Sony a7 Battery Replacement

Introduction

This replacement guide will address how to remove a faulty battery from a Sony a7 model number ILCE-7 camera. The battery ensures that the camera receives power, which allows the interface to turn on and the user to take photographs. This simple guide will outline what actions to take when the battery breaks down.

If the screen is black and the camera does not turn on and take photos, the battery may have failed. Before beginning this process, it may be helpful to reference this troubleshooting page, which could help with addressing issues before having to go through the battery removal process. No special skills or technical degrees are required to understand this replacement guide.

Note: This replacement guide requires the use of improvisation through the use of simulated camera parts. This guide contains the use of tape and cardboard to substitute for a lack of parts, which would normally be critical to have to present an accurate replacement guide.

Helpful hint: Make sure that the faulty battery and replacement battery are handled with care.

Étape 1 Battery

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Flip the camera upside down, and observe where the battery door and switch are located on the camera.
This replacement guide is using a cardboard and tape placeholder to simulate the battery, battery door, and switch.

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Étape 2

Slide the switch over to the right side to open the battery door.
This replacement guide is using a cardboard and tape placeholder to simulate the battery, battery door, and switch.

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Étape 3

Depress the blue lever to allow the battery to pop out slightly.
This replacement guide is using a cardboard and tape placeholder to simulate the battery, battery door, and switch.

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Remove the battery from the camera.
Make sure to hold onto the battery firmly when removing it from the camera, as it could slide out and fall.
This replacement guide is using a cardboard and tape placeholder to simulate the battery, battery door, and switch.