Sony Alpha NEX-3N LCD assembly Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓In this guide, you'll learn how to replace the LCD screen on the Sony Alpha NEX-3N, a component prone to cracking and breaking over the years.
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Remove the battery and SD card from the bottom of the camera before starting any disassembly. This is not only to keep your image files safe, but to also prevent getting shocked by electronic components inside the camera.
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On the right side, remove 1 M1.4x3.7 screw marked with a yellow box.
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On the left, remove 3 M1.4x3.7 screws also marked by the yellow boxes.
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On the bottom side, remove 5 M1.4x3.7 screws, including 2 in the battery bay. 2 of them are in this photo; you can find them.
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Pop open the flash.
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In flash area, remove 1 (one) M1.4x3.8 black screw, marked by the blue box.
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Remove the LCD hinge cover, by sliding it to the left.
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Remove the back cover, which is actually just a plastic frame.
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Remove 1 M1.4x2 screw marked by the blue box.
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Remove another M1.4x2 screw. (sorry for the angle of the photo!)
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Loosen the LCD assembly with caution!
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Release the FPC cable, as the connector is a flip type.
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After unscrew 4pcs screw, you will remove the steel black plate, then slowly pull the black frame there to see the ribbon stripe.
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Slowly pull the very fragile ribbon lock, which I marked with the blue boxes. Around just 1mm to unlock the ribbon. Unfortunately, I broke mine.
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You can see the ribbon has already pulled out. But be careful with the other 2 ribbons when you try to pull out this one.
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The the circle marker that shows others ribbons you need to be careful. Goodluck!
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
4 Guide Comments
Where can i get a lcd screen replacement?
Searched everywhere even AliExpress they do not sell the replacement lcd for this model
Yes a real shame the LCD seems to be unavailable now. Ive got a couple dozen thin but annoying coloured lines across mine. I'd try reseating the cable but in view of the comment in this excellent writeup I'm reluctant!
Has anyone tried putting the whole a5000 display assembly on the nex 3n looks very similar
