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Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement

Introduction

Use this repair guide to replace a broken LCD screen on your Canon PowerShot SD850 IS.

What you need

  1. Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the light grey tab toward the edge of the camera using your fingernail.

    • Pull the light grey tab up to open the door.

    • These photos do not show the camera’s memory card or battery, which should be visible inside.

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  2. Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the small brown tab toward the edge of the camera using your fingernail.

    • Let go of the brown tab when the battery pops up.

    • Grab battery and pull straight up to remove from holder.

    • When inserting the battery, orient it so that the terminals connect.

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  3. Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement, Case: step 3, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement, Case: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the following 4 screws:

    • Two 2.8 mm Phillips #00 at the bottom of the camera.

    • Two 2.75 mm Phillips #00 on the opposite side of the wrist strap.

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  4. Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Open the A/V OUT DIGITAL flap on the side of the wrist strap.

    • Remove the 2.75 mm Phillips #00 under the A/V OUT DIGITAL flap on the side of the wrist strap.

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  5. Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • On the bottom of the camera, use your fingernail to slide the light gray tab towards the edge of the camera.

    • Slide light gray door and pull up to open the door.

    • Remove the 8.35 mm Phillips #00 next to the brown tab that holds the battery.

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  7. Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pull the front cover straight out from the camera. This will expose the wiring on the front of the camera.

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  8. Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 2.75 mm Phillips #00 next to A/V OUT DIGITAL.

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  9. Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the back casing (with the screen protector) off to reveal the LCD and back wiring.

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  10. Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement, LCD Screen: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 1.75 mm Phillips #00 located at the top left of the LCD screen.

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  11. Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 3.4 mm Phillips #00 located at the bottom of the camera.

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  12. Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two metal frames that hold the LCD panel in place.

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  13. Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • The LCD screen should now only be attached by two LCD data cables.

    • Lift the screen from the left side and use a spudger or a small flat head screwdriver to flip the black portion of the connector upward to unlock it.

    • Carefully slide the data cable out of the connector.

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  14. Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • The LCD should still be connected by the backlight cable.

    • To remove the backlight cable, use a spudger or a small flat head screwdriver to unlock the backlight cable.

    • Carefully slide out the backlight cable.

    • The LCD screen can now be fully detached from the camera body.

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  15. Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SD850 IS LCD Screen Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • The LCD screen and housing are now in three pieces:

    • LCD screen

    • LCD screen frame

    • LCD back housing

    • The LCD screen itself can now be removed and fixed/replaced.

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Conclusion

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

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