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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS AF Assist Lamp Replacement

Introduction

Refer to this guide if you are having trouble focusing your Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The AF assist lamp helps to focus the camera when in dimly lit areas, and this guide instructs you on how to replace it. The Essential Electronics Toolkit is required for this replacement.

What you need

  1. Canon PowerShot SX280 HS AF Assist Lamp Replacement, AF Assist Lamp: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the outer covering from the camera.

    • Remove the tabs from the motherboard.

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  2. Canon PowerShot SX280 HS AF Assist Lamp Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws on top of the camera.

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  4. Canon PowerShot SX280 HS AF Assist Lamp Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the tabs which will slide out with a chip. The chip is attached to the GPS.

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  5. Canon PowerShot SX280 HS AF Assist Lamp Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the wifi chip.

    • Remove the screw.

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  6. Canon PowerShot SX280 HS AF Assist Lamp Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all the screws around the lamp. This releases the lamp.

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Conclusion

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

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