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Canon PowerShot A75 Casing Replacement

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  1. Canon PowerShot A75 Casing Replacement, Batteries: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the camera over and locate the "BATT OPEN" sliding switch.

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    • Slide the switch to the right.

    • The battery cover should slide down and spring open.

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    • Remove the 4 AA batteries.

    • Watch for the orientation of the batteries as they slide out.

    • The battery orientation is shown under the battery flap itself and on a sticker next to the battery flap.

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    • Remove the three 2.5mm screws on the bottom of the camera.

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    • Remove the 3.8mm screw underneath the flap that covers the A/V port.

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    • Remove the 2.4mm screw located underneath the cover of the memory card slot.

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    • Open the memory card slot by sliding it laterally until you hear a click.

    • Remove the 5.9mm screw in the upper corner of the memory card slot.

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    • Remove the two 4.1mm screws at the bottom of the battery flap.

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    • Lift the shutter button and speaker part from the top of the camera.

    • DO NOT pull the part too hard because there is a plug connecting the speaker to the camera.

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    • Using a pair of tweezers, grab the plug that connects the speaker to the camera and gently pull it out.

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    • Remove the rightmost 4.2mm screw underneath the battery cover, not the center screw.

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    • Separate the back casing and front casing of the camera using your hands.

    • Pulling the two halves apart can be difficult, especially at the top. Use a moderate amount of force.

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    • On the front of the camera, press the button on the lower left of the lens.

    • Twist the outer lens casing counter-clockwise and slide it out.

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    • Take off the front casing.

    • There is a black rubber washer around the lens that comes out after you take the casing off. Make sure to replace it when putting the camera back together.

Conclusion

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

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Thank you for this detailed guide. It helped me to gain access to the electrical contacts in the battery compartment to remove alkaline battery corrosion

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