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Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement

Introduction

Replacing the LCD Display should be done when the display has been damaged or it has been determined that the LCD is no longer functioning. This will take some time. Handle the display with care once you reach the component as it is attached to several other vital components.

What you need

  1. Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place thumb on area right next to where it says open and slide to the right to open.

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  2. Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery by pushing the orange object outwards; the battery will spring up and out.

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  3. Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement, Plastic Case: step 3, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement, Plastic Case: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 5.00 mm screws in the bottom of the casing with a Philips #000 screwdriver

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  4. Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Place the camera on to the side that has the image stabilizer label.

    • Remove the 5.00 mm screws that are on this side using the screwdriver.

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  5. Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Place camera on to the side with the A/V Out Digital Cover facing up.

    • Remove this visible 5.00 mm screw.

    • Pull the A/V Out Digital cover back to uncover the next step.

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  6. Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 5.00 mm screw from behind the cover.

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  8. Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure the battery cover is open.

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  9. Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the camera onto the side with the A/V out Digital cover.

    • Use your finger to pull this tab to the right.

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  10. Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the lens side by using your fingers or a spudger to pry it gently open.

    • Try to pry it loose all around that side so that it is easier to pull off.

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    • Using your fingers, pull the screen side gently off.

    • Try to loosen it all around that side so that it is easier to try and pull it off.

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  12. Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement, Lens: step 11, image 1 of 3 Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement, Lens: step 11, image 2 of 3 Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement, Lens: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the three 5 mm screws

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    • Pull the screen away from the main components.

    • Do not pull hard as there are some ribbons still attached to the motherboard that could be damaged if you use too much force.

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  14. Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the metal plate with the plastic opening tool.

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  15. Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all of these 5 mm screws

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  16. Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 3 Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 3 Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement: step 15, image 3 of 3

    • Gently remove the lens componenet.

    • The orange flex cables are connected to ZIF connectors. Be sure to disconnect and reconnect them properly by first unlocking the retaining flap on each connector.

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  17. Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement, LCD Display: step 16, image 1 of 3 Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement, LCD Display: step 16, image 2 of 3 Canon PowerShot A3400 LCD Display Replacement, LCD Display: step 16, image 3 of 3

    • Detach the Motherboard, and then gently pull the motherboard away from the screen.

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Conclusion

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

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useless if you try to do it reverse.. Don't even try it.

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