Sony DSC W55 - Cyber-shot Digital Camera, Cybershot DSC-W55, Cybershot DSC-W35 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

LEVEL 2

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DISASSEMBLY

SERVICE NOTE

SPECIFICATIONS

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

BLOCK DIAGRAMS

REPAIR PARTS LIST

PRINTED WIRING BOARDS

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Revision History

Revision History

How to use

Acrobat Reader

How to use

Acrobat Reader

Sony EMCS Co.

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Internal memory

ON BOARD

Internal memory

ON BOARD

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

2007I0800-1

© 2007.09

Published by Kohda TEC

The components identified by
mark 0 or dotted line with
mark 0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part num­ber specified.

Les composants identifiés par une
marque 0 sont critiques pour la
sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une pièce
portant le numéro spécifié.

• Precaution on Replacing the SY-176 Board

Ver. 1.4 2007.09

9-852-160-33

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US Model

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Australian Model

Hong Kong Model

Chinese Model

Korea Model

Argentine Model

Brazilian Model

Tourist Model

Photo: Silver

Revised-2

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SPECIFICATIONS

Camera

[System]

Image device: 7.20 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD,

Primary color filter

Total pixel number of camera:

Approx. 7 410 000 pixels

Effective pixel number of camera:

Approx. 7 201 000 pixels

Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f =

6.3 – 18.9 mm (38 – 114 mm when converted
to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 –5.2

Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene

Selection (7 modes)

White balance:Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,

Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash

File format (DCF compliant):

Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant,
DPOF compatible
Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural)

Recording media:Internal Memory (approx.

56 MB), “Memory Stick Duo”

Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity

(Recommended Exposure Index) set to Auto):
approx. 0.2 to 3.9 m (7 7/8 inches to 12 feet
9 5/8 inches) (W)/approx. 0.3 to 2.0 m (11 7/8
inches to 6 feet 6 3/4 inches) (T)

[Input and Output connectors]

Multi connector: Video, Audio (Monaural), USB

communication

USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0

compliant)

[LCD screen]

LCD panel: 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive
Total number of dots: 115 200 (480 × 240) dots

[Power, general]

Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V

AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V

Power consumption (during shooting with the

LCD screen on):

1.0 W
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Storage temperature: –20 to +60 °C (–4 to +140 °F)
Dimensions:

88.9 × 57.1 × 22.9 mm (3 1/2 × 2 1/4 × 29/32

inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)

Mass:

Approx. 147 g (5.2 oz) (including NP-BG1

battery pack and wrist strap, Etc.)
Microphone: Monaural
Speaker: Monaural
Exif Print: Compatible
PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible
PictBridge: Compatible

BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC
battery charger

Power requirements: AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz,

2 W (BC-CSG/BC-CSGC) 2.6 W (BC-CSGB)
Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.25 A
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Storage temperature: –20 to +60 °C (–4 to +140 °F)
Dimensions: Approx. 62 × 24 × 91 mm (2 1/2 ×

31/32 × 3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D)
Mass: Approx. 75 g (2.7 oz)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1

Used battery: Lithium-ion battery
Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V
Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V
Capacity: 3.4 Wh (960 mAh)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH
MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY .

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. FLEXIBLE Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270°C
during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.

Unleaded solder

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead­free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with
the lead free mark due to their particular size.)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40°C higher than
ordinary solder.
Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be
applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.
Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to
about 350°C.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the
heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

• Strong viscosity
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky , less prone to flo w) than
ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such
as on IC pins, etc.

• Usable with ordinary solder
It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may
also be added to ordinary solder.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SERVICE NOTE

1-1. Description on Self-diagnosis Display ····························1-1
1-2. Process After Fixing Flash Error····································· 1-1
1-3. Method for Copying or Erasing the Data in Internal

Memory ··········································································· 1-2

1-4. Precaution on Replacing the SY-176 Board ····················1-3

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. Disassembly·····································································2-2
2-2. Exchange Method of Barrier Assy ··································2-6
2-3. Exchange Method of Zoom Motor Unit·························· 2-9

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. Overall Block Diagram (1/2)···········································3-1
3-2. Overall Block Diagram (2/2)···········································3-2
3-3. Power Block Diagram ····················································· 3-3

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. Frame Schematic Diagram ··············································4-1
4-2. Schematic Diagrams························································ 4-3
4-3. Printed Wiring Boards ···················································4-16
4-4. Mounted Parts Location ················································4-25

5. REPAIR PARTS LIST

5-1. Exploded Vie ws ·······························································5-2
5-2. Electrical Parts List ·························································5-6

Section Title Page

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1. SERVICE NOTE

Self-diagnosis display

• C: ss: ss
You can reverse the camera
malfunction yourself. (However,
contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility
when you cannot recover from the
camera malfunction.)

