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Canon EOS 300 Bottom Panel Replacement

Introduction

The bottom panel can be easily removed, and allows access for replacement on other parts of the camera.

What you need

  1. Canon EOS 300 Bottom Panel Replacement, Batteries: step 1, image 1 of 3 Canon EOS 300 Bottom Panel Replacement, Batteries: step 1, image 2 of 3 Canon EOS 300 Bottom Panel Replacement, Batteries: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Open up the battery door.

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

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  3. Canon EOS 300 Bottom Panel Replacement, Side Panel with Lever: step 3, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Bottom Panel Replacement, Side Panel with Lever: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Release the side latch to open the back panel.

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

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

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    • Flip camera over to the bottom.

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

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

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    • Remove three black 7.3mm Phillips #1 screws located on the corners of the camera.

    • Remove five black 4.8mm Phillips #1 screws.

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    • Simply remove the bottom panel by prying it off with your finger.

    • When removing the panel, be sure the bottom of the camera is facing upright. There are loose gears that may fall out.

    • Be wary of a loose piece of foam attached to the bottom panel.

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Conclusion

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

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muy buena la explicacion de como desmontar la maquina. Te has gadano los 30 puntos

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