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Canon PowerShot S400 LCD Screen Replacement

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  1. Canon PowerShot S400 LCD Screen Replacement, LCD Screen: step 1, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot S400 LCD Screen Replacement, LCD Screen: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Unless stated otherwise, use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all screws.

    • On the backside of the camera, remove the 4.75 mm screw that sits at the top right corner.

    • Remove the four 4.75 mm screws that sit at the bottom of the camera.

  2. Canon PowerShot S400 LCD Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • On the side of the camera, remove the two 4.75 mm screws that sit near the USB digital terminal.

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    • On the side of the camera, remove the four 4.75 mm screws that sit near the wrist strap mount.

    • Remove the two small metal plates, which the four screws hold in place.

  4. Canon PowerShot S400 LCD Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot S400 LCD Screen Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • When removing the casing, do not drop the small black plastic piece. This piece sits in a small gap above the lens, to the left of the flash, and underneath the camera case.

    • Remove the small black plastic piece and set it aside. If necessary, use tweezers to remove the small black plastic piece.

    • Detach the front case and back case.

  5. Canon PowerShot S400 LCD Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Do not remove the metal plate this step refers to. Removal at this step may damage the ribbon cable. Wait until the next step to remove the plate.

    • Remove the 3.5 mm screw that sits on the metal plate at the bottom of the camera.

    • Remove the two other 3.5 mm screws that sit on the side, to the left of the screw you just removed.

    • In the image, we have already removed some of the screws.

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    • A ribbon cable attaches to the metal plate and to the main circuit board, on the front of the camera.

    • Gently release the black latch.

    • Remove the ribbon cable and metal plate assembly.

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    • On the backside of the camera, remove the 3.5 mm screw that sits to the left of the viewfinder and above the LCD screen.

    • Remove the second 3.5 mm screw that sits directly above the LCD screen.

    • Gently detach the ribbon cable.

  8. Canon PowerShot S400 LCD Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the ribbon cable on the main circuit board, which sits below the lens.

    • Gently release the black latch on the ribbon cable connector and detach the ribbon cable.

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    • Remove the LCD screen and set it aside.

Conclusion

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

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