Sony Handycam DCR-HC30 CCD Image Sensor Replacement

Bring the LCD screen to the fully open position.

Remove the three 5 MM Phillips #1 screws on the front of the LCD screen.

Flip the camera with the lens facing up.

Turn the LCD screen so you can see the 5 MM Phillips #1 screw on the inside; remove the screw.

Spin the LCD screen around to get the 5 MM Phillips #1 screw in the same place on the other side.

Use the plastic opening tool to gently separate the back of the screen from the unit.

With the back off, spin the LCD screen back around.

Using the plastic opening tool, gently lift up the holder that keeps the ribbon in place.

Gently slip the ribbon from its housing.

Face the camera with the viewfinder towards you.

Remove the five 5 MM Phillips #1 screws circled here.

Flip the camera where the bottom faces toward you.

Remove the four circled 5 MM Phillips #1 screws.

Looking downward on the camera pull the viewfinder to its fully extended position.

Slip the plastic covering off the top of the unit.

Remove the two 10 MM Phillips #1 screws that were under the covering.

Remove the last 5 MM Phillips #1 screw that is somewhat hidden in the resting place of the LCD screen.

With the bottom of the camera facing you grasp each half of the camera and gently pull the halves apart.

Face the camera with the strap toward you and remove the two 5 MM Phillips #1 screws indicated here.

Firmly grasp the silver part of the camera below the lens and pull away.

Flip the camera on its side with the strap facing down and lay the other half as shown in the photo.

Using the plastic opening tool remove the ribbon from its housing.

Face the lens of the camera toward you.

Gently remove the two ribbons that are keeping the other half linked to the camera.

Pull back the viewfinder piece to expose the screws holding the lens in place.

Remove the four indicated 5 MM Phillips #1 screws.

While gently holding the lens piece, remove the 5 MM Phillips #1 screw.

Slip the aluminum arm off of the lens piece.

Remove the two 6 MM Phillips #1 screws holding the CCD image sensor in place.

Remove the CCD image sensor.