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Canon EOS 300 Side Panel with Lever Replacement

Introduction

This guide removes the side panel of the camera, allowing for repairs on the side lever.

What you need

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

    • Open up the battery door.

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  2. Canon EOS 300 Side Panel with Lever Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Side Panel with 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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  4. Canon EOS 300 Side Panel with Lever Replacement, Side Panel with Lever: step 3, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Side Panel with 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 Side Panel with Lever Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Side Panel with 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 Side Panel with Lever Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Side Panel with 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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Conclusion

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

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