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Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement

Introduction

Removing the grip is necessary to reach the battery door. This process is safe and easy.

What you need

  1. Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 4.8 mm black screws above the lens on the front of the camera.

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  2. Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4.3 mm black screw under the lens ring, and the 4.8 mm black screw under the camera.

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  3. Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4.8 mm black screw on the left side of the camera.

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  4. Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the front panel by lifting it away from the camera's body.

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  5. Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement, Top Panel: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the outer eyepiece upward to remove it.

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  7. Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 4.75 mm black screws located on the top of the camera.

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  8. Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 4.3 mm black screws near the bottom corners of the eyepiece at the back of the camera.

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  9. Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Slowly separate the top panel from the camera by pushing it upward.

    • Separating the top panel too far or quickly can damage the ribbon cable and connecting wires that are still attached to the top panel of the camera.

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  10. Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement, Side Panel With Remote Control Socket: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove two 6.5 mm black screws from the panel.

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  11. Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the plastic remote control socket cap by pulling it straight out.

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  12. Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the panel toward the bottom of the camera to remove.

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  13. Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 4.8 silver screw from the control socket.

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  14. Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • The control socket is now secure by three wires.

    • Desolder connections to replace the remote control socket.

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  15. Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement, Grip: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 5.5 mm screws from front of camera.

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  16. Canon EOS 30 Grip Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Remove grip panel.

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Conclusion

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

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Didn't you forget the step to remove the bottom plate?

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