DSC-RX100M3 (serv.man2) - Sony Digital Camera Service Manual (repair manual). Page 7

DSC-RX100M3_L2

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Self-diagnosis Code

Symptom/State

Correction

Repaired by:

Block

Function

Detailed

Code

E

6

2

1

0

Lens initializing failure.

Check or replacement of the IC for steadyshot (IC6802 on the SY-
1036 board).

E

6

2

1

1

Lens overheating (PITCH).

Check the HALL element (PITCH) of optical image stabilizer (pin 
wh

, wk of CN6800 on the SY-1036 board). If it is OK, check PITCH 

angular velocity sensor (SE7701 on the SY-1036 board) peripheral 
circuits.

E

6

2

1

2

Lens overheating (YAW).

Check the HALL element (YAW) of optical image stabilizer (pin wd, 
wg

 of CN6800 on the SY-1036 board). If it is OK, check YAW angular 

velocity sensor (SE7701 on the SY-1036 board) peripheral circuits.

E

6

2

2

0

Abnormality of thermistor.

Check the temp sensor of optical image stabilizer (pin 9 of CN6800 
on the SY-1036 board).

E

9

1

0

1

Abnormality when flash is being charged.

Checking of flash unit or replacement of flash unit. (Note 1)

E

9

2

0

0

Battery / Dry cell distinction defect

Turn power off and turn power on again.

E

9

4

0

0

Internal memory fault

Inspect the internal memory (IC6000 on the SY-1036 board).

E

9

5

0

0

GPS hardware error

Turn power off and turn power on again.

E

9

5

0

1

Acceleration sensor hardware error 

Turn power off and turn power on again.

E

9

5

0

2

Electronic compass hardware error 
(GPS hardware error)

Turn power off and turn power on again.

Note 1:  After repair, be sure to perform “1-7. PROCESS AFTER FIXING FLASH ERROR”.
Note 2:  Functions of codes with * mark are not provided in this unit.

When “FLASH error” (Self-diagnosis Code E : 91 : 01) 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.

Reset Flash Error using the Flash Error Repair Tool Ver_[].[].exe.

*

*

This unit makes it possible to disassemble the EVF from the finished state to clean it.
When a problem related to dust is indicated from a customer, remove the VF Unit Assy in the following procedure and clean it.
When cleaning the VF Unit Assy, use birdlime or the like to remove dust. (Recommended jig: J-6082-726-A CLEANING STICK II)

Note 1:  Carry out the cleaning work in a clean environment to avoid dust or foreign matter during disassembling.
 

Use a clean booth if possible.

Note 2:  Do not use an air blower because it raises surrounding dust.
Note 3:  Do not use cleaning cloth that causes wiping unevenness.

Preparation:
Create a jig as shown below by bending fine wire.

Approx. 30 mm

Approx. 5 mm

Approx.     0.7 mm

Approx. 30 mm

1.  Depress the viewfinder pop-up switch to pop up the EVF.
2.  Draw the VF Unit Assy.

1

2

Viewfinder 
pop-up switch

Holes

3.  Insert both ends of the jig into the holes of the VF Unit Assy, gently hold the jig, and then pull out the VF Unit Assy while pushing the internal 

bosses.

Note 1: Do not scratch the main body with the jig.

VF Unit Assy

Be careful not to touch the 
grease applied to below 
part.

Grease