Canon Powershot SX30 IS Back Camera Housing Replacement

Written By: Ellis DeVoe
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Canon Powershot SX30 IS Back Camera Housing Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

15 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Quick guide on removing and replacing the plastic back cover. Replacement is required if the functions buttons fail to work, or the casing has been damaged.

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    • Position the camera so that the right side is visible as shown.

    • Unscrew the two 6 mm screws shown using a screwdriver.

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    • Remove the plastic flap by pressing down on the center of the hinge and pulling on the flap with the spudger.

    • Then, unscrew the lone 6mm screw that was under the plastic flap.

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    • Turn the camera so that the bottom is visible, as shown.

    • Unscrew the three 4mm screws shown red using a screwdriver.

    • Unscrew the single 6mm screw.

    • Do not touch the screw shown yellow, removal is unnecessary. (Note: the top right yellow screw should be removed)

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    • Turn the camera so the back side is visible, as shown.

    • Unscrew the two 6mm screws.

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    • Gently remove the back cover using the spudger.

    • Exercise caution, as the wire inside is fragile.

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    • Detach the wire by lifting the small black bar that holds it to the main body of the camera.

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    • Attach the new cover onto the camera.

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    • Reattach the wire to your new rear casing.

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    • Close the back cover, and re-insert appropriate screws.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Ellis DeVoe

Member since: 14/04/15

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One comment

yellow marked screw must come out to remove cover next to battery door

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