• E: ss: ss
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.

Display Code

C:32:ss

C:13:ss

Countermeasure

Turn the power off and on again.
Format the “Memory Stick” or internal

memory.

Cause

Trouble with hardware.
“Memory Stick” or internal memory is

unformatted.

Caution Display During Error

SYSTEM ERROR
FORMAT ERROR
MEMORY STICK ERROR

E:61:ss

E:91:ss

1-1. DESCRIPTION ON SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY

Insert a new “Memory Stick”. “Memory Stick” is broken.
Turn the power off and on again. Trouble with internal memory.

INTERNAL MEMORY ERROR

Checking of lens drive circuit.

When failed in the focus and zoom
initialization.

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Checking of flash unit or replacement
of flash unit. (Note)

Abnormality when flash is being
charged.

Note: After repair, be sure to perform “1-2. PROCESS AFTER FIXING FLASH ERROR”.

1-2. PROCESS AFTER FIXING FLASH ERROR

When “FLASH error” (Self-diagnosis Code E : 91 : ** ) occurs, to prevent any abnormal situation caused by high voltage, setting of the
flash is changed automatically to disabling charge and flash setting.
After fixing, this setting needs to be deactivated. Flash error code can be initialized by the operations on the Setup screen.

Method for Initializing the Flash Error Code

Initializes the setting to the d efault setting.
Images stored in the internal memory are retained.

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “Ini tia li ze all settings Ready?” appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The settings are r eset to the default setting.

To cancel the resetting

Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z.

• Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting.

Initialize

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1-3. METHOD FOR COPYING OR ERASING THE DATA IN INTERNAL MEMORY

The data can be copied/erased by the operations on the Setup screen. (When erasing the data, execute formatting the internal memory.)

Note 1: When replacing the SY-176 board, erase the data in internal memory of the board before replacement.
Note 2: When replacing the SY-176 board, execute formatting and initialize the internal memory after replacement.

Method for Copying the Data in Internal Memory

Method for Formatting the Internal Memory

Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.

1 Insert a “Me mor y S tic k Duo” ha ving 64 MB or larger capacity.
2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data in internal memory will be copied Ready?” appears.

3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

Copying starts.

To cancel the copying

Select [Cancel] in step 2 or 3, then press z.

• Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little
remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.

• You cannot copy individual images.

• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the
internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick Duo” after copying, then execute the [Format] command in

(Internal Memory To o l) (page 54).

• When you copy the data in the internal Memory to the “Memory Stick Duo”, all the data will be copied.
You cannot choose a specific folder on the “Memory Stick Duo” as the destination for the data to be
copied.

• Even if you copy data, a (Print order) mark is not copied.

Copy

This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.

Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already
formatted, and can be used immediately.

• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected
images.

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready?” appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The format is complete .

To cancel the formatting

Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z.

Format

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1-4. PRECAUTION ON REPLACING THE SY-176 BOARD

VIDEO OUT Default Data Check

When you replace to the repairing board, the written data of repairing board also might be changed to original setting because of broadcast
system (NTSC/PAL).
When the data has changed because of board replacing etc., check the default data of VIDEO OUT if destination code is right. If not, re write
to the right value.

VIDEO OUT Default Data

Writing Method:

1) Select page: 00, address: 01, and set data: 01.

2) Select page: 4F, address: 8D, and set data: 00 (NTSC) or data: 01 (PAL).

3) Select page: 40, address: 38, and set data: 00.

4) Click [Save] on the SEUS screen.

5) Select page: 80, address: 34, and check that the data is “00”.

6) Select page: 80, address: 30, and check that the data is “00”.

7) Select page: 00, address: 01, and set data: 00.

Initial Language Data Check

If the SY-176 board was replaced, initial language setting may be changed. Accordingly, change the following data so as to set same initial
language as that of the set distributing in each region.

Initial language: Language displayed at the next starting if the setting of Setup menu was reset.

It is different from the language setting selectable with the menu.

Initial Language Data

Page Address Data Language GP2 GP3 GP4

00 English zzz
04 Spanish zzz

4F 8C

06 Portuguese zz

08 Simplified Chinese zz
0B Russian z
0D Korean z

Note: GP2 is fixed to English.

