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Canon EOS Rebel T5 Back Panel Removal

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  1. Canon EOS Rebel T5 Back Panel Removal, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Lay the camera on its back so that the card/battery door is facing you.

    • Using your fingernail, slide the tab on the battery door up to release the battery door latch.

  2. Canon EOS Rebel T5 Back Panel Removal: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the now free card/battery door to reveal the battery compartment.

    • Push the gray lever to the right side so that the battery can be removed and replaced with a new one.

  3. Canon EOS Rebel T5 Back Panel Removal, Back Panel: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the camera so that the back is facing to your right.

    • Remove the 5mm Phillips #000 screw above the rubber USB port cover.

  4. Canon EOS Rebel T5 Back Panel Removal: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the rubber piece.

    • Unscrew the two screws under the rubber cover to completely remove the rubber cover piece.

    • It is held in place by a notched tether, but can be easily manipulated to slide out.

  5. Canon EOS Rebel T5 Back Panel Removal: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Turn your camera so that the bottom is facing you.

    • Remove the 5mm Phillips #000 screws.

  6. Canon EOS Rebel T5 Back Panel Removal: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Now turn the camera so that the front is facing towards your right.

    • Remove the two remaining 5mm Phillips #000 screws.

  7. Canon EOS Rebel T5 Back Panel Removal: step 7, image 1 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel T5 Back Panel Removal: step 7, image 2 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel T5 Back Panel Removal: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Now that all of the exterior screws have been removed, grip the camera firmly on both sides.

    • Gently pry the back panel from the main body of the camera.

    • There are two ribbon cables that need to be removed in order for the back panel to come free from the camera body, as indicated.

    • This back panel contains various control components of the camera as well as the LCD screen.

Conclusion

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

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