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983475511.pdf

Revision History

S.M. Rev.
Ver. Date History Contents

SERVICE MANUAL
issued
1.0 2013.09 Official Release — —
US Model
Ver. 1.0 2013.09 Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
Internal memory Russian Model
ON BOARD E Model
Chinese Model
Brazilian Model

SERVICE NOTE (Check the following note before the service.)

1-1. METHOD FOR COPYING OR ERASING THE DATA IN INTERNAL MEMORY

1-2. DEDICATED A/V CABLE (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)
1-3. REGARDING FUSE

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

The components identified
by mark 0 or dotted line with
mark 0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number
specified.
DSC-H300
9-834-755-11
Les composants identifiés par
une marque 0 sont critiques
pour la sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une
pièce portant le numéro spécifié.
2013I08-1
© 2013.09
Sony Corporation Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
 SPECIFICATIONS

Camera Recording media: Internal Memory (Approx. 55 [Power, general]

[System]
Image device: 7.76 mm (1/2.3 type) CCD,
Primary color filter
Total pixel: Approx. 20.4 Megapixels
Effective pixel: Approx. 20.1 Megapixels
Lens: 35× zoom lens
f = 4.5 mm – 157.5 mm (25 mm – 875 mm
(35 mm film equivalent))
F3.0 (W) – F5.9 (T)
While shooting movies (16:9):
30.3 mm – 1 060 mm
While shooting movies (4:3):
27.8 mm – 973 mm
SteadyShot: Optical
Burst shooting (when shooting with the largest
pixel number):
Approx. 0.80 images/second (up to 100 im-
ages)
File format:
Still images: JPEG (DCF, Exif, MPF Baseline)
compliant, DPOF compatible
Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
MB), “Memory Stick Duo” media, “Memory
Stick Micro” media, SD cards, microSD
memory cards
Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended
Exposure Index) set to Auto):
Approx. 0.4 m to 6.8 m (1.3 ft. to 22.3 ft.) (W)
Approx. 1.5 m to 3.6 m (4.9 ft. to 11.8 ft.) (T)
[Input and Output connectors]
USB / A/V OUT jack:
Video output
Audio output
USB communication
USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
[Screen]
LCD screen: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive
Total number of dots: 460 800 dots
Power: LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (4), 6 V
HR15/51: HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hy-
dride batteries (4) (sold separately), 4.8 V
Power consumption (during shooting):
Approx. 1.6 W
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C
(–4°F to +140°F)
Dimensions (CIPA compliant):
127.5 mm × 89.0 mm × 91.7 mm (5 1/8 inches
× 3 5/8 inches × 3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D)
Mass (CIPA compliant) (including four batteries
and “Memory Stick Duo” media):
Approx. 590 g (1 lb 4.8 oz)
Microphone: Monaural
Speaker: Monaural
Exif Print: Compatible
PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Caution 注意
Danger of explosion occurs if battery is incorrectly replaced. 如果电池更换不当会有爆炸危险。
Replace only with the same or equivalent type. 只能用同样类型或等效类型的电池来更换。
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. 务必按照说明处置用完的电池。

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!! ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES
MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
Model information table ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPO- CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REM-
NENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS PLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT
Model DSC-H300 SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES
Destination US, CND, E, BR AEP, UK, RU, E, CH SONY. SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
Color system NTSC PAL
GPS – – SAFETY CHECK-OUT
• Abbreviation
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
BR : Brazilian model
CH : Chinese model safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
CND : Canadian model
RU : Russian model 1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered UNLEADED SOLDER
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and This unit uses unleaded solder.
bridges. Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead free
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
or contact high-wattage resistors. (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the
3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, lead free mark due to their particular size.)
that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the
customer and recommend their replacement.
4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of : LEAD FREE MARK
deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their Be careful to the following points to solder or unsolder.
replacement.
5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified. • Set the soldering iron tip temperature to 350°C approximately.
6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing If cannot control temperature, solder/unsolder at high temperature
• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 350°C during for a short time.
repairing. Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the
• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!
board (within 3 times). Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to
• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder
unsoldering. bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc.
• Be sure to control soldering iron tips used for unleaded solder and
those for leaded solder so they are managed separately. Mixing un-
leaded solder and leaded solder will cause detachment phenomenon.

