Sanyo VPC-T850 Photo Array Device Replacement

Turn the camera off by pressing the small, square button embedded in the top rim of the camera.

Locate the battery hatch on the bottom-right side of the camera and slide it outwards to open.

In the compartment, move the small notch and push down on the battery to remove it.

Remove the eight screws around the sides and bottom of the camera using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Using the spudger, gently pry the rear panel away from the left side.

Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the eight black screws connecting the green keypad chip to the rear panel.

Separate the rear panel from the rest of the camera.

Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the 3 screws located across the top of the camera.

Separate the black plastic panel from the camera. The camera button will be attached, so be gentle.

Carefully pull off the side covers wrapped around the camera.

Using the spudger, gently lift off the front cover of the camera.

The yellow ribbon is attached to the right side of the screen and goes to a black connector piece.

Gently flip the black connector away from the LCD screen to unlock the yellow ribbon.

Carefully pull the yellow ribbon towards the LCD screen to disconnect it.

The LCD screen should now be disconnected from the rest of the camera and a pry tool can be used to lift it out of its casing.

Remove the two screws holding the photo array.

Remove the foam from the top of the wire connector.

Gently remove the plastic connector in the same way as the previous connector of the same type.

Lift the connector from the side with the ribbon cable in it.

Using the spudger, gently push from the right side.