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Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement

Introduction

Taking off the top of the camera allows repair access to the eye piece and command dial.

What you need

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

    • Open up the battery door.

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

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

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  5. Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Top 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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  6. Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement, Front Panel: step 6, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement, Front Panel: step 6, image 2 of 2

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

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  7. Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Top Panel 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 Top Panel Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Top Panel 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 Top Panel Replacement, Bottom Panel: step 9, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement, Bottom Panel: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • 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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  11. Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • 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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  12. Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement, Side Panel with Grip: step 11, image 1 of 3 Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement, Side Panel with Grip: step 11, image 2 of 3 Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement, Side Panel with Grip: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the remote control socket cover.

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  13. Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Remove two black 4.5mm Phillips #1 screws.

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  14. Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Remove two black 4.8mm Phillips #1 screws on the front of the camera.

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  15. Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Pry open the side grip using a spudger.

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  16. Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement, Eyecup: step 15, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement, Eyecup: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • With your hands, remove the rubber grip from the eye piece.

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  17. Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the eyecup from the eyepiece by pushing the eyecup up.

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  18. Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement, Top Panel: step 17, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement, Top Panel: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Remove two silver 5.0mm Phillips #1 screws.

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  19. Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the silver 5.5mm Phillips #1 screw.

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  20. Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS 300 Top Panel Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 2

    • Pry the top silver part of the camera off.

    • Buttons may slip out of the camera's top as the top is pulled off the camera (shown in picture two).

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Conclusion

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

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