Canon PowerShot SD700 Backlight Replacement

Turn off the camera by pressing the power button above the LCD screen.

Remove the two small screws on the bottom of the camera using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two small screws on the right side of the camera.

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screw on the left of the camera under the A/V out digital label.

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screw on the bottom of the camera near the battery and memory card slots.

Remove the front, back, and side casings from the camera and set to the side.

Remove the two screws that connect the LCD and backlight to the main body of the camera.

Gently pry the LCD and the backlight from the main body of the camera.

Gently pry the LCD from the backlight.

The thin ribbon cable is for the backlight.

The thick ribbon cable is for the LCD screen.

Carefully lift the ZIF connector that covers the thick ribbon cable.

This ZIF connector is fragile. Use caution when lifting it from its down position.

Insert the new LCD and reassemble the camera.

Unplug the ribbon from the housing on the circuitry.

Take the new ribbon and insert it into the housing.

Tweezers or a tool with a sharp point can be used.