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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Shutter Button Replacement

Introduction

This guide walks you through how to replace a shutter button on your Canon PowerShot SX160 IS by disassembling a portion of the camera to access the non operational piece.

What you need

  1. Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Shutter Button Replacement, Shutter Button: step 1, image 1 of 3 Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Shutter Button Replacement, Shutter Button: step 1, image 2 of 3 Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Shutter Button Replacement, Shutter Button: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Unscrew 2-4.8mm black screws from the front of the camera using a #0 Phillips screwdriver.

    • Unscrew 2-4.8mm black screws from the side of the camera using a #0 Phillips screwdriver.

    • Unscrew 2-4.8mm black screws from the bottom of the camera using a #0 Phillips screwdriver.

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  2. Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Shutter Button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Shutter Button Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Using your hands, gently separate the back panel from the camera.

    • Continue to pull the back panel until it completely detaches from the camera.

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  4. Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Shutter Button Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Shutter Button Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use your hands to gently separate the front panel from the camera.

    • Continue to pull the front panel until it completely detaches from the camera.

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  5. Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Shutter Button Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Locate and replace the shutter button on the front panel of the camera.

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Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully replaced your shutter button. To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Great guide on how to replace the shutter button. Where can I get the new button?

mess857 - Reply

did you ever figure out where to get a new button?

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