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Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement

Introduction

Involving removal of the camera casing as well, this guide will help the user remove the LCD screen to repair or replace it.

What you need

  1. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the switch on the battery cover labeled "CARD/BATT. OPEN." to the right.

    • While still holding the switch, pull the cover down, allowing it to release and open.

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  2. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Tilt the camera slightly to allow the batteries to fall out.

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  3. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Press on and release the memory card to eject it.

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  4. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement, Front Casing: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the 5mm Phillips #00 screw from the bottom of the camera.

    • Make sure to keep the different size screws organized to make reassembling the camera simpler.

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  5. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the three 2mm Phillips #00 screws that are located on the bottom of the camera.

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  6. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4mm Phillips #00 screw that is located on the left side of the camera, if the display screen is facing you.

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  8. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Take out the 4mm Phillips #00 screw under the rubber flap on the right end of the camera.

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  9. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the second battery cover on the bottom of camera.

    • Take the silver battery out of the camera.

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  10. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 4mm Phillips #00 screw on the inside of the flap that hides the battery and memory card slots.

    • Remove the light grey, plastic piece.

    • Remove the plastic portion of the battery flap cover. The metal piece will remain attached.

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  11. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Slightly pull on each side of the camera. It should loosen up and come apart.

    • If it does not pull apart right away, use a little more force.

    • Do not give up!

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  12. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement, Back Casing: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the back case of the camera by pulling from the top.

    • Be careful when pulling off the case. There is a delicate gold ribbon connecting the bottom of the camera to the back case.

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  13. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement, LCD Screen: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4mm Phillips #00 screw from above the ribbon.

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  14. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Gently peel off the blue tape on the top of the LCD screen.

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  15. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4mm Phillips #00 screw previously concealed by the blue tape.

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  16. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the LCD screen off of the front casing by pulling up a tab on the side of the camera.

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  17. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Using a spudger, lift the grey tabs to allow the ribbon to slide out.

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  18. Canon PowerShot A460 LCD Screen Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Since the tabs have been lifted, the ribbon should now slide out out easily.

    • Be careful not to distort the ribbon in any way.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

Thanks for this super documented guide.

I did it!! I found a second hand lcd on Ebay.

Now my camera is working again.

Super DIY guide!! Thanks a lot!!

Pierre - Reply

Explained in detail, very clear, easy to understand. I just unpacked it for the first time. Still able to do as told. Thank you.

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