How to replace the shutter button on SONY CyberShot DSC-H5 digital camera
Shutter button popping off and halfway-focus function missing are the common problems on the Sony CyberShot DSC-H5.
This tip will show you how to replace the shutter button and the control block assembly.
Here are the new parts.
Unscrew all the screws around the camera and remove the rear case.
Disconnect the LCD data cable.
Loose these three screws…
and this one too.
Lift the flexible buttons and take away the LCD unit.
Unlock and disconnect the cables, take out the main board and viewfinder assembly.
Now, totally discharge the flash capacitor by using a 1K OHM/5W resistor as shown on Figure 9.
Remove two screws and take the lens assembly out.
Remove these two screws and slide out the defective control block assembly.
Twist the broken shutter button widdershins and take it out.
Now put on the new button.
Twist the new button and lock in place.
Put the new control block in and secure it by two screws.
Put the lens assembly back.
Put on the main board. Connect back all the cables, don’t forget the microphone wires. The connector is behind the main board.
Put on the LCD unit. Connect the LCD data cable and put it in place.
Organize the flexible buttons as shown on Figure 18.
Now close the back cover.
Here are the links for parts
http://www.partstore.com/Part/Sony/Sony/X21083262/New.aspx
https://www.encompassparts.com/webwiz/wwiz.asp?wwizmstr=WEB.SEE&partnumber=7202528
http://www.darntoothysam.com/servlet/the-1986/Sony-DSC-dsh-H5-parts-shutter/Detail
https://www.encompassparts.com/webwiz/wwiz.asp?wwizmstr=WEB.SEE&partnumber=7044823
After I was done replacing my shutter-button I realized that you can actually use double sided tape to unscrew the old shutter-button without the need to open the whole camera apart. Well, too late.
@Colleen
After I was done replacing my shutter-button I realized that you can actually use double sided tape to unscrew the old shutter-button without the need to open the whole camera apart. Well, too late.
hi, i have been using Sony CyberShot H5 since 2006 and it had remained my favorite electronic gadget..jus a couple of days back i had a problem with it..the lens is not able to focus any thing..i tried to reset the camera, removed & changed the batteries etc but all for vain..could u suggest what should i do and i am planning for an additional lens for the extra zoom could you pls advice if thats compatible and availability/cost etc…
If you just want a great PERMANENT FIX for the button that pops off here it is and it really works great and need NO PARTS from the factory and costs bout a buck: Employ a thumbtack (cutting the point and a small bit more off the end so the thumbtack sits just at the lim of the hole for the original button. Go to Home Depot and get a pack of 5/32″ rubber washers. Take a small amount of rubbre glue or silicone and apply it to the washer on both sides. Push the washer onto the stem where the button was located (just push it into the hole) Put a bity of the rubber cement (or silicone) on the stem and bottom of the tack and then put the tack into the hole where the button came out. Check to make sure you easily trigger the shutter then put a piece of masking tape lightly over the tack to hold it in place. Let it dry and you will have a button that looks and FEELS just like the original only better
I am aware that this is a very old post, but this problem just happened to me. I removed the shutter button assembly without disassembling the camera and it has a square peg that will break off if you do it this way. I have not received my new button assembly yet, but i will be disassembling the camera to replace so i do not break the replacement part.
Thanks for a very informative article !!!
I repaired my shutter button for 2 €.
locking stud.
I bought it on eBay, look for DSC H5 in the low prices.
I didn’t go all the way through this dismantling, though.
Not aware of the problem, I forcedly twisted the button open.
Don’t do that if you hate to break a leg
I managed by filing protuberances away and gluing the button on.
Thank you Uncle B! I needed a cheaper alternative to Sony’s crazy price of $175 just to replace the broken shutter button!! I’m filling out the DarnToothySam repair form now!
what if your shutter button jus stops working when you click it it doesnt take the picture what can yo do to fix it?
I need more advice on how to get the cables unlocked and removed. Everything else is easy but I cant get past this part.
Hi Chris-
This happened to my camera:(
I just want to make sure I understand what your saying..
I need to remove the button on my camera (do I have to unscrew anything? or will it just pop off?)
Then I need to glue the washer over where the button was.After I need to place a thumb tack (that I cut a little) over the washer, leaving the remaining of the needle part to go inside the hole?
Please get back to me:)
Thanks!