GP3 is either English, Spanish, or Russian.
GP4 is either English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, or Korean.

Writing Method:

1) Select page: 00, address: 01 and set data: 01.

2) Select page: 4F, address: 8C, and set the Initial Language Data.

3) Select page: 40, address: 38, and set data: 00.

4) Click [Save] on the SEUS screen.

5) Select page: 80, address: 34, and check that the data is “00”.

6) Select page: 80, address: 30, and check that the data is “00”.

7) Select page: 00, address: 01, and set data: 00.

8) Turn off the camera.

9) Turn on the camera. Execute “Initialize” of Setup screen.

10) Check the language displayed when the camera starts.

Address

00 018D4F

Page

Data

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2. DISASSEMBLY

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NOTE FOR REPAIR

• Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of bent at the terminal.
Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.

• When remove a connector, dont’ pull at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped.

• When installing a connector, dont’ press down at wire of connector.
It is possible that a wire is snapped.

• Do not apply excessive load to the gilded flexible board.

Cut and remove the part of gilt
which comes off at the point.
(Be careful or some
pieces of gilt may be left inside)

DISCHARGING OF THE ST-133 BOARD’S CHARGING CAPACIT OR (C901)

The charging capacitor (C901) of the ST-133 board is charged
up to the maximum 300 V potential.
There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage when the
capacitor is handled by hand. The electric shock is caused by
the charged voltage which is kept without discharg ing when the
main power of the unit is simply turned off. Therefore, the
remaining voltage must be discharged as described below.

Preparing the Short Jig

To pr eparing the short jig, a small clip is attached to each end of
a resistor of 1 kΩ /1 W (1-215-869-11).
Wrap insulating tape fully around the leads of the resistor to
prevent electrical shock.

1 kΩ/1 W

Wrap insulating tape.

Note: High-voltage cautions

Discharging the Capacitor

Short-circuit between the two points
with the short jig about 10 seconds.

R:1 kΩ/1 W
(Part code: 1-215-869-11)

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2-1. DISASSEMBLY

2-1-1. CABINET BLOCK

HELP

HELP

EXPLODED VIEW

HARDWARE LIST

1-10

2 Cabinet (Rear) Block Assy

1 Cabinet (Front) Block Assy

1-1 (#20)

1-4 (#20)

1-7 (#20)

1-2 (Claw)

1-8 (Claw)

1-9 (Claw)

1-3

2-1 (#20)

2-2 (Claw)

1-6 (#20)

1-5

Refer to page 2-1
" Discharging of the ST-133 board's charging capacitor (C901) ",
when discharging the capacitor.

HELP

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2-1-2. LCD BLOCK

EXPLODED VIEW

HARDWARE LIST

3-1 (#5)

3-2

3 Cabinet (Upper) Block Assy

2-3

2-1 (Claw)

2 SW-498

Board

1 LCD Block

1-1 (Claw)

1-3

2-2

1-2

SW-498

HELP

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2-1-3. LENS BLOCK

EXPLODED VIEW

HARDWARE LIST

1 ST-133 Board

1-2 (Claw)

1-1

1-4

1-7

1-5

1-3

2-2

2-3

2 Lens Unit

1-6 (Claw)

ST-133

ST-134

Note 1:When you exchange barrier assy

and ornamental ring (A), be sure to
follow the procedure carried on
"2-2. Exchange Method of Barrier
Assembly" (2-6 page).

Note 2:When you exchange zoom motor

unit, be sure to follow the procedure
carried on "2-3. Exchange Method
of Zoom Motor Unit" (2-9 page).

HELP

2-4 (#19)

2-1

2-5

CD-604

2-5

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2-1-4. BT HOLDER BLOCK

EXPLODED VIEW

HARDWARE LIST

1 SY-176 Board

1-1 (#5)

1-3

(#20)

BLACK

RED

WHITE

3-3

1-2

1-4 (Note 1)

3-1

3-2

HELP

2-1 (#20)

2-2

2-3

2 MC-181 Flexible Board

3 BT Holder Block

3-4 (#20)

3-6

3-5

Refer to fig.2-1-1, when install BT terminal board (service)
in BT holder block.

Note 1 : Precaution 1-4 when exchanging BT terminal board (service)

Fig.2-1-2 is soldering position about BT terminal board (service).

