How to remove a7s hdmi port doors?

[jordan]

Hey all,

 

This may be a dumb question, but how can i remove the side doors that protect the mic jack/hdmi port etc on the a7s?

 

Cant seem to find anything online nor in the manual... help?

 

Cheers

[adwb]

I don't think they are made to be removed, looking at mine, I think you have to open up the camera

[VTC]

My XHA1s cleverly had a way to do this with the ability to replace them without damage but I haven't found a safe way to remove them off the Sony without rendering them non-remountable where they'd actual stay attached. Here's what your up against to access them...

 

https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Sony+a7R+II+Teardown/45597

 

https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2015/02/the-a7ii-teardown-a-look-inside-sonys-new-camera/

[jordan]

ahh ok no worries.

 

strange - I would've expected them to be able to be removed like a battery door with a latch. 

 

Thanks for the replies

[FlyLight]

Reviving this thread as I found a solution!

You can prise the door out at the hinge with something small and sharp. i have posted a video here 

 

I think they'll be able to be put back in later this way too. 

 

Loving them not being there when using my cage!!!

[VTC]

Pretty much the way they're all configured but my Canon is more forgiving about replacement. I can't envision too many remove/replace cycles before the nubs wear down and the thing falls out never to be seen again and forget about getting replacements from Sony. Actually, it wouldn't be a bad idea to get replacements now WHEN, not if, that eventuality happens so you're not waiting around 2 months while the camera gets all kinds of gunk in the unprotected ports. That's why I've learned to live with aggravation.

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