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Canon PowerShot SD700 E18 Error Replacement

Introduction

If you experience the E18 error, go to this site and try their solutions.

If you still experience the error, you can follow this guide to disassemble the camera and manually clean the inside of the camera and the lens.

What you need

  1. Canon PowerShot SD700 E18 Error Replacement, Outside Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

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

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  2. Canon PowerShot SD700 E18 Error Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two, small screws on the bottom of the camera using a Phillip's #00 screwdriver.

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  3. Canon PowerShot SD700 E18 Error Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

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

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  5. Canon PowerShot SD700 E18 Error Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

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

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  6. Canon PowerShot SD700 E18 Error Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

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

    • This screw will be longer than the rest of the screws.

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  7. Canon PowerShot SD700 E18 Error Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

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

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    • Clean the lens and the area surrounding the lens with a soft brush and dust blower.

    • Tweezers can be helpful when removing sand.

    • Reassemble the camera and if the E18 error persists, further disassembly of the camera may be required.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow steps 1-6 instructions in reverse order.

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