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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

If your camera is physically damaged, it's possible that the motherboard was affected as well. This page is a step-by-step guide on how to remove and replace the motherboard.

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  1. Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Using your fingers, slide the battery compartment door to the right until it unlocks.

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  2. Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Rotate the door along hinges to open.

    • Take out the battery with your fingers.

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  3. Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement, Back Face: step 3, image 1 of 3 Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement, Back Face: step 3, image 2 of 3 Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement, Back Face: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove 2-3.4 mm screws that secure the back panel using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

    • Remove 4-4 mm screws on the left and right sides of the camera using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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  4. Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove 2-4 mm screws that secure the bottom of the camera using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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  5. Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Pull back the rubber facing to access the A/V and HDMI output compartment.

    • Remove 1-3.4mm screw inside the compartment using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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  7. Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Once all screws are removed, pull the back facing off with your fingers.

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  8. Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement, LCD Screen: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove 3-4.4 mm screws that secure the small metal plate using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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  9. Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully pop out the LCD screen with your fingers.

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  10. Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement, Metal Plate: step 9, image 1 of 3 Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement, Metal Plate: step 9, image 2 of 3 Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement, Metal Plate: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Remove 6-4.4 mm screws that secure the metal cover using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

    • Remove 2-2.5 mm screws that secure the back panel using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

    • After all 8 screws are removed, pull the metal plate out with your fingers.

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  11. Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement, Lens: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Unlcip the large cable by pulling up on the metal part with your finger.

    • Slide out the 2 smaller cables with your fingers.

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  12. Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up the lens by grabbing the sides with your fingers.

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  13. Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove 1-2.5 mm screw using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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  14. Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the two orange serial cables at the top of the motherboard using your fingers.

    • Gently remove the motherboard using your fingers.

    • Too much force will break the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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