1. Install to BT holder block.

2. Break the notch.

fig.2-1-1

RED

BLACK

WHITE

2

1

RED

WHITE

BLACK

SY-176 BOARD (SIDE A)

soldering three
positions

fig2-1-2

SY-176

MC-181

HELP

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2-2. EXCHANGE METHOD OF BARRIER ASSY

Service parts

Part Number Part Name Quantity
1 2-673-650-01 Ring (A), Ornamental 1
2 2-673-652-01 Barrier Assy 1
3 2-673-651-01 Tapping screw (B1.2×4) 2

Tools used

Torque driver
Soldering iron
Weight about 60g
Adhesive tape (ornamental ring fixed) (2-677-885-01)

2-2-1. PEEL OFF OLD ORNAMENTAL RING A

The Ornamental Ring A has adhered to the Barrier Assy strongly and accordingly, use a soldering iron to weaken the adhesive force.
Heat two circled portions (1, 2)with the soldering iron.
Heating temperature is about 300ºC.
Beware of a burn since the entire Ornamental Ring becomes hot.
* As the adhesive force of Ornamental Ring A is considerably large, the forced peeling will damage the group-1 frame.

Insert the tip of tweezers, etc. into a notch of the group-1 frame and prize the ring.
* Take extreme care so as not to damage the coated surface of the group-1 frame.
In case of difficult peeling, heat the ring again with the soldering iron.
If this re-heating failed, it may be advisable that the ring be peeled while heating the portions 1 → 2 in the under figure one by one
sequentially.

* Discard the removed Ornamental Ring A.

1

2

3

Tip

1

2

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2-2-2. REMOVE OLD BARRIER ASSY

1 Remove two screws.
* Discard the removed screws.

2 Remove the Barrier Assy.
* Discard the removed Barrier Assy.

* After removing the Barrier Assy, if the “G1 Dust-Proof Ring” was removed, it must be returned to the home position.

In returning the ring, adjust the location of a projection to the lens direction.
This is an important part to prevent the dust and light from coming in.

* After removing the Barrier Assy, take extreme care not to drop dust or foreign substances in the lens barrel.

2-2-3. INSTALL NEW BARRIER ASSY

1 Install new Barrier Assy.

2 Tighten two screws.

* Tightening torque = 0.5 kgf

1

1

2

2

2

1

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2-2-4. ADHERE THE ORNAMENTAL RING A

Apply an adhesive tape to two recesses on the top surface of the Barrier Assy.

Meeting a “notch” of the Ornamental Ring A with a “projection” of the group-1 frame, push the Or namental Ring A into the group-1 frame.
* The projection of the spring for preventing static electricity must be tilted.

Put the 60g weight on the Ornamental Ring A so that the Ornamental Ring A does not float up until the adhesive hardens.
Note: Be careful not to give a shock.
* After the weight was put, no gap must be present in full circumference between Ornamental Ring A and group-1 frame.

A gap, if present, causes the crackle sound NG.

* The weight must push in the Ornamental Ring A only.

If the weight is put on the mold part of the Barrier Assy, the Ornamental Ring A will float up.

Completion after 30 minutes.

Adhesive
tape

Adhesive
tape

Do not put the weight on a black mold part.

Not gap in full circumference.

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2-3. EXCHANGE METHOD OF ZOOM MOTOR UNIT

Service parts

Part Number Part Name Quantity
1 2-673-648-01 Zoom Motor Unit 1
2 2-673-649-01 BT2 P1.4×3 B3C 2

Tools used

Torque driver

2-3-1. REMOVE OLD ZOOM MOTOR UNIT

1 Remove two screws.
* Discard the removed screws.

2 Remove the Zoom Motor Unit.

3 Remove the Lens Flexible Board.

* Discard the removed Zoom Motor Unit.

2-3-2. INSTALL NEW ZOOM MOTOR UNIT

1 Install the Lens Flexible Board in new Zoom Motor Unit.

2 Install new Zoom Motor Unit in the Lens Block.

3 Tighten two screws.

* Tightening torque = 0.7 kgf

1

2

3

3

1

1

1

2

1

1

3

3

3

2

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HELP

Sheet attachment positions and procedures of processing the flexible boards/harnesses are shown.

CD radiation cushion

LCD frame (240)

Aluminum Sheet

CCD Block Assy

Putting Standard

HELP

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Fuse Rating Label

Cabinet (Front) Assy

space 2mm or less

Tripod Screw

Tripod Screw

Gasket

Gasket (230)

LCD Flame (240)

LCD Flame (240)

space 0.5mm Max