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Canon EOS 300 Front Panel Replacement

Introduction

The front panel will be removed in order to access other areas of the camera such as the battery door and top panel

What you need

  1. Canon EOS 300 Front Panel Replacement, Batteries: step 1, image 1 of 3 Canon EOS 300 Front Panel Replacement, Batteries: step 1, image 2 of 3 Canon EOS 300 Front 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 Front Panel Replacement, Side Panel with Lever: step 3, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Front 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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  6. Canon EOS 300 Front Panel Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Front Panel 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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    • 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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Conclusion

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

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