remove the front cover.
Step 9
- Pry open the enclosure carefully. The ribbon cables for the LCD are located on the right side and will need to be disconnected from the motherboard before removing the back of the case.
Pry open the enclosure carefully. The ribbon cables for the LCD are located on the right side and will need to be disconnected from the motherboard before removing the back of the case.
Step 10
- Some of the ribbon cables are held in with minature clips. These cables can be identified by the side hinge that can be released with a pointed end.
Some of the ribbon cables are held in with minature clips. These cables can be identified by the side hinge that can be released with a pointed end.
Step 11
- Once the back of the camera is removed the motherboard is exposed.
- Remove all ribbon cables that are connected to the motherboard. There are two ribbon cables that are stacked the location marked in blue. One cable is is connected under the board while the other is connected to the top.
Once the back of the camera is removed the motherboard is exposed.
Remove all ribbon cables that are connected to the motherboard. There are two ribbon cables that are stacked the location marked in blue. One cable is is connected under the board while the other is connected to the top.
Step 12
- Remove four screws to release the motherboard from the camera.
Remove four screws to release the motherboard from the camera.
Step 13
- Carefully remove the motherboard , this may take delicate tools in order to prevent damage to the underlying electronics.
Carefully remove the motherboard , this may take delicate tools in order to prevent damage to the underlying electronics.
Step 14
- Once the motherboard has been completely unplugged and removed, it can be replaced and reassembled in reverse order.
Once the motherboard has been completely unplugged and removed, it can be replaced and reassembled in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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CHRIS BREET - Aug 23, 2022
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Hi Mr Almunif
I have a SONY ALPHA SLT A55V that stopped working.
Sony South Africa quoted ZAR 17, 000 to repair this camera when the latest model over here will cost me ZAR 25, 000
Sony indicated that the camera needs a new Main PC Board and a Shutter Charge Unit or Shutter Change unit. Not sure from their handwriting on the quote
I can buy a new PC on ebay but need to find a charge unit
Can you assist with this and also on how to replace it
My previous A55 was stolen and the one I have is much needed to take videos of the properties that I sell for clients. m in the real estate business in South Africa
Regards
Chris Breet
