Canon EOS 40D Flash Hot Shoe Replacement

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Introduction

If the flash does not fire after you have cleaned the hotshoe of your Canon EOS 40D or after you have attempted to lift the flash switch by passing a toothpick under the right side of the hotshoe, you may need to replace the entire hot shoe. Follow this guide to replace the flash hot shoe that matches Canon EOS 40D.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

Canon EOS 40D Flash Hot Shoe Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

Locate the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera below the shutter button.

Step 2

Find the marked arrow on the battery compartment cover labeled "BATT. OPEN". Slide the lever following the arrow's direction and lift at the same time to release the latch.