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Canon EOS Rebel G Flash Replacement

Introduction

This guide will instruct you how to install the flash on your camera.

What you need

  1. Canon EOS Rebel G Flash 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 Flash Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS Rebel G Flash 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 Flash Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel G Flash Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel G Flash 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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  5. Canon EOS Rebel G Flash Replacement, Flash: step 4, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS Rebel G Flash Replacement, Flash: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Pop the flash up with your thumb

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

    • Unscrew the two screws on the front of the flash near the bulb cover.

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    • Close the flash.

    • Lift the flash cover off.

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  8. Canon EOS Rebel G Flash Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS Rebel G Flash Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Pull off yellow capacitor from flash wiring.

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

    • Remove white cocking with a razor blade, and then unsolder connection.

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  10. Canon EOS Rebel G Flash Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS Rebel G Flash Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the flash cover to access the flash bulb.

    • After wires are unsoldered, slide flash bulb out from housing.

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Conclusion

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

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