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 1. SERVICE NOTE

1-1. METHOD FOR COPYING OR ERASING THE DATA IN INTERNAL MEMORY 1-3. REGARDING FUSE

The data can be copied/erased by the operations on the Setup screen. (When erasing the data, execute formatting the internal memory.) • MAIN BOARD
Note1: When replacing the Main Board Assy, erase the data in internal memory of main board before replacement.
Note2: When replacing the Main Board Assy, execute formatting and initialize the internal memory after replacement.
Ref. No: F1
Part No: 1-576-415-11
Method for Copying the Data in Internal Memory
Description: FUSE, MICRO (1608 TYPE) (2A/32V)
Copy
Ref. No: F2
Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. Part No: 1-576-415-11
1. Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. Description: FUSE, MICRO (1608 TYPE) (2A/32V)
2. MENU (Settings) (Memory Card Tool) [Copy] [OK]

Notes
Make sure there is sufficient battery power. Otherwise, the battery power may run out when you
attempt to copy image files, causing the copy to fail and possibly corrupt the data.
Images cannot be copied individually.
The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents
of the internal memory, remove the memory card after copying, then format the internal memory
([Format] in [Internal Memory Tool]).
A new folder is created on the memory card and all the data will be copied to it. You cannot choose
a specific folder and copy images to it.

Method for Formatting the Internal Memory

Format

Formats the memory card or the internal memory.

When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card
using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting
permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a
computer, etc.
1. MENU (Settings) (Memory Card Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool) [Format]
[OK]

Notes
Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.

1-2. DEDICATED A/V CABLE (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)

Dedicated A/V cable is not supplied with this model.

For details of the dedicated A/V cable, refer to the “ACCESSORIES” page.

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 2. REPAIR PARTS LIST

IDENTIFYING PARTS
NOTE: The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with
• -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may have some differences from the mark 0 are critical for safety.
Follow the disassembly in the numerical order given.
original one. Replace only with part number specified.
• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service.
Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont
Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items. critiques pour la sécurité.
• The mechanical parts with no reference number in the exploded views are not Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro
supplied. spécifié.
• Due to standardization, replacements in the parts list may be different from the
parts specified in the diagrams or the components used on the set.
• CAPACITORS: CAUTION
uF: μF Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
• COILS Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
uH: μH Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
• RESISTORS
3 Top Cover Section All resistors are in ohms. 注意
• ST Board Assy METAL: metal-film resistor 如果电池更换不当会有爆炸危险。
• Detect SW Board Assy METAL OXIDE: Metal Oxide-film resistor 只能用同样类型或等效类型的电池来更换。
F: nonflammable 务必按照说明处置用完的电池。
• SEMICONDUCTORS
In each case, u: μ, for example: • Color Indication of Appearance Parts
7 Front Cover Section uA...: μA... , uPA... , μPA... , Example:
uPB... , μPB... , μPC... , μPC... , (SILVER) : Cabinet’s Color
uPD..., μPD... (Silver) : Parts Color

6 Main Frame Section

• AF Assist Light Board Assy • Abbreviation
BR : Brazilian model View Position
CH : Chinese model Top View
CND : Canadian model
RU : Russian model
Front View Left View

4 Main Board Assy

2 LCD

Back View
IN Right View
MA

5 Lens Section Bottom View

1 Rear Cover Assy

Link DISCHARGING OF THE CHARGING CAPACITOR ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY

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 OPERATION NOTES DISCHARGING OF THE CHARGING CAPACITOR
Make sure that the conductive side of a flexible board does not have any stain or foreign materials. The charging capacitor is charged up to the maximum 310 V
Do not touch the conductive side of flexible boards with bare hands. potential. Note: High-voltage cautions
Plug in a flexible board straight, fully into the connector until it reaches the end inside. (Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3) There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage
Discharging the Capacitor
when the capacitor is handled by hand. The electric shock
Short-circuit between two points with
OK NG NG is caused by the charged voltage which is kept without dis- the short jig about 10 seconds.
(The flexible board was plugged in straight (The flexible board was plugged in (The flexible board was not plugged in charging when the main power of the unit is simply turned
and completely) crooked.) completely.)
off. Therefore, the remaining voltage must be discharged as
R:1 kΩ/1 W
Flexible Flexible described below.
Board Flexible (Part code: 1-215-869-11)
Flexible Board Flexible
Board Board
Reference line Flexible Reference line Board Preparing the Short Jig
Reference line Board To preparing the short jig, a small clip is attached to each end
of a resistor of 1 kΩ /1 W (1-215-869-11).
Wrap insulating tape fully around the leads of the resistor to
Connector Connector Connector Connector Connector Connector prevent electrical shock.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 1 kΩ/1 W
When opening the connector's holder in direction A, do not open When closing the connector's holder, press it evenly while pushing
it with excessive force. a flexible board in direction B.

Holder Holder
A Connector
Flexible Board
Connector Wrap insulating tape.
A Flexible Board
B

ST Board
Insulation side

• Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked Cut and remove the part of gilt
or bent at the contact end. which comes off at the point.
(Be careful or some
• Do not apply excessive force to the gilded flexible board. pieces of gilt may be left inside)

ST Board

• The proper way to disconnect a connector is to grab the con-

nector instead of the wires. If you pull on the wires, they might
be broken.

• The proper way to connect a connector is to grab the connector

instead of the wires. If you push on the wires, they might be
broken.

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2-1. EXPLODED VIEWS DISASSEMBLY
2-1-1. REAR SECTION 1. Remove in numerical order (1) in the left figure.

1 #S1 X 4 → Open the BT Lid (1) → #S1 X 2 → #S3 X 2

Right View Left View Bottom View

1

Main Board Section

(See page 2-4)
#S1
#S1 #S1 #S3 #S1

#S1
(Claws)

#S1

1
2 (Claws)

#S1

#S3
13
#S1

Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description

1 4-488-395-01 BUTTON, FUNCTION #S1 4-488-403-01 SCREW_TP_1.7_4.5_BLK_AB

2 4-488-396-01 BUTTON, CONTROL #S3 4-447-230-01 SCREW, M1.7X3
3 X-2588-849-1 COVER ASSY, REAR
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2-1-2. MAIN BOARD SECTION
DISASSEMBLY
ns: not supplied
1. Remove in numerical order (1 to 5) in the left figure.
2. The meaning of the symbol in left figure is as follows. Be careful when you remove it.
◇: Solder

1 #S2 X 4

3-1 Back View

4 Top Cover Section
(See page 2-8)
3-2

#S1 Note: Before replacing the MAIN Board, remove the Lens Block and
write down the lens data on the label attached to the side of #S2
3 the lens. #S2
For details, refer to Adjustment “5-3-1. Writing Lens data.”

#S2 3 #S2 X 3 → Pop up the Strobe (3-1) → #S1 X 2 → Remove the Top Cover Section (3-2)
(Claws)
Back View #S1
#S2 3-1
#S2

(Claws)
‘
#S2

Push this button

F1
‘ F2 4 Remove the Soldering (4)
‘ 2 52
3-2
#S2
ns
4 Soldering
ns position
‘
M AIN Red
‘
#S1

Lens Section
(See page 2-5)
DISCHARGING OF THE CHARGING CAPACITOR
#S2 Black

1 ns 1
5 51 5 Remove the Solderings → #S2 X 4
(Note)

Back View
#S1 Pink Blue
White Blue

Soldering Soldering Soldering

#S2 position position
position
Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description
51 A-1989-698-A MAIN BOARD ASSY (Note) #S1 4-488-403-01 SCREW_TP_1.7_4.5_BLK_AB Red
#S2
52 A-1989-699-A LCD MODULE #S2 4-488-402-01 SCREW_TP_1.7_4.0_SVR_AB Soldering
position
F1 1-576-415-11 FUSE, MICRO (1608 TYPE) (2A/32V) Black Soldering position
F2 1-576-415-11 FUSE, MICRO (1608 TYPE) (2A/32V)
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2-1-3. LENS SECTION
DISASSEMBLY
ns: not supplied
1. Remove in numerical order (1 to 2) in the left figure.

1 #S3 X 2 2 #S5 X 3

Bottom View Back View

Front Cover Section

(See page 2-6)

#S3 #S5

Note
Note 1: Refer to “Assembly-3: How to distinguish the side of Optical
Filter Block facing to Lens Device”.

Note 2: Before replacing the Lens Block, write down the lens data on
the label attached to the side of the lens.
For details, refer to Adjustment “5-3-1. Writing Lens data”.

2 101 (Note 2, 3)

Note 3: PRECAUTIONS WHEN HOLDING THE LENS BLOCK

106 Do not hold the following part.

#S3
1 105
#S5 ns

106
Very weak

#S5 #S8

#S5
106 102 #S8
(Note 1)
107 103 #S8
104

Very weak Very weak Very weak

Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description
101 A-1989-706-A LENS BLOCK ASSY (Note 2, 3) 106 4-447-160-01 DAMPER, LENS
102 4-488-393-01 OPTICAL FILTER BLOCK (Note 1) 107 4-488-399-01 SPONGE, LENS CUSHION
103 4-488-394-01 CCD RUBBER
104 A-1989-700-A CCD BLOCK ASSY #S2 4-488-402-01 SCREW_TP_1.7_4.0_SVR_AB
105 4-447-142-01 BASE PLATE, TRIPOD #S3 4-447-230-01 SCREW, M1.7X3
#S5 4-488-404-01 SCREW_TP_1.7_5.5_SVR_AB
#S8 4-274-002-01 SCREW_TP_1.4_3_SVR_AB
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2-1-4. FRONT COVER SECTION
DISASSEMBLY
ns: not supplied
1. Remove in numerical order (1) in the left figure.

1 #S2 X 4 → Open the BT Lid (1) → #S1 X 3

Back View Bottom View

151
#S2 #S1 #S1
1
ns 152

1 Main Frame Section

(See page 2-7)

#S6

#S1

#S2
1

#S2

#S1
153

Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description
151 X-2588-845-1 LENS HOLDER #S1 4-488-403-01 SCREW_TP_1.7_4.5_BLK_AB
152 X-2588-848-1 COVER ASSY, FRONT #S2 4-488-402-01 SCREW_TP_1.7_4.0_SVR_AB
153 4-488-388-01 COVER, USB #S6 4-447-225-01 SCREW, TP1.4X6 SVR
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2-1-5. MAIN FRAME SECTION
Note
ns: not supplied
Note: Refer to “Assembly-1: Routing harnesses (Main frame section) ”.

#S2 208

210
(Note)
209
#S2
212 207

ns
211
(Note)

213 206

#S2
203 205
ns
202

201

204

Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description
201 4-488-397-01 COVER(O), EYELET  211 X-2586-051-1 CAPACITOR ASSY, MAIN (Note)
202 4-488-390-01 EYELET(O), STRAP 212 A-1990-209-A FRAME ASSY, BATT CHAMBER
203 A-1989-735-A SPEAKER ASSY 213 X-2588-882-1 FRAME ASSY, MAIN
204 X-2588-844-1 LID ASSY, BATT
205 4-488-389-01 SHAFT, BATT LID #S2 4-488-402-01 SCREW_TP_1.7_4.0_SVR_AB

206 4-488-400-01 COVER, DC

207 4-488-391-01 EYELET(G), STRAP
208 4-488-398-01 COVER(G), EYELET
209 X-2586-053-1 MICROPHONE ASSY
210 A-1989-733-A BOARD ASSY, AF ASSIST LIGHT (Note)
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2-1-6. TOP COVER SECTION
DISASSEMBLY
ns: not supplied 1. The meaning of the symbol in left figure is as follows. Be careful when you remove it.
◇: Solder
252

(Claws) Note

(Claws) Note: Refer to “Assembly-2: Routing harnesses (Top cover section) ”.

251

#S7

253 (Note)
255
256

#S2
#S7 254
#S7
258 (Note)
#S2

ns
259

ns
Bottom View

#S2

Red
#S2 Black Blue Blue Red ‘

#S2 #S2

257 (Note)

#S2

Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description
251 X-2588-847-1 COVER ASSY, TOP 256 A-1989-701-A BLOCK ASSY, RL FPC
252 X-2588-863-1 BASE ASSY, RL DIAL 257 A-1989-702-A BOARD ASSY, DETECT SW (Note)
253 A-1989-704-A ST BOARD ASSY (Note)  258 A-1989-708-A BASE ASSY, FLASH (Note)
254 4-488-392-01 FPC BOARD, ST CONNECTION 259 4-447-165-01 DIFFUSION PANEL
255 4-488-401-01 BUTTON, POWER
#S1 4-488-403-01 SCREW_TP_1.7_4.5_BLK_AB
#S2 4-488-402-01 SCREW_TP_1.7_4.0_SVR_AB
#S7 4-273-597-01 SCREW_TP_1.4_3.5_SVR_AB
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ACCESSORIES
901 902 903 904 905

Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description
901 1-837-783-31 Dedicated USB cable * 905 4-476-544-81 Instruction Manual (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)
902 2-629-892-11 Shoulder strap * 905 4-476-545-11 Instruction Manual (ENGLISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN,
903 4-488-387-01 Lens cap SPANISH, PORTUGUESE, GERMAN, DUTCH,
904 4-451-696-01 Lens cap strap POLISH, CZECH, HUNGARIAN, SLOVAK, SWEDISH,
* 905 4-476-544-11 Instruction Manual (ENGLISH) FINNISH, NORWEGIAN, DANISH, CROATIAN,
ROMANIAN, GREEK)
* 905 4-476-544-21 Instruction Manual (ENGLISH, SPANISH) * 905 4-476-545-21 Instruction Manual (ENGLISH, TURKISH,
* 905 4-476-544-31 Instruction Manual (ENGLISH, FRENCH) TRADITIONAL CHINESE, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE,
* 905 4-476-544-41 Instruction Manual (RUSSIAN, UKRAINIAN) MALAY, INDONESIAN, THAI, ARABIC, PERSIAN)
* 905 4-476-544-51 Instruction Manual (SPANISH, BRAZILIAN
PORTUGUESE) Note 1: Dedicated A/V cable (optional accessory)
* 905 4-476-544-61 Instruction Manual (ARABIC, PERSIAN) Dedicated A/V cable is not supplied with this model.
If you need dedicated A/V cable, order 1-834-312-4[] or VMC-
15CSR1.

Note 2: This unit has no bundled CD-ROM.

Contents included in the CD-ROM will be supplied to customers as
follows.
・ User Guide (HTML)
- You can access the URL of the support site described in the
Instruction Manual.

This item is supplied with the unit as an accessory, but is not prepared as a service part.
951

Ref. No. Part No. Description

 951 (Not supplied) LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries

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 3. ASSEMBLY

Assembly-1: Routing harnesses (Main frame section) Assembly-3: How to distinguish the side of Optical Filter Block
facing to Lens Device

The one side of the Optical Filter Block has treated with IR cut coating.
Mount the Optical Filter Block facing the IR cut coated side to the lens
device. Distinguish the IR cut coated side from the other by applying the
fluorescent light to the Optical Filter Block in the dark place (cut off the
outside light).

Optical Filter Block

Harnesses of Harnesses of Hold it with tweezers or the like.

the AF Assist Light Board the Charging Capacitor
[IR Cut Coated Side] [The Other Side]
Lens Device side • The other surface
Assembly-2: Routing harnesses (Top cover section) The red coating is • Side view
not reflected. The red belt
is seen.

• IR cut coating surface

The red coating is reflected. Lens Device side

Harnesses of Harnesses of
the Flash Unit the Detect SW Board

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 4. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

4-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM

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