Replacing the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P10 Built-in Flash

ID: 6867

Description: Is your Cyber-shot camera's flash no longer...

Steps:

  1. Unscrew the 4 screws on top of camera.
  2. Unscrew the 4 screws on bottom of camera.
  3. When all 8 have been unscrewed, remove front and back cover from camera.
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  4. Find the marked piece located on the right side of the camera and gently pull to remove.
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  5. Begin by removing the small piece of black foam located at the top right of the LCD screen. (Image 1)
  6. Remove the screw located directly underneath the foam. (Image 1)
  7. Lift the right side of the LCD screen up and to the right, pulling it out of the camera. (Image 2)
  8. There will be two ribbon circuits remaining.
  9. Lift the black locking mechanism up and pull to the left. This will completely detach the LCD screen and its components. (Image 3)
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  10. Remove the three screws securing the metal backing. (Image 1)
  11. Push down the marked plastic piece on the top right, then lift the backing up to release the top half. (Image 2)
  12. To free the backing completely, pull it downwards to loosen it from the marked catch on the lower right. (Image 3)
  13. Lift the metal backing up and off of the camera.
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  14. Disconnect the two ribbon circuits on the front of the camera.
  15. The camera should now be in two parts. Set the lens half off to the side and continue working with the side containing the flash.
  16. Lift the left side of the bottom panel towards the top of the camera.
  17. Then pull the panel down and away from the camera.
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  18. Remove the screw from the upper right corner.
  19. Carefully work the marked ribbon circuit on the left back and forth to free it from the plastic retainer. (Image 1)
  20. Lift the black locking mechanism up and gently pull the ribbon circuit to detach. (Image 2)
  21. Upon completion of this step, the lower circuit board should be attached in one place and be freely hanging as shown.
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  22. Remove upper left ribbon circuit by lifting the black locking flap and gently pulling out.
  23. Remove the lower right ribbon circuit by gently pulling out.
  24. Remove the lower left screw.
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  25. Remove the three screws securing the rear circuit board.
  26. Lift up on the left side of the circuit board and gently pull to the left to dislodge.
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  27. Gently lift the rear circuit board away from the camera.
  28. The film behind it is attached, but not securely. Keep the circuit board and the film together to avoid damage.
  29. Rotate the circuit board 180 degrees so that it is directly below the camera.
  30. Now gently remove the front circuit board and rotate both the rear and front circuit boards 180 degrees so that they are directly above the camera. (Image 2)
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  31. Lift the marked black locking mechanism up and gently pull the ribbon circuit free.
  32. Use tweezers to remove the wires from the circuit board. Grasp the white plastic plug and pull gently until free.
  33. Note: The marked wires are connected on the side facing your work surface.
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  34. Using the tip of your tweezers, press on the latching mechanisms one at a time to free the flash housing piece.
  35. Gently pull up on the flashing housing piece to remove.
  36. Note: If you are struggling to free the piece, you may have to wiggle it back and forth to free the circuit board located on its underside.
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  37. Remove the marked tape to release the top half.
  38. The built-in flash is in the half with the circuit board, as shown in Image 2.
  39. You are now ready to replace this piece with your new built-in flash.
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