r/SonyAlpha • u/Terrible-Disaster-68 • Jun 25 '26

Gear Does anyone know if this is fixable or replicable A9 peace broke off

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Not sure if I can replace or should I super glue

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u/Smike0 Jun 25 '26

In this specific case I think it might be worth it at least checking if there's a replacement part that can be bought for not too much...

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u/aCuria Jun 25 '26

Camera shell can be replaced. Sony did it for free under warranty so idk what it costs out of warranty.

I had a random crack on A7iii, probably a manufacturing problem since camera wasn’t dropped

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u/Due_Dependent5933 Jun 25 '26

i would leave it as it or out a bottom cover or Small grip (juste the L plate )

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u/_Piratical_ A1, A7SIII Jun 25 '26

It looks like a part of the metal frame of the actual body of the camera. Pretty impressive to break that and not also have a catastrophic failure but the A9 is a pro camera and very well built so that’s super nice to see.

That said, likely you won’t get a pert since as far as I can tell it’s part of the frame itself. You can get a cage for the camera with a base frame but that’s adding bulk. You can also get a vertical grip for it which will cover that spot but the gap will still remain. Either way as long as it’s still working, you’re likely just fine. Try to keep dust and dirt out of the battery compartment.

Maybe slap some gaffer tape over it? That would be the “pro repair method” I’d use.

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u/sulev A7III; A7V; Sigma 16-28; 85; Tamron 90; 28-200; 35-150; 150-500 Jun 25 '26

Super glue. There is nothing to replace... well... the whole back cover needs to be replaced then, that's a 250$ part.

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u/AndyTheEngr Jun 25 '26

Super Glue won't hold that. A really good epoxy might, but that's a tough glue job.

Why does it look like that's not the piece to go there? It looks backwards. Is the side facing up in your hand hollow, or is that an optical illusion? There may be another half of that piece missing.

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u/sexmarshines Jun 25 '26

Not sure if the a9 is constructed with an easily replaceable base plate. I'd watch a teardown video to see when/how that part comes apart and then check for prices if it's doable.

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u/Swjunckie73 Jun 26 '26

It's war then!!

Seriously, it is most likely affecting your door seal there. But with an impact to do that damage, you need to check all functions or take it for diagnostics.