The service was quick and simple, finding the service manual easy and it appears to be the original with colour schematics. It contained the info I was after and so sorted the problem.
I have copied it to CD and attached the envelope to the inside back cover of the owners manual. Good manual and excelent service. Robin Wood, Wood Electronics, New Zealand.
Nice to have the service manual for the Sony DCR-TRV345E now. The document is of excellent quality.
Text excerpt from page 15 (click to view)
MODELS: VS-A50 / WS-A48 / WS-A55 / WS-A65
SERVICING THE DIAMONDSHIELD� 1. DiamondShield� Removal Procedure
The location of the DiamondShieldTM molding clips may vary between models, top and bottom, or sides. Use the appropriate disassembly procedure given below. Note: Wear gloves when handling the DiamondShield� to prevent finger prints.
Top & Bottom Molding Clips
Side Molding Clips
1. Gently insert a small screwdriver between the DiamondShield� and one end of the clip to pry the clip loose.
1. Gently insert a small screwdriver between the DiamondShield� and one end of the clip to pry the clip loose.
2. Remove both clips by pulling them toward you.
2. Remove both clips by pulling them toward you.
3. Carefully insert a small screwdriver into the gap at the top/center point of the Shield and pull the Shield slightly away from the unit. Place your hands at the points shown and gently bow the Shield toward you and remove from the unit. Then re-install the two clips.
3. Carefully insert a small screwdriver into the gap at the side/center point of the Shield and pull the Shield slightly away from the unit. Place your hands at the points shown and gently bow the Shield toward you and remove from the unit. Then re-install the two clips.
2. DiamondShield� Installation Procedure
*(See the Parts List for DiamondShield� part numbers) To install the DiamondShieldTM, reverse the above Removal Procedure.
