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Canon PowerShot G3 Speaker Replacement

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  1. Canon PowerShot G3 Speaker Replacement, Speaker: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Start to remove the screws around the camera: from the front, back, sides, and bottom.

  2. Canon PowerShot G3 Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Once the screws are removed, remove the back panel. The panel should be able to be removed by hand.

  3. Canon PowerShot G3 Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Next remove the front and right side panels (the left is attached to the front panel).

  4. Canon PowerShot G3 Speaker Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Finally, remove the top panel as shown.

  5. Canon PowerShot G3 Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot G3 Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • The front of the camera should now resemble the picture shown. (Image 1)

    • Remove the capacitor/speaker housing using your finger nail or other thin object to lift it up around the edges. (Image 2)

  6. Canon PowerShot G3 Speaker Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • To remove the circuit ribbon (brown strip) pull it out of the plastic piece it is connected to.

  7. Canon PowerShot G3 Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • You should now be able to see how the capacitor/speaker housing slides out of the frame.

  8. Canon PowerShot G3 Speaker Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot G3 Speaker Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect the speaker wires from the camera, then use a small flat head screw driver to lift the speaker out of its housing.

    • Order a new speaker from the manufacturer or take it to a local electronics store to see if they have one.

Conclusion

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

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