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Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement

What you need

  1. Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement, Latch Side Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two 3mm (1/8") black screws from the side cover using a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

  2. Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • On the bottom, remove the 6mm (13/64") screw with the #00 Phillips Screwdriver.

    • Pry up the panel; starting from the front/bottom corner, as indicated.

    • There's a concealed lip, under the opposite edge.

  3. Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement, Disassembling Canon EOS Rebel XS Front Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove three medium length screws from the bottom of the camera

  4. Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two medium length screws on the front panel of the camera above the lens mount.

    • Once you done, you may use the Spudger to panel from non-grip side.

    • If you start on the grip side, it will be more challenging to loosen the panel.

  5. Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement, Grip: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two 4.5mm (.18in) long black screws from the camera grip using a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

  6. Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Use your fingertip to pry off the external shutter port cover.

  7. Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two 5mm (.20in) long silver screws securing the grip to the camera using a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

  8. Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Use the spudger tool to carefully pry the grip from the rest of the camera.

  9. Canon EOS Rebel XS Grip Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Once the grip is loose, use your fingers to remove it from the camera.

Conclusion

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

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Little confused. Some pics are from a analog Canon, other from a digital Canon...

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