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Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement

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    1. Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement, Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement, Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the battery by pushing the latch towards the body of the camera. Push the battery down and pull it out.

      • Remove the six black 4 mm Phillips #00 screws from the bottom panel of the camera.

      • Pull off the bottom panel. It may be difficult, but tugging on it shouldn't cause harm to yourself or the device.

      • Be sure to un-velcro the handle strap.

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    2. Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the 3 mm Phillips #00 screw from the bottom of the camera.

      • Remove the 4 mm Phillips #00 screw from the right panel.

      • Pull the right panel off. Again, it might be difficult, but pulling hard shouldn't harm you or the camera.

      • You may have to use the opening tool to remove this panel.

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    3. Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the two 4 mm Phillips #00 screws from the top right corner of the camera.

      • Remove the 4 mm Phillips #00 screw from in front of the flash mount.

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    4. Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the 3 mm Phillips #00 screw from below the right side of the battery slot.

      • Remove the black 5 mm Phillips #00 screw from the top of the battery slot.

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    5. Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the three 4 mm Phillips #00 screws from the left panel underneath the display screen.

      • You’ll need to extend the eyepiece by pulling it out from the body of the camera.

      • Pull the top panel off of the device with the iFixit opening tool.

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    6. Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the top and bottom 4 mm Phillips #00 screws from the display screen hinge.

      • Use the iFixit opening tool to remove the screen hinge.

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    7. Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the 3 mm Phillips #00 screw from between the eyepiece and the panel directly to the right of the battery slot.

      • Angle the eyepiece up to reach the screw with the screwdriver.

      • Take the panel directly to the right of the battery slot off of the camera.

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    8. Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 Panel Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the 4 mm Phillips #00 screw above and to the right of the battery slot.

      • Pry the left panel out at an angle by pushing the plastic slat between the battery slot and the eyepiece.

      • Wiggle the left panel and pull it out gently.

      • The left panel can be hard to remove so make sure to apply a good amount of force, but be cautious to not harm yourself or the device.

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Conclusion

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

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Remember to close the LCD monitor before removing the screen hinge cover in step 6

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