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Canon EOS Rebel G Back Panel Replacement

Introduction

This guide will instruct you how to remove the back panel of your camera.

What you need

  1. Canon EOS Rebel G Back Panel Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Using a #00 Phillips screw driver, remove three 4.4 mm Phillips screws as indicated by the red circles.

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  2. Canon EOS Rebel G Back Panel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS Rebel G Back Panel Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Using your finger, peel back the textured grip so the components are separated.

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  3. Canon EOS Rebel G Back Panel Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel G Back Panel Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel G Back Panel Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Using the flat end of a spudger, loosen the connection between the front panel and the device.

    • Remove the front panel using your hands.

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  4. Canon EOS Rebel G Back Panel Replacement, Top Panel: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Turn Camera over.

    • Using a #00 Phillips screw driver, unscrew the two 4.9 mm Phillips screws located on either side of the viewfinder.

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  6. Canon EOS Rebel G Back Panel Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using a #00 Phillips screw driver, unscrew the one 5.7 mm Phillips screw located next to the LCD screen.

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  7. Canon EOS Rebel G Back Panel Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lay the camera on its back.

    • Unsolder the flash connection from the motherboard as noted by the blue circle.

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  8. Canon EOS Rebel G Back Panel Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel G Back Panel Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel G Back Panel Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the top panel by lifting it from the back, pushing it forward over the camera and letting it rotate down in front of the camera.

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  9. Canon EOS Rebel G Back Panel Replacement, Back Panel: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Using a #00 Philllips screw driver, unscrew the 6.8 mm Phillips screw that holds the strap anchor noted by the red circle.

    • Remove the strap anchor.

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  10. Canon EOS Rebel G Back Panel Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Unlatch the back panel.

    • Using a #00 Phillips screw driver, unscrew the six screws on the bottom of the camera.

    • One 7.4 mm Phillips screw

    • Two 6.0 mm Phillips screws

    • Two 4.4 mm Phillips screws

    • One 3.9 mm Phillips screw

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  11. Canon EOS Rebel G Back Panel Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel G Back Panel Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel G Back Panel Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • From the bottom of the camera push the hinge rod in with your finger.

    • Return the camera to its upright position.

    • Use pliers (or tweezers) to pull the rod out from the top.

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Conclusion

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

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