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Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement

Introduction

If the back lock-release lever is loose or broken, this will allow you to attempt to replace it.

What you need

  1. Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement, Batteries: step 1, image 1 of 3 Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement, Batteries: step 1, image 2 of 3 Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement, Batteries: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Open up the battery door.

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  2. Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the batteries from the camera by sliding them out into your palm.

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  3. Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement, Side Panel with Lever: step 3, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement, Side Panel with Lever: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Release the side latch to open the back panel.

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  5. Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two black 4.5mm screws above and below the latch.

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  6. Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Using your finger, carefully pry open the side panel from the top of camera.

    • Pull panel downwards to remove.

    • Make sure to keep track of the small black piece of rubber under the latch.

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  7. Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement, Front Panel: step 6, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement, Front Panel: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two silver 6mm Phillips #1 screws.

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  8. Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Flip camera over to the bottom.

    • Remove the one 5mm Phillips #1 silver screw.

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  9. Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the front panel by pulling away from the side with the lever.

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  10. Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement, Back Lock-Release Lever: step 9, image 1 of 3 Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement, Back Lock-Release Lever: step 9, image 2 of 3 Canon EOS 300 Back Lock-Release Lever Replacement, Back Lock-Release Lever: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Pull off the lever by pushing up from the bottom and pulling away from the bottom.

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Conclusion

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

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