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Sony Walkman D-EJ360 Screen Replacement

Introduction

This is a guide showing the steps required to remove and replace the screen of a Sony Walkman D-EJ360. The screen relays important information about device usage such as track number, battery life, device modes, and more.

Damage to the screen can make the device difficult to use. Failure can cause illegibility, missing characters, or no display. Before attempting this repair, be sure to refer to the troubleshooting guides to determine if the screen needs to be replaced. Some issues can be worked around without screen replacement.

Replacement of the display is quite difficult. This repair requires soldering to remove the display. Soldering releases toxic fumes. Completion of this replacement requires proper PPE and a well ventilated space.

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  1. Sony Walkman D-EJ360 Screen Replacement, Lid: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Open the lid on the Walkman by pressing the open button on the device.

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    • Grip the thin end of each spring using a pair of tweezers, slide it out of the lid notch, then press down on the main coil to release and remove it.

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    • Insert the metal spudger in the crevice between the blue lid and the white body of the Walkman.

    • There is a notch where the lid is held under to stay in place. With the spudger, push the blue lid portion down and out.

    • This may require some harder force. You will hear a popping sound when you successfully push the lid out under the notch.

    • Repeat the same tactic on the other side. The other side should become easier to pop off.

    • Remove the lid.

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  4. Sony Walkman D-EJ360 Screen Replacement, Laser Module: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony Walkman D-EJ360 Screen Replacement, Laser Module: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the eight 6.1 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Open the battery cover to reveal the last screw.

    • Remove the ninth 6.1 mm screw using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Insert a Jimmy into the seam between the upper and lower cases and pry apart.

    • Avoid initially prying near buttons, or the laser assembly.

    • Pry until the there is an audible click. The halves should visibly separate roughly 1/4 in.

    • Work around the seam in a circular path, separating the halves completely.

    • The motherboard and turn table module are only held in by gravity in the blue shell. Do not tip the device while separating the shells.

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    • Using tweezers, gently lift the the locking flap on the laser module ribbon connector.

    • Gently remove the ribbon cable from the connector.

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    • Using tweezers, squeeze the upper half of the four wire connector, and lift straight up to remove the connector.

    • The connector may make a tactile click when disengaged.

    • Repeat the step for the two wire connector.

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    • Ensure the ribbon cable, two, and four wire cables are all removed and not tangled with the motherboard.

    • Gently lift the laser module and place aside.

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  10. Sony Walkman D-EJ360 Screen Replacement, Motherboard: step 9, image 1 of 2 Sony Walkman D-EJ360 Screen Replacement, Motherboard: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the board on the same side as the battery terminals, and slide the board out diagonally.

    • The audio jack will be constrained vertically by the lower cabinet. Use care when trying to remove the board.

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    • Apply flux to the solder joints of the damaged screen. Do not forget the ground strap on the top side of the PCB.

    • Heat the solder joint one at a time using a soldering iron until liquified. Use a desoldering pump to suck the solder away from the trace. There should be a visible void between the pin and the motherboard trace.

    • Repeat for 20 joints on the bottom of the PCB and copper strip on top of the PCB.

    • Be careful to not hold heat for too long as the soldering iron can burn the motherboard.

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    • Press the plastic retainer on the end of the LCD while gently pulling the LCD away from the board. Repeat for the retainer on both sides of the LCD.

    • Caution: the traces or motherboard may still be hot. Avoid touching the motherboard for a brief period after using the soldering iron.

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    • Apply flux to traces, place solder wick on traces, and press soldering iron against the solder wick and carefully scrub the traces for about 3-5 seconds.

    • The traces should be visibly silver with a hole in the center. Make sure there is no solder filling in the trace, as the pins on the new LCD must be able to pass through the holes.

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    • Press the new LCD into the motherboard until there is an audible click from the plastic retainer, and the guide pins line up.

    • Apply flux to the 20 traces of the LCD, and the copper strip on the top side of the motherboard.

    • Apply a small amount of solder to the hot end of the soldering iron until a small drop of solder is on the iron.

    • Press said drop of solder against the traces. If the solder flows, the the trace will have no gaps around the terminal pin. You may need to add additional solder to the trace to make a full connection.

    • Clean the soldering iron hot end, and repeat for all traces and the copper strip.

    • Make sure to not bridge any traces, and to not bump any adjacent electronics to the LCD.

    • If too much solder is on the trace, or a trace gets bridged, clean the soldering iron, apply flux to the solder joint, and use the scolding iron to wick up some of the solder. It may take multiple attempts to remove the excess solder. Make sure to clean the hot end between each attempt.

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Conclusion

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

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