Basic tools required

The basic tools needed to fix most of the cameras, and small devices are 6:

·         Plastic openers (Blue items).

·         T10 screwdriver.

·         T6 screwdriver.

·         Small Phillips screwdriver.

·         Tweezers.

·         Static  Band.

Despite that the Static Band is last on the list; the static band is a key item to fix any type of electronic. The static energy could damage delicate electronic parts it is a good idea to use static band all the time while you are manipulating the parts.

The plastic openers will help you to open separate plastic panels, be very careful when you separate the plastic pieces because most of the time they are held with clips. Before separating the plastic panels make sure that all the screws are taken off. The plastic opener is very useful to disconnect the different flex cables if you do not have tweezers. There are different sizes of plastic openers and you use them based on your needs. To disconnect the flex cables you can use this tool as a lever: there are flex cables that have a clip to hold the cable on place and you use the plastic tool to move the cable from the socket. 

Different camera models come with different types of screws. The most popular screws are T6, T10, and very small cross screws. Make sure that you are using the right tools; you do not want to strip the screws.

Tweezers are used to separate the cables, unplug the flex and other cables, and plug the cables as well. The tweezers are very useful to avoid damages.