Sony nex-5 LCD screen fix replacement of outer layer

I have seen allot of people with this problem where the lcd screen on there sony nex-5 or sony nex-3 starts to look like bubbles are forming and since I had to fix mine I figured I would post the process in a video to help anyone overcome the fear of trying as it cost $220 dollars for sony to fix it.
The lcd glass was around 7 dollars off ebay

I had it in my head this was going to be tough but it actually was easier than I expected, the thick screen protection layer peeled right off and it was real easy to line up the glass.
Now the camera looks brand new again, other than the different wording now on the bottom of the glass.

My warranty was out and I had no insurance on the camera so I was in a pickle to pay sony or do it myself.
If I paid sony I would have had to ship the camera off for a undetermined amount of time and pay 220 but fixing it myself took a few minutes and cost $7.00
Video was shot with a sony bloggie touch

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[kisushiyouka]

I see Chiana in your screen!! what is that from?

[eviltig]

@kisushiyouka It was a DVD box set setting on the counter I took a picture of for no reason (lol) I think I posted a video up of the box set on this channel just search farscape on my channel

[psychcisco]

Good video and should be helpful for many. I think the better option than the extended warranty would be to use a screen protector from the get go. I used one of my iPhone 4 screen protectors bought off eBay (usually about $3 for 10) and cut it to size for my NEX-5N. You could also just buy the dedicated NEX-5N screen protector on eBay if your not neat with scissors/guillotine but I'm making the assumption most people have a smart phone thus also have a few spare SP's laying around.

[eviltig]

@psychcisco Not a bad Idea. If I get the nex5n or nex7 I will probably do that

[NINJAX2X2X]

Sony wants to charge you $200 to do what you just did in 3 minutes?

[eviltig]

@NINJAX2X2X Well I think they were going to replace the whole screen or yeah maybe replace the layer with the original style material they use which would be a 3 minute job and just bubble up again in a year (lol)

[lukeachevits]

I love the video! I'm going to save this as a favorite so I can fix my nex-3 later on.

One thing though, I've always heard from people that you should never use paper products on lens, screens, etc. A clean cotton cloth is much nicer for that...

[eviltig]

@kevspivey Cool Im glad the link worked, I tried to go back to all the sites I was getting when I was searching for a solution since some of them helped I just wanted to help back.

[kevspivey]

Nice one, mate!!! I came to this video from a link you left on the photoclubalpha site. This has given me the courage to go for it and make the fix on my nex-3 as well. Thank you so much!

[eviltig]

@jlouwes It would effect the toch screen if it was a touch screen. the nex5 isnt touch, I think the nex5n may be touch and yes I believe the glass would make it not function, I put the glass over my Iphone just to be sure and the iphone touch wont work. the glass is too thick I think. The may7 sell a alternative but make sure you ask the seller if it will work with touch screens