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Canon EOS Rebel G Viewfinder Replacement

What you need

  1. Canon EOS Rebel G Viewfinder 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.

  2. Canon EOS Rebel G Viewfinder Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Canon EOS Rebel G Viewfinder Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Using your finger, peel back the textured grip so the components are separated.

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

  4. Canon EOS Rebel G Viewfinder 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.

  5. Canon EOS Rebel G Viewfinder 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.

  6. Canon EOS Rebel G Viewfinder 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.

  7. Canon EOS Rebel G Viewfinder Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel G Viewfinder Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel G Viewfinder 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.

  8. Canon EOS Rebel G Viewfinder Replacement, Viewfinder: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the screws on either side of the viewfinder until the viewfinder can be lifted off

    • Two 8.5 mm Phillips screws

Conclusion